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Clothes for slim kids

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MaryMaryVeryContrary · 24/06/2024 21:09

DD is 5, long legs and slim, length wise she is in 5-6 but the waistbands always gape and fall down. I’ve tried ASDA, Tu, Next, they’re all massive. Any ideas please?

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TheKoalaWhoCould · 24/06/2024 21:39

Buy boys’ stuff as it tends to have adjustable waists. H&M and M&S both cut quite well for skinny children,

FamilyAreEverything · 24/06/2024 21:38

Lindex - leggings are elasticated and adjustable, plus I think they’re quite slim fitting too.

LaPalmaLlama · 24/06/2024 21:38

InTheRainOnATrain · 24/06/2024 21:15

Next is massive, haven’t bought from the other brands. H&M usually fits DD well, or leggings/running tights from sportswear brands like Nike. Although I don’t think it’s that tricky with girls because dresses will always fit, cycling shorts can be sized down and are fine a bit shorter, legging in summer can become cropped and you can do tights in winter. I really struggle with DS though!

I find boys not so bad as there is more stuff with the waist adjusters in them.

AngelDelightButNotStrawberry · 24/06/2024 21:36

Zara.

friskybivalves · 24/06/2024 21:18

The French brands - made for beanpole kids.

Turnthelightoff · 24/06/2024 21:17

Next does plain leggings in long length so you can size down in the waist but keep the length. Then I was also going to second H&M

InTheRainOnATrain · 24/06/2024 21:15

Next is massive, haven’t bought from the other brands. H&M usually fits DD well, or leggings/running tights from sportswear brands like Nike. Although I don’t think it’s that tricky with girls because dresses will always fit, cycling shorts can be sized down and are fine a bit shorter, legging in summer can become cropped and you can do tights in winter. I really struggle with DS though!

AtomicBlondeRose · 24/06/2024 21:15

I was coming on to say H&M, they’re the best for skinny waists IMO.

DecafDodger · 24/06/2024 21:14

Vertbaudet has special narrow fit

DownWhichOfLate · 24/06/2024 21:13

Laredoute. It says on their website that their sizing is smaller than UK brands. What’s her waist measurement?

TooLateForRoses · 24/06/2024 21:11

GAP
H&M

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/06/2024 21:10

H&M are quite small.

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