Essential girls clothes?

Anne_Marie_2

I agree that buying basics from the likes of Tesco or Asda, are the way to go, and even better if you can get stuff in the sales. Check out to see if Debenhams have a sale on too.

I've never been inclined to get expensive clothing for children, as they grow out of them so quickly, and can easily get ruined. If it's something cheap, it's not so bad, but if it's expensive, I would be devastated, and it's hardly the child's fault. Saying that, for something a bit special, then yes, I have bought the odd posh frock. I did get some lovely designer dresses in Debenham's sale for my grand daughter, and only because I really liked the dresses, nothing to do with them being designer. I would never have paid the full price in a million years, think the most expensive was £13.

Ccarter

pollypenny wrote: »

I find this query rather precious!

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Hi I'm not quite sure what you mean here? I'm after ideas what I should count as essentials/basics. Ie one winter coat, 2 pairs of jeans, 1 sweatshirt... I'm trying to replace their clothese frugally but still be nice?

Ccarter

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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 [/QUOTE]

Fab this is just what I was after thanks. Just picked up a lovely pale blue cardi in H and M for 5.99 which fits the bill. :-)

superrhinos

If you are ok with second hand clothes then I can highly recommend this Facebook page:-

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Childrens-Nearly-New-baby-and-childrens-clothing-shoes-and-accessories/195810230471625

The women who run it are lovely and I have been very happy with the clothes I have brought for them. I try to buy several items at once (including bigger sizes to put away) in order to reduce p&p cost.

littlegreenparrot

I think TU at sainsbugs has 25% off this week, I really like the adult stuff (and am often complimented on it) so it would be worth looking at the kids stuff.

As for the essentials, I'd just try and think through what they need. Maybe 2/3 pairs of leggings/jeans. 3/4 T-shirts - mix of short and long sleeved, couple of sweatshirts, nice knit for 'posher' occasions. weeks worth of undies. The numbers sort of depend on how often you want to wash!

pollyanna24

Ccarter wrote: »

Hi I'm not quite sure what you mean here? I'm after ideas what I should count as essentials/basics. Ie one winter coat, 2 pairs of jeans, 1 sweatshirt... I'm trying to replace their clothese frugally but still be nice?

But they're your kids. Surely you do know what is essential for them to wear.

Some people might think 2 winter coats, and 4 pairs of jeans are essential, others not.

Guess it depends on how often you are prepared to wash the clothes!

bossymoo

Thing is, it's a fine balance once they start school between not having too many wasted clothes that they grow out with before they have a chance to wear and having enough to get you through the school holidays. Until they are in uniform most of the time it's a bit hard to gauge.

I too would raise some funds selling and good condition stuff they've grown out of.

But yes, little girls and leggings, longer length tops. A dress or two and some tights. Jeans, couple of tees and a hoody.

Our granny is a fab shopper and often finds loads of stuff, especially for my youngest (also 4) in charity shops - she goes to a more affluent area and gets some great quality stuff.

Supermarkets, Matalan, Primark, Peacocks etc

I think someone has already mentioned sainsburys has their TU sale on at the moment. I like their stuff, my kids are both above average height and they are a good fit for us.

Baby_Angel

I usually buy from H&M and Primark for my 8yr old DD. H&M has 3 for 2 offers on leggings, long-sleeved tshirts etc. However I hadn't been to Primark for a long time and I was amazed at the selection they had for her age now. A few of the items were "layer me" options. So you could get a couple of outfits with a combination of a few items.

If I needed anything for an occasion, I usually go to TK-maxx. They have more unique ones, but maybe a tad too expensive for everyday wear.

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I now buy all of my children's clothes from either the TU range @ Sainsburys, George @ ASDA, or from Matalan. I buy my daughters jeans from NEXT as she has long, slim legs!

The boys receive many compliments and always look smart. I have asked family members before for items like pyjamas, body-warmers, undies (along with the Easter Eggs!) and other one-offs like jumpers for their birthdays or Christmas gifts.
My daughter is now starting to help choose her own clothes with my help - in fact she has more style-sense than me(!) but is quickly realising when spending her own pocket money on a dress or some shoes, that she can get more for her money and still look good in these shops.

I find for myself (a size 22 plus-size lady) that I can get most of my clothes from either George @ ASDA, Sainsburys, or M&S and although I don't like how I look, I like the clothes and can look good in them!

Anne_Marie_2

Asda have 20% off kids stuff online at the moment.