Children take over their mums’ styling for charity

Friday 29 April is Oxfam’s Dressed by the Kids day, with several celebrities getting behind the campaign and encouraging others to take part. On that day, Oxfam dares parents to put their kids in charge of their wardrobes.

Amanda Holden gave her daughters Lexie (4) and Hollie (9) the chance to style her for the launch of a new Oxfam fundraising event
Amanda Holden gave her daughters Lexie (4) and Hollie (9) the chance to style her for the launch of a new Oxfam fundraising event

Celebrities like Amanda Holden, Jason Donovan, Sara Cox, Jo Whiley, Jamelia and Stephen Mangam have already come out in support – by taking part in a photo shoot to encourage others to transform their looks in a bid to transform lives in poverty.

Speaking about the fun shoot, Amanda Holden said: “Today I look like I’ve stepped off the set of some mad 1980’s gameshow thanks to my two girls. It’s pretty daunting to think that this is how they wanted to me to look for Dressed by the Kids Day, but it was impossible to say no for such a wonderful cause and we’ve had such fun being involved.”

Jason Donovan dons his coat of many colours thanks to daughter Jemma (15) and son Zac (14)
Jason Donovan dons his coat of many colours thanks to daughter Jemma (15) and son Zac (14)
Actor Stephen Mangan was styled by his two sons, Frank (6) and Harry (3)
Actor Stephen Mangan was styled by his two sons, Frank (6) and Harry (3)
Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley posed in an outfit selected by her two youngest children, Cassius (14) and Coco Lux (7)
Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley posed in an outfit selected by her two youngest children, Cassius (14) and Coco Lux (7)
Presenter Sara Cox and daughter Lola (10) posed with her dog
Presenter Sara Cox and daughter Lola (10) posed with her dog
Jamelia let her two daughters, Tiani (10) and Teja (15), dress her
Jamelia let her two daughters, Tiani (10) and Teja (15), dress her

For those who want to join in the fun, you can sign up on the Oxfam website. From there, you will be assigned a unique text code to allow people to sponsor you quickly and easily.