Do We Really Need a Blog About Children’s Clothing?

The answer is, why not? 

I find shopping for children’s clothes fun and a challenge.  I like children that look like children, but still look as if their parents cared about how they look.  Another aspect is when your child actually has an opinion on what they wear.  It happens way before you ever expect.  One day you are picking out darling outfits for your wee one and then all of a sudden he/she speaks up and tells you, with disgust in their voice, that they will not wear that.  The key is to supply your child with versatile pieces that give him/her the freedom of choice but won’t leave you walking 20 paces behind your child pretending not to know them.  It doesn’t always work, but children are nothing if not a challenge all around.

I have a daughter, 5 years old, and a son, 19 months old.  As you can guess my son doesn’t have much of an opinion, yet, but I fully expect it at anytime.  My daughter started voicing her opinion on her clothing at around 3 years of age.  I let her pick out her clothes for school, but warn that if it takes too long or is to big of a  fuss then she will wear what I choose.  That usually helps speed her along.  We have tried the night before selection of clothing, but she changes her mind by morning.  We are on our second week of school and so far, so good.  Amber leans toward the same pieces in different formations.  Like adults she has hits and misses.  I will be posting pictures of her choosen outfits.  I will do my best for Sam, but having a toddler stand still for anything is an Act of God and very rarely happens.

I do have my favorite places to shop.  They can all be found on the Shopping page.  I will be expanding my horizons and hope to find many treasures.  There will be all price points featured.  I lean more toward quality, because my children are on the small side of the growth chart.  They can wear items, like shoes, much longer than most kids, so I would like them to last and still be presentable.  Higher priced pieces can be an asset in children’s clothing if you plan to have more children or can pass the clothing on to friends and family.  With that said, I don’t go crazy.  I do like quality, but I understand that it is still children’s clothing and it has a short shelf life.

I hope I can help parents create a wardrobe for their children that can go from playground to restaurant with ease.  Just because your children run and play doesn’t mean they can’t be adorable and ready for that unexpected run in with an old friend or boss you are looking to impress.