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If you have boys... Shopping question

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EricaAlt
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If you have boys... Shopping question

The Gap post got me thinking. I feel like there are stores that have adorable girl clothes. Lots of styles, etc. The boys style stinks and there's no choices.
I am actually finding Target has better boy clothes then most places. I never find anything at Denny's for my 2 and 4 yr old. Gap is hit or miss, but I always love the girls stuff. Sometimes I like Children's Place, but they have too much print stuff that I don't love.
Janie and Jack is cute, but I usually go there for holidays or something. Not everyday stuff. I like jeans, the plaid shorts with a solid top, the "Charlie Harper" shirts Chat Icon , sweat outfits from Adidas or other brands like that.
Once in a while Old Navy I will find something, but they seem to run small and grow out of it fast. Kohls is also hit or miss.

Posted 8/13/13 11:01 AM
 
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tomcat
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If you have boys... Shopping question

H&M has a lot of cute boy clothing. Sometimes Century 21.

Posted 8/13/13 11:08 AM
 

MarisaK
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

GAP and Carters are my staples for jeans, wind pants, PJs
I get their shorts from the Children's place ever year b/c the fit/length has been better for my boys .

Carters is great for polos - normal solid colors and stripes that wash REALLY well
Old Navy's polos are also great.

The GAP & Carters again for sweatshirts
Sweaters are difficult - the GAP are just too heavy, so I usually stumble around until I find something from Polo in Marshalls or on sale @ Macys

TShirts I usually do from Old Navy, GAP, Target - the boys like the superhero stuff, and I like the vintage T look w/o spending $40 on a Tshirt - so we compromise.

I also ALWAYS forget about Century 21 - ADORABLE, and different stuff. For dressing up or a special occasion

their every day, daycare, run around lkie boys clothes GAP and Carters and my staple places

I am not a fan of babyish clothing, crazy colors and prints - I dress them like little men. And I'm pretty conservative

Message edited 8/13/2013 11:11:11 AM.

Posted 8/13/13 11:10 AM
 

EricaAlt
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

Thanks all! There's no Century 21 by me in NJ.
My boys are dressed like little men too. Although they like the superhero characters, which I also get at Target. I also got some cute ones at Gap on sale and funny thing is they didn't wear well from Gap.
I do department stores too like Nordstroms. Was able to take advantage of their sale for Fall stuff so happy about that. My 2 yr old is set since his older brother keeps his stuff in perfect condition. Not so much from my 2 yr old.

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Posted 8/13/13 11:21 AM
 

MrsM9703
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

I usually get most of my DS's clothes at Target, Kohls, and The Children's Place.

Posted 8/13/13 11:21 AM
 

Waste06
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

I don't like shopping, especially at multiple stores, so I stick mostly to Carters and Osh Kosh for my son. He only wants to wear "comfy clothes", which means sweat pants and soft t-shirts. It's hard to get him to wear a polo or even cargo pants. Forget about jeans. That would involve major bribery!

I hate when clothes look faded, wrinkled, and too small, so I buy a lot from these stores and mix and match a lot. I also like to stick to the same brands/stores, because then I will know his size and not have to guess when I'm shopping.


Posted 8/13/13 11:25 AM
 

ali120206
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

Posted by StayForever

I don't like shopping, especially at multiple stores, so I stick mostly to Carters and Osh Kosh for my son. He only wants to wear "comfy clothes", which means sweat pants and soft t-shirts. It's hard to get him to wear a polo or even cargo pants. Forget about jeans. That would involve major bribery!





Same with my guy. And the shirt must be blue or have a character.

I usually do Kohls, Carters, Osh Kosh (more now than Carters as he's getting older), Gap and Old Navy for him. And Century 21 -they have great deals on Under Armour.

My little guy has a large selection of barely worn hand me downs in any color except for blue Chat Icon

Message edited 8/13/2013 11:32:27 AM.

Posted 8/13/13 11:31 AM
 

shapla79
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

I like Naartjie Kids, Nordstrom Rack and OshKosh. I went to a Hartstrings outlet recently and got some cute boys clothes under their Kitestrings line. Kohls and Children's Place are my other go to's...but it's hit or miss for me.

Posted 8/13/13 11:42 AM
 

Ayne11
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

I usually go to
Old Navy
Gap
H&M
Carter's for basics and PJ's
Target sometimes has some nice stuff
J Crewcuts too

For name brand stuff like Ralph Lauren I hit up Marshall's or TJ Maxx.

Message edited 8/13/2013 4:59:37 PM.

Posted 8/13/13 11:43 AM
 

beachgirl
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

I love the gap, mini boden, next, old navy and lands end sometimes and recently got some really cute super soft t shirts from lord and taylor for my 4 year old and he loves them..so check it out.

