Do we have a definative list of what our DD's need clothes wise ?

[Sorrento]

I keep buying too much stuff half of which I don't even like (cos it's cheap and I think I need loads of them, tshirts for example) and they never seem to have anything nice yet I spend hundreds on them.

I don't have girls, but this is a list I use to keep track of the boys stuff:

White linen shirt
Beige linen trousers that can be rolled up
Brown smart sandals

1 other summer short sleeve shirt
Australian type sunhat
2 pairs shorts
2 pairs zip off cargo trousers
Utility sandals
Towelling sweatshirt
Lined cagoule
4 plain white t shirts
2 coloured/ patterned t shirts
1 motif t shirt (eg Star Wars) to wear to friends parties
Velcro pumps

2 rash vests
2 swimming trunks
2 beach shorts
Crocs
Swimming pool sunhat

Navy chino type trousers
Chambray type shirt
Smart jumper
Brown/navy winter shoe/ boot

Rugby shirt
2 pairs jersey lined utility trousers
4 long sleeve t shirts
2 pairs jersey track pants/ joggers

Walking boots
Wellies
Waterproof over trousers

Lightweight zip up fleece
Sherpa fleece
Winter coat

Winter hat
Thick waterproof gloves
Woolen gloves

5 pairs normal socks
7 pairs pants
3 pairs summer pajamas
3 pairs winter pajamas

Cubs utility trousers
Cubs sweatshirt
Cubs t shirt and necker

Sweatshirt
Football kit
Football socks
Football boots
1 pair quick drying nasty shell type joggers
Sports trainers5 pairs sports socks
3 pairs school trousers
1 pair school shorts
2 school jumpers
1 pair knee high school socks
4 pairs school socks
1 school shirt and tie
3 school polo shirts
School sports shorts
Swimming bag and towel
School pumps
School shoes

I don't have a girls LIST, I do have a girl.

Blimey, TB.What a lot of clothes!

sorry but pmsl @list. surely you just buy things you like until you realise they a) never wear the things you bought or b) need extra things you don't have

in spirit of thread though, um...

a couple of skirts
some jeans, short ones good for summer
tshirts, several
pants, socks, shoes/doodles/crocs
a cardi or jumper
a dress or 2

oh my gosh. sorry, don't mean to be rude but do people really keep lists???

and yes, that IS a lot of clothes! i judge not, each to their own.

Blimey TB, your ds has far more clothes than I do.

Girls... surely it depends on what they like to wear?

not a definitive list but here is what my girls have:

School Uniform:
1 dress, 1skirt, 1trousers
2 gingham dresses
2 polo T-shirts, 2 blouses
3 cardigans
1 fleece
1 cagoul
1 winter coat
gloves and hat
5 tights, 5 socks
PE kit
schoolshoes, plimsolls

Summer:
2 cropped trs/ jeans
4 summer dresses
2 cardigans
2 skirts
5 T-shirts
1 blouse
2 shorts
swimming costume
cap, summer hat
jacket
sandals, light weight canvas shoes

Winter:
4 jeans/ trousers
5 long sleeve tops
2 jumpers
1 fleece
3 dresses
2 skirts
5 wooly tights
smart winter coat
hat, gloves, scarf
boots/ smart shoes and trainers

Other:
3 dressing up outfits
umbrella
vest and pants
4 Pj's
2 nighties
dressing gown and slippers
wellies

I don't think its that many clothes really - one smart winter outfit, one smart summer outfit, school stuff, sports stuff and a couple of joggers.

Are you SURE its more clothes than most, or does it just look like it because it's all written down at once?

Seriously, I would like to reduce wherever I can - what from that list shouldn't I bother replacing when the eldest grows out of it?

Ah Connie, your list is more like mine
I might pinch it to use for DD.

TB - I think your list is reasonable....it just looks alot written down and once they are at school they almost need another wardrobe so they have 2 sets of clothes.

Do you seriously have a list?
Is it actually written down somewhere??

so those with lists do you buy according to it every season? what about things that still fit from last year?

Yes, I seriously have a list, on the computer.

Saves time - 5 mins to type out, then check clothes once or twice a year, make sure nothings worn out, too small, etc, then go to town with list. Easy.

I've got too many children and am easily confused. A list helps.

what about handing down? does it not get confusing then? surely easier just to note gaps in available clothing and buy accordingly?

I have no idea what DS or DD have. And there is no likelihood of a list.

dd lives in pajamas, jeans and school uniform. She barely needs anything else. I just buy when she (rarely) needs summat.

mileniw - I don't update by season, my list is for all year round. I only replace something if its worn out. If it is outgrown it just gets passed on to the next DS. Easy.

Depends how old they are too I guess
I dont have a list but this is what I have for my pre-schooler boys

one clarks fitted shoes
one pair crocs
one pair wellies

rain mac
coat (thick one in winter,light one in summer)
couple of fleeces/jumpers
about 5 long sleeve T's
about 5 short sleeve T's
about 5 pairs of jeans
couple of pairs of cargo pants
loads of pants and socks
5 pairs of PJs
1 pair swimming shorts

I don't keep a list written down - I just know what they have because I've spent all day sorting wardrobes. I sort twice a year for winter and summer.

ANything that still fits stays put, anything stained, scruffy etc gets removed, anything too small goes to next child down (have 4 DC). I then write a list of what I need that will match in with what I have for each child so I can make an outfit or replace something that's too small etc

then when I go shopping I know I need 3 T-shirts in white/ pink/ blue in age 4 and a pair of jeans for a 6 year old for example.

saves tons of time and endless wandering

I have no list and heaps of clothes as a result of hand-me-downs. But I did pare things down recently, because we were running out of storage space .

Bare minimum for us, I reckon, is:

8 or so T-shirts and 8 or so long sleeved tops
3 pairs hard-wearing trousers suitable for romping around outdoors.
3 pairs shorts
sun suit
3 skirts, 3 dresses (both DDs like dresses)
3 warm jumpers, 3 sweatshirts
At least one nice, smart cardigan
Oodles of underwear and pjs
swimsuit, 2 sunhats, wellies, trainers, school shoes, warm coat, waterproof, lightweight jacket, fleece.

School uniform - basically two of everything, and at least four polo shirts and tights

In reality, we have more than this. I am not v efficient with laundry and both DDs are dirt-magnets, so I accumulate second hand stuff on the cheap to make life easier for myself.

I probably only buy a couple of outfits per year for them.