Kids Clothes

Hi all!  I have had several folks ask me where I get my daughters clothes.  This is flattering to me as I really don't spend much $$ (you can't when you have 3!) but really try to find her cute things.  So, I wanted to do a quick post on this just with my 2 cents.

Gymboree is one of my favorite places to get kids clothes.  However, it's more $$ than an Old Navy or Children's Place.  What I have found is that the Gymboree clothes wear a LOT better and remain nice looking through wash after wash.  Clothes from the Gap do as well, but I tend to prefer the styles at Gymboree.  This holds true for both play clothes & dress clothes.  Gymboree also has wonderful sales, and this is the only time I shop there - I don't believe in paying full price for anything!  I get things that mix & match so that it changes things up.

Kelly's Kids online in one of my favorite places for dressy clothes b/c they have great sales!  I got my daughter's Easter dress there last year for $15.  It fits my style b/c I am partial to the hand smocked, classic dresses and Kelly's kids is awesome for this!  They also have cute coordinates for families which is where I got my kids their matching outfits for the family pictures we're having taken in a couple of weeks (on sale, of course!).  Also, Kelly's Kids gets my vote for best hair bows!  They are beautiful, hardy, and inexpensive.

Kohl's & TJ Maxx are wonderful and I just bought my daughter several winter outfits from TJ Maxx.  In addition, I found a ski suit for her for $30 (these are normally SUPER $$$).  You have to look closely to make sure the sizes are actually what they say they are and we usually have a couple of things that don't fit and require a trip to return them, but the price savings is worth it!

For shoes, I'm a big fan of zappos online.  I print out a foot measurer and measure each kid's feet in the fall and spring.  Each kid gets dress shoes, play shoes, and possible a set of boots.  The selection from zappos is wonderful, shipping is overnight & free.  Prices are comparable (sometimes better) than other stores and the convenience is worth it!

Hand me downs.  I am a BIG believer in hand me downs from anyone who will give them to me!  In turn, I pass clothes along to friends as often as I can.  These are just a few thoughts on what I do for the kids' clothes.  Hope they help!