Post by krystalskitsch on Jun 29, 2012 13:18:04 GMT -5
I have all the outlets near me but I haven't gone yet! I'm trying to postpone baby clothing shopping until after the shower -- though that's tomorrow so I won't have to wait TOO long.
I'm curious just how cheap the outlets are? Target's clothes for babies and toddlers always go on sale so fast ... I've picked up shirts and onesies for $2 before... just wondering what is a "good" price for the quality!
I really like Naartjie, though without sales the prices are a little high. But the quality is really good, and the cotton is very soft and light, so it's really practical stuff -- and cute. I'll be at the Mall of America in July, and I'm looking forward to checking out a store in person.
Otherwise, I've gotten 9 dresses for Lily in the mail in the last 3 weeks, so I don't have to do a lot of my own shopping. My mom and her sisters are insane! But it's nice to be spoiled, I guess, so I won't complain.
For baby stuff, I always liked Carter's. Soft, comfy, and durable. Beyond the baby stage, Gymboree and Crazy 8 are good, though hit or miss, and I like Old Navy, Target, and Gap, too. I haven't been to the Children's Place in a long time. Maybe I'll peek in there sometime. (Except I don't ever need to buy anything for Lily except pajamas.)
Oh! And I've always had really good luck at Once Upon a Child on North Dale.
When I buy clothes, they're usually from Target. They have cute stuff for cheap. Plus there's just the Target factor, where you go just for batteries or a greeting card or something and end up spending $100 on random crap. Now every time I go I make a pass through the baby section and end up with something. Because who can say no to an adorable baby dress for like $8? Not me. It's a sickness.
I've also found some good sales at Kohl's.
Most of my other stuff is Carter's (which I like), and most is sent from family. Spoiled little girl!
Post by babybchbum on Jun 29, 2012 19:56:22 GMT -5
Carters (especially when they have their sales) I dropped $100 today and got a TON of clothes. I also love Childrens place ( although a little pricey at times) for the dressier and "BIG" occasions.
I honestly frequent thrift stores and consignment shops, but I love to buy MacKenzie Gap clothes when I find them on sale. They have the nicest stuff and it wears very well. Also, their socks are the best!
She also has a fair few things from target because their clothes are cheap and I often find them for next to nothing on clearance.
I only shop gymboree's clearance or when they have a good sale. I usually only buy special occasion stuff from there. Their clothes are beautiful, but so incredibly expensive and for the amount of time they wear it, it isn't worth the money to me.
Old Navy's and Children's Place clothes are hit or miss for me. I will again by from their sale racks, but I find their clothes to be over priced for the quality.
Target and Crazy 8. I get a lot of stuff at Crazy 8 for later when it is on clearance. I got Christmas 2012 PJs for the girls for $2.00 each (it helps that they had a ton of gingerbread themed stuff - which is what they girls' xmas icon is; I am a penguin, Luis is a reindeer, etc.)
Post by jennifer8080 on Jun 29, 2012 20:24:26 GMT -5
I love Carter's. I spend a fortune there. I also do a good amount of shopping at Target because it's cheap. Children's Place is hit or miss. I love Gymboree but I only shop at the outlets because it's so expensive. But you can get some amazing deals at the outlet stores.
Carter's is the only store I've shopped at so far because A has been pretty spoiled. I love Carter's clothes, they're so comfy. I have a few Ralph Lauren pieces from Macy's that MIL gets when they're on sale that I love. And I have 4 outfits from Janie and Jack that were gifts that are gorgeous but not really soft and comfy so IMO not worth the money except for maybe photo opps. I can't buy clothes online. I have to touch clothes first.
Janie and Jack has very age appropriate clothes for little girls. So precious.
Most of the items I have boughten from there have been on the sale rack. Macy has only gotten 1 or 2 items that I paid full price for. They are on the pricey side.
I also get a lot of items at Baby Gap. It's always hit or miss there. Sometime they don't sell anything appealing and then other times I could spend $500 in there (I don't obviously, LOL)
For the most part Macy wears Carters clothes everyday. They are cheap, they hold up well be washed a million times and they are great for playtime. I buy a majority of her Carters clothes from Sams Club.
Post by moonstone523 on Jun 29, 2012 22:44:38 GMT -5
I am sales rack shopper also. I did but a $45 onesie though to bring the baby home in. Then I went to a consignment shop and spent $25 on tons of clothes. The thing is though, why spend $3 on something used when I can find things on sale at Gymboree