David Beckham loves "dressing up" his daughter.

The 38-year-old soccer star - who recently announced his plans to retire from the sport - is smitten with his and wife Victoria's 22-month-old girl Harper and loves nothing more than treating her to a cute new outfit which makes her stand out from other celeb tots.

"Victoria has always dressed Harper beautifully, but lately it's been David who's taken the reins. David tends to pick her bright clothes, whereas Victoria is a fan of a more conservative, neutral palette. He adores doting on her and dressing her up," a source said. David - who also has sons Cruz, eight, Romeo, 10, and 14-year-old Brooklyn with the fashion designer - is so dedicated to styling his only daughter in fashionable pieces that he has a selection of clothes for her in his room at Le Bristol hotel in France, where he stays during his training with French team Paris Saint-German.

"He's always trying to pick up cool things for her to wear," the insider added.

David has previously admitted Harper takes after both her parents by being into soccer and handbags: "She is a mixture of us both. She is walking and running around and the boys are running with her to make sure she doesn't fall. She is also kicking the ball around while she is carrying handbags."