Hippity hoppity, Easter styles on their way

Easter comes on the late side this year, and that’s certainly not hindering holiday shopping.

According to the National Retail Federation, spending for Easter is expected to reach $18.4 billion, up 6 percent over last year’s record $17.3 billion. That translates to about $152 per person, up 4 percent from last year’s previous record of $146.

So what does that mean for Easter style? Designers and retailers are rolling out many options, especially for the little ones. Here are a few:

SUNNY: Polo Ralph Lauren Eyelet Cotton A-Line Dress, $48.75 (sale), ralphlauren.com FLOWER POWER: Knit Works Dress Set, $50, JCPenney RED PETAL: Honey and Rosie Little Girls 4-6x floral dress, $50, Dillard’s SWEET HEELS: Badgley Mischka girl’s dress,...

BOWTIED: Polo Ralph Lauren boy’s dress shirt, $49.50, ralphlauren. com SUITED: Class Club Little Boys 2T-7 4-piece suit, $75, Dillard’s NATTY: TFW Boys Woven Pant Suit, $50, JCPenney