To think this is not expensive?

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(Sort of a thread about a thread but not really because its just inspired by it!)

I don't shop in Primark because the clothes dont fit me (odd shaped legs) so I buy my clothes at Asda. I don't buy dd's clothes at Asda because she doesn't fit the trousers (same type of legs). I get dd's clothes at Mothercare because their trousers actually fit and they last her ages so it seems worth the money. But I was told on another thread Mothercare is expensive and Primark would be cheaper so now I'm all confused.

Going by the receipt from this weekend, some plain leggings were £3.50 a pair, patterned £3.75 a pair, long sleeved tops were £2.50 each, some other tops were £3 each, a long cardigan with a hood and tied belt was £8 and some gloves were £3.

AIBU to think these prices are not expensive for six months or so wear? Or is Primark worth investigating considering I am poor?

That all sounds reasonable, but I would be wary of the quality. (but let's face it, if they fit well, they fit well.)
Primark is cheap at the cost of ethics.

I don't think primark is as cheap as it was and the quality is rubbish. Leggings look tatty after a couple of wears so yes I think long term slightly better quality pays off and those prices you quote are not out of touch with primark anyway.

That sounds reasonable. I'd also recommend H&M for nice, affordable kids clothes.

I tend to buy for my nephew from mothercare- The trousers fit well and most of the winter ones are lined, the pyjamas I bought for him in april which still fit are looking almost as good as when he first put them on, the t-shirts are great, especially the £2.50 ones and the thin cotton jumpers which are £8 each are brilliant for layering to keep him warm.

My sister bought a set of 3 tshirts for £7/8 from tesco 2 months ago and the seams have twisted and the fabric has startled to bobble. Most of the stuff she has been able to keep has been mothercare and she's hoping to get a second baby using them.

I will buy from Sainsbury's as well, but now he's in a size above the younger boys stuff it's all too adult for him.

Mother care seems to last and last. We get lots in hand me downs that look good as new.

my kids are usually in a mixture of primark, George and marks and spencer. I just buy what I like and what feels nice.

My youngest is now 16 so a very long time since I shopped in Mothercare, but those prices sound a lot cheaper than it used to be. Were the things you bought reduced?

No.

Pyjamas were two pairs of 100% cotton jersey for £16, I also got him some simpler ones for £6 I saw plain fluffy dressing gowns for about £10 which I'll pick up for Christmas, jeans starting at £8 for my nephews age. One of the trousers I got for him were £12, but cotton lined with a wide ribbed waist.

The jumpers I mentioned are also on a two for £14 offer. Last year I bought him loads of fleeces which were £7 each or 2 for £12. and they still fit him despite outgrowing 2 sizes in some stuff.

I think I will stick with mothercare then for now!

The stuff I got wasn't on sale but it was in sets like two pairs of leggings as a set for £7 and some tops were as a set of three for £11 and others were individual for £2.50. They have more expensive clothes too like the ones done by celebrities (£20 for a tutu ) but I stay at the cheaper end.

People used to kick me for buying GAP baby socks. But they stayed on her feet and washed so well. Mine lasted whereas everyone else was constantly replacing them or losing them as they fell off. Sometimes it pays to pay a little more

II rarely, well never, buy clothes that aren't reduced by at least 30% and very rarely buy clothes in DD's current size. I will buy her winter clothes for 2014/5 in the coming January sales and her 2014 summer clothes have already been bought, If my willpower is particularly strong I buy clothing in the last week of the sale when clothes are even cheaper.

Zara Kids clothing at full price is not cheap but DD is skinnyish and their trousers fit her extremely well (fit is important and as much as I love H&M tops their trousers fit poorly and lack quality). Zara Kids have thrice yearly sales and you can pick up skinny jeans at 8€ and t-shirts for under 4€.

Buying shoes that fit properly are a pain and expensive. So where I can I forward plan and buy brands that really are focused on children's feet (See Kai Run etc) and buy in sales or with coupons (American online retailers are good, shipping costs and import taxes can be high so I hold out for absolute bargains and buy at least three pairs). Out of desperation I bought DD a pair of trainers in April, they didn't last the new school year. I just bought DD a pair of Addidas trainers that were on sale and they were only 7 € more expensive than the trainers that didn't last 5 months.

Buying clothes that are cheaply made is a false economy. Fit and quality, whatever the brand, is very important and with a little willpower and patience you can pick-up good quality bargains.