I’ve never really understood clothes for kids that need to be protected from kids.
You put something nice on them, then spend the next few hours saying things like, “Careful with that”, “Watch the mud”, or “Please don’t wipe your hands on your clothes”.
Meanwhile, the kid is just trying to get on with being a kid.
Mud happens. Paint happens. Grass stains happen. Pockets somehow end up full of rocks, leaves, wrappers and half a snack.
That’s the childhood I make clothes for.
Not made to stay clean
Anna’s Adventure Overalls are made for climbing, running, digging, painting, playgrounds and all the stuff that tends to leave a mark.
I like a roomy fit because kids need to move. I like proper pockets because kids use them. I like bright fabrics because practical clothes don’t have to look boring.
The point isn’t to keep an outfit looking untouched all day.
The point is that your child can actually wear it.
Colour is for everyday too
Bright clothes sometimes get saved for a “good” day.
I reckon a good day can just as easily be one spent making a mud pie out the back.
If your child loves ducks, flowers, yellow, purple, orange or some wild mix you would never have picked yourself, let them wear it.
The online designer lets you choose prints and plain colours, move them around the different panels and see the combination before you order.
Then I make the real pair here in Brisbane.
Handmade does not mean too precious to wear
Yes, handmade clothing takes time to make.
No, I don’t want it sitting in a cupboard because everyone is scared to get it dirty.
I want these overalls at kindy, at the park, in the backyard and anywhere else kids are actually doing things.
Adventure Overalls 2.0 are made from 100% cotton canvas and twill, with a relaxed fit and roomy pockets. They’re made to order, one pair at a time.
They’ll still need washing. Kids are kids.
That’s fine.
Let them wear the good clothes
There will always be another load of washing.
There won’t always be another arvo where a puddle is impossible to walk past and a pocket full of rocks feels like treasure.
Let them climb in the overalls.
Let them paint in them.
Let them come home dirtier than they left.
That’s what they’re for.
Want to make a pair that your kid would love?
Have a play with the Anna’s Adventure Overalls designer, choose the prints and colours, then send me the design when you’re happy with it.
Start designing your overalls