Posted 8/13/13 12:26 PM
 

missfabulous
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If you have boys... Shopping question

Century 21, Burlington, The Children's Place, Kohl's (mostly for PJs, sweatpants, t-shirts)

Posted 8/13/13 1:21 PM
 

NewLeaf2012
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

Kohls and Carters.. Occasionally Target

Posted 8/13/13 1:25 PM
 

JDubs
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

His clothes are mostly from Carter's and Century 21.

Posted 8/13/13 1:32 PM
 

ReiRei13
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

My go to store was 77Kids by American Eagle. Now that that's gone, I'm at a loss! I hate everything!! I'm back to Gap, but it's not the style I love for my son! Chat Icon

And there's not a Century 21 or H&M here, which sucks! Chat Icon

Posted 8/13/13 1:39 PM
 

luvmyReese
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If you have boys... Shopping question

Gap
Old Navy
Target
TjMaxx
Land's End (my favorite BEST quality)

Stopped buying so much from Children's Place - clothes are not lasting as long. The jeans suck.

Posted 8/13/13 2:10 PM
 

kerrycec03
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

I have a 4.5 year old and a 16mos year old. YES I feel a LOT of stores lack cute boys clothes.

For my 4.5 year old I go to Kohls, JCPennys & Old Navy

For my little guy, I'm still a die hard Carters fan.


I'll be said when my little guy outgrows Carters.

I also do really well at Costco on Carters too.

Posted 8/13/13 2:18 PM
 

FirstMate
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

Oh please. This is the bane of my existence.

My go to is Gap (I used to love 77kids too) but honestly, I think the quality stinks. I buy a lot of Ralph Lauren and feel the same about that too. I feel like the clothes fade and do not wash well (particularly the Gap PJs). I wash all of his clothes on gentle cycle and still use Dreft so I know it's not that.

I don't like the style at Carter's but I like their PJs. I find some cute things at Children's Place.

I find H&M clothes fit weird. Naajarte and Gymboree are not my style.

I like Nautica and Kenneth Cole. They wear and wash well. I also like some of the brands at BRU. I go to Janie & Jack for dress outfits. I have not tried Century 21 so I will have to go check that out.

Posted 8/13/13 2:38 PM
 

Onemoretime
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

We go to h&m, j crew cuts, century 21, crazy 8, Gymboree, and Carter's. the kids wear jeans, colored slacks, and plaid shorts for the most part, never sweat pants. I really don't find much in gap or children's place. We have a lot of nautica and Tommy Hilfiger from C 21, it holds up well.

Message edited 8/13/2013 4:31:21 PM.

Posted 8/13/13 4:30 PM
 

KangaMom
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

Mainly Ralph Lauren

Posted 8/13/13 5:31 PM
 

MrsH2009
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

My parents are in Delaware in the summers, so I do a big outlet trip there, no tax!!! I like Hartstrings, Janie and Jack, Gap, Oshkosh, and Gymboree usually. Lately he's wanting a lot of character shirts, ugh, so I've been getting those at Target or used.

Posted 8/13/13 5:34 PM
 

jlk51496
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

love carters and gymboree

Posted 8/13/13 8:52 PM
 

PatsBrat
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping quest

I have 2 boys, no girls. I try to find nice clothes for them but its a challenge. I mostly shop at...

Abercrombie
PS from Aeropostale
Crew Cuts
Macy's
And believe it or not,
Zappos for Nike, Under Armor, DC and North Face

Posted 8/13/13 9:30 PM
 

MichLiz213
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If you have boys... Shopping question

I stick to Carter's and Gymboree. Old Navy is hit or miss.

Posted 8/13/13 10:20 PM
 

TimeforTwo2013
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Re: If you have boys... Shopping question

I have a 2 year old. I also used to get so annoyed when I was shopping for him when he was a baby. The girl's sections are amazing and the boys are just meh! Well, now that I have a very active and messy toddler....I honestly don't care as much. Right now for the summer he practically lives in either mesh, cotton or some sort of printed short with a t-shirt. I have a bunch of those Nike and Adidas matching sets. He always looks well put together, but he is not wearing any of those cute outfits I used to dress him in all the time as a baby. Now it's all about being practical and what will wash easiest and not require ironing! LOL

Posted 8/14/13 2:19 AM
 

Naturalmama
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If you have boys... Shopping question

Most of his clothes are Gap, Old Navy, Children's Place, & Kohl's. I also buy a handful of higher end clothes her season...love Mini Boden, Ralph Lauren, & Nordstrom's.

Posted 8/14/13 11:28 AM
 
 

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