Cringeworthy costumes and some embarrasing outfits are all the talk

Some of the most mortifying styles endured by children through the ages will come to light in a fashion-focused event in Leeds this week.

- by Harriet Sutton

During a talk at Lotherton Hall today visitors will have the chance to hear about the timeless trend of dressing children like adults for family pictures, while seeing first-hand some of the more unusual results inflicted on infants for more than 500 years.

But don't worry if you can't make it - the talk is just one part of the venue's current Fashion at Play exhibition, which explores the history of children's fashion from the 1600s to the modern day.