Essential girls clothes?

Ccarter

Hi all, there was a time when my 2 little girls aged 4 and 6 were very well dressed in Boden. As I have been cutting back to pay off my debts they have hardly any new clothes. Today my mum said they looked scruffy. So I think it's time to get them some new (cheap clothes). Since the littlest one started school I haven't had to buy much at all as she's now in a school uniform most of the time.

They won't need much therefore, just bigger sizes really.
So does any one have a list/recommendations of essential things a young girl will need please. I want to really de clutter their existing wardrobe a the same time to be more orgainsed.

Hope this post makes sense!

bubblegumcola

My little girl is now a teenager but when she was around that age she wore a lot of leggings. Leggings are great when dresses get too short. A fleece or a hoody you can't go wrong with. A pair of jeans. A skirt that can be dressed up or down. Basic t shirts you can pick up pretty cheap. Tbh I find some of the cheaper shops like Primark a bit neat size wise so you might have to go up sizes. I used to shop for her in my local Next outlet and pick up sale things in M&S.
There are always sales on in the high street shops or an offer on.
Do you know anyone handy with a sewing machine? Or have friends with slightly older kids who might have some clothes they could pass on to you. My old neighbours had a boy older than my DS and he was always growing so I used to get massive black bags of Next clothes, tops, jeans, trousers, jackets, all hardly ever worn and I was really grateful for them.

Ccarter

Thank you fur the advice. I'll ask if anyone has any clothes for them x

maman

My DD bought lots of Boden stuff (and similar) for DGD either in their sale or on ebay. She also used to sell on things she had outgrown on ebay too.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Girls-Clothing-216-Years-/11462/i.html?_dcat=11462&Brand=Boden


Now she's a teenager she's moved on to Jack Wills but interspersed with some basics from Asda, Sainsbury's and Primark. These shops sell some nice bits for little girls too.


I think the trick is to shop carefully to avoid the tarty look which is all too prevalent in some girls' clothes.


ETA: I don't know your mum's circumstances but presents of clothes from grandparents are always welcome. I always like to buy something spring/summer for Easter as they don't need that many chocolate eggs!

Anne_Marie_2

maman wrote: »

I don't know your mum's circumstances but presents of clothes from grandparents are always welcome. I always like to buy something spring/summer for Easter as they don't need that many chocolate eggs!

Funnily enough was just speaking about this to DD recently. She told me that when she was a child she hated getting presents of clothes, and I loved it.
Changed her tune now that she is a parent. Asked her what to get grandchild for birthday and was given a list of clothes to choose from! :rotfl:

pollypenny

I find this query rather precious!

There are umpteen clothes shops, selling basics from Primark to Monsoon, cheap to expensive.

Basics from Next, I'd say, if you can't stomach Primark or George from Asda.

DigForVictory

A wardrobe of outgrown Boden may be potential cash in the bank - if lightly used, carefully washed & well photographed, see if you can eBay them, or better, find a clothing exchange?

f0nz

Tesco and asda are great for kids clothes, especially in the sales! I've just kitted out my 3 and not one item cost more than £6. I love a bargain GAP sales are also great for cheap kids clothes! I try and stock up in there when thiere's a 75% sale. Their clothes last and wear very well. I don't tend to buy much from primark anymore as the things I've bought havent lasted and have fallen apart after a couple washes. Maybe I've just been unlucky though?!

Essentials I would say are leggings, couple pairs of decent jeans, a few short sleeved and a few long sleeved tops. Couple of hoodies and maybe cardis and a nice outfit for if you're going somewhere that you need to be a bit posher

f0nz

Facebook and gumtree are also really good for buying bundles of preloved clothes

Wantobeasaver

Charity shops can have good new/nearly new clothes. Worth having a look.

themull1

I must be common/poor because i've never even heard of Boden!! i used to get my kids stuff from Asda/Tesco. I found Primark too small in the sizes, Next a bit expensive.