trying to buy ds' summer wardrobe ....

[nappyaddict]

why is it so difficult once they get to 2? everything is brown, khaki, grey and navy blue!! is it only me who hates these colours?

No, I'm sure your friend wouldn't have problems as she would be buying from suppliers. I was just relating the problems people have in this country if they do want to design and make original children's clothing themselves.

I buy most of ds stuff from Tesco, we've got a really big one near us. He's quite slim so he needs trousers with adjustable waists which most of the tesco stuff is. Their tshirts are also nice and bright.

I often find I have to order online from M&S, Next etc to get the more colourful/non-slogan stuff. My local next stores are full of 'monster t-shirts' and very rarely have the lovely stripey jumpers (I've bought several over the years, wear really well). I can't understand it!

I was also planning the summer wardrobe for ds1 (ds2 will just have handmedowns) for the same reasons as nappyaddict. Yes, I think a 20 month old has a 'wardrobe', what else do they wear?!! I'd prefer to buy a few really nice things that all match than 20 cheapo t-shirts which look awful after two washes and I can't use for ds2. I think next do great basic shorts and trousers, h&m have lovely bright t-shirts. Pumpkin Patch I quite like but this summer is all turquoise which I hate (just personal). Mrs Badger has recommended Jak-o before, they do very bright coloured stuff.I've learnt to buy really nice tops (e.g. boden although their stuff this year is pretty drab) and cheaper trousers/shorts although jeans are a different story. I hate 95% of the jeans I see for boys, I just want nice plain ones that look smartish.