# Adult-Clothed Toddlers Baby Suiting is the Lastest Instagram Fad Initiated by Ilana Wiles By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-suiting References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/03/28/Dressing-Babies-in-Adult-Sized-Clothes-is-the-Cutest-Trend-on-Instagram/) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/mommyshorts) Put a baby in an adult outfit, specifically a man's suit, and the latest Instagram fad is born: Baby Suiting. A trend after Barney Stinson's own heart, which is more than appropriate considering that the series finale of 'How I Met Your Mother' is this week, Baby Suiting was comes from the same mind that brought people [Baby Mugging](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babymugging-by-mommyshorts). Ilana Wiles of Mommy Shorts may have started it all, but other parents have clearly made it their own. Whether they have placed their baby in a full tux or a soldier's uniform, Baby Suiting has taken on a few different interpretations. There is even a 'Top Gun' rendition that will surely make more than a few people chuckle. Utterly cute, Baby Suiting will surely last for at least a few weeks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Baby Suiting:** The trend of dressing babies in adult outfits, like men's suits, for Instagram photos. - **Instagram Fads:** The rise of viral trends and challenges on Instagram, such as Baby Suiting, that captivate users' attention. - **Parent-driven Trends:** Parents creatively adapting popular trends, like Baby Suiting, to showcase their babies' cuteness and individuality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Baby Clothing:** Opportunity for baby clothing brands to design and market miniature versions of adult outfits, catering to the Baby Suiting trend. - **Social Media Platforms:** Platforms like Instagram could explore features and filters specifically tailored for capturing and sharing creative baby outfit photos, tapping into the Baby Suiting trend. - **Photography and Editing Tools:** Development of specialized filters and editing tools that enhance and customize baby outfit photos, catering to the Baby Suiting trend and the demand for visually appealing images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optimized Baby Onesizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottomup-bodysuit.md) - [Modern Baby Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-moments.md) - [Chic Baby-Focused Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-baby.md) - [Bear-Themed Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington.md) - [Fashion-Forward Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huggies-1.md) - [Safe Sleep-Enhancing Baby Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bodysuits1.md) - [Easter-Inspired Family Apparel Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullfamily-easter-collection.md) - [Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isla-and-mimi.md) - [Mom-Approved Baby Clothing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybe-baby-collection.md)