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What is your favourite shop/brand for kids clothes?

37 replies

BrassicaBabe · 02/09/2015 15:18

Hi

It's nearly that time of year where 4yo DTs need pretty much an entire new wardrobe Wink

I'm happy enough with supermarkets for day to day stuff. But I like to get some better quality stuff to mix with it.

Let me nose at the places you like to buy kids clothes please Grin I need inspiration!

TIA

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Nabootique · 02/09/2015 15:38

Sainsbury's for day to day, M & Co. when spending a bit more. Jojo Maman Bebe do lovely stuff as well, although haven't bought from there for a long time, so can't comment on current quality.

123Jump · 02/09/2015 16:21

Boden.
I have 3 boys, and i just give them the catalogue and they pick what they want. Having said that, they have very simple tastes.
They love the tartan [http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Boys-1H-12yrs-Trousers-Jeans/Tapered/22411-RED/Boys-1H-12yrs-Red-Check-Brushed-Tartan-Cargos.html?sc=LNU5&cm_mmc=PLA--Google--Shopping-_-Product&istCompanyId=a40e1fa1-0635-4a1b-8d9a-2caa763eeee2&istItemId=lrwpmmmit&istBid=xzxt&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvJqvBRCL77m2-uKczsIBEiQAkx8VjETMCSVubfU0Sm345zcJI1VoIj4kO0174h95OdpD1dMaAq2M8P8HAQ cargoes]], and the cord baggies are perfect if they need something smarter. Just one pair each is plenty, then trackie bottoms from Gap or Johnnie b, with t shirts and hoods from Boden again.
My toddler is in P.O.P joggers and striped leggings, with t shirts from Boden. I find the Boden kids stuff to be very good quality. Plus there is no way I could be arsed to go out shopping for kids stuff, so all bought on line.
However, half the time the older ones are in footy kit/golf clothes/rugby kit...so over the years I have learnt that they really don't need much at all.

melinski · 02/09/2015 16:50

For my toddler DS I like H&M for basics, Little Bird at mothercare, John Lewis and ebay for 2nd hand swedish/danish brands.

My my 8 year old DD, well she basically chooses her own clothes now so I have little say. But she likes H&M and sainsburys.

afink · 02/09/2015 16:57

Boden, especially for trousers. They wash and wear so much better than any other brand. Make sure you use a discount code, though.

NotSoDesperateHousewife · 02/09/2015 17:00

Boden are my favourite for both quality and style but, much to my distress, I can't afford to get everything from there. I love sainsbury's nearly as much and the value is amazing, especially in the 25% off events. We mix in a bit of Next and then Primark for joggers/trousers.

Eminybob · 02/09/2015 17:08

I like matalan. I find the quality and style quite similar to next, but a little bit cheaper.

burnishedsilver · 02/09/2015 17:11

Gap mostly.
I have had some lovely things from Pumpkin Patch.

hellsbellsmelons · 02/09/2015 17:27

Honestly - it used to be Matalan when DD was younger (No Primarni then).
But Primark is great. Peacocks is another one.
I used to love Adams but don't think they exist anymore.
They grow so fast there really is no point spending loads. They wear the clothes for 1 season then they need more.
Unless of course you have money, in which case then you can afford to shop at better places.
£80-100 would usually sort a wardrobe of clothes for DD.
Friends and family used to buy the nicer more expensive items so it worked out well.

Itscurtainsforyou · 02/09/2015 17:27

Pumpkin patch are good quality (& more affordable in the sale)

hellsbellsmelons · 02/09/2015 17:28

Aahhh... yes burnish Pumpkin Patch had some gorgeous stuff.

ApplesTheHare · 02/09/2015 17:30

John Lewis or Vertbaudet have been great for DD. I'm actually contemplating ordering some of the Vertbaudet stuff for me as I'm quite small but I can't decide if that's just weird Grin

GingerFoxInAT0phat · 02/09/2015 17:36

When it time for rigging out my two boys I find I get most of their stuff from Zara and they last until outgrown.

LatinForTelly · 02/09/2015 17:41

Boden for little bits - too expensive for everything. But particularly good for 7 - 10 girls where a lot of other shops stock 'teenage' stuff.

H&M - good for t-shirts and jeans for boys, jeans for girls. Good for skinny kids.

Next if you pick and choose carefully. Same goes for a good M&S store.

John lewis - their stuff is good for slim-built kids too.

I used to like GAP but we don't have one near us now.

chanie44 · 02/09/2015 17:54

I like next, sainsburys and gap, although I do shop all over the place.

I really want to like h & m, but I don't often see anything nice.

Hopefully · 02/09/2015 18:23

I'm a big fan of H&M for all three of mine, with occasional Boden when the budget allows.

yazzy85 · 02/09/2015 20:24

h&m and tesco's f&f brand for everyday clothes, occasional things from boden/joules/debenhams/mothercare

Dowser · 02/09/2015 20:29

Does anyone like Frugi? My grandchildren wear a lot of their clothes.

Their hoodies a fabulous and you can get some good sales there.

Primarkdo some lovely durable stuff as well. If you can get your hands on Carters clothes, anyone going to Amerrica . They do some fabulous clothes for 6 years and under.

Dowser · 02/09/2015 20:30

Think you can get some Carters in tkmaxx

Finola1step · 02/09/2015 20:32

Good old Marks and Spencer.

leccybill · 02/09/2015 20:33

I'd say 75% of DD's wardrobe is from Sainsbury's. I love their clothes and great quality.
Also like H&M and a bit of Next. Boots MiniClub is good quality with offers on often.

nancy75 · 02/09/2015 20:37

Mango, Zara, gap, John Lewis, monsoon, Boden & joules . DD has a lot of clothes Blush

misscph1973 · 02/09/2015 20:38

My mum gets fabulous brands in the sale for my DCs, she is very good at sales, and she has been instructed that it has to be at least 50% off, or she is not allowed, bacause she would just go mad ;) They have quite a bit from Tommy Hilfiger, Polarn, Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren and Molo.

I get a lot of the same brands second hand on ebay and they also get Gap and H&M hand-me-downs from my cousins DCs. I am happy with the quality of all the mentioned brands, but I very rarely pay new full price.

I buys school uniforms from new from Next and school shoes are also always from new. School clothes/shoes don't last if I buy second hand.

I have nothing against supermarket brands, and I do get the odd thing, but as I am so spoiled with my mums sales talent, it's rare.

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Haggisfish · 02/09/2015 20:47

I like Vertbaudet too. Well designed and nice touches.

waitaminutenow · 02/09/2015 20:55

My DD's wardrobe is mainly Boden, zara, joules and jojo, I don't mind next but its everywhere I look so I just get annoyed at it sometimes.

MrsFrankRicard · 02/09/2015 20:56

I like Next, Frugi, Boden and John Lewis.

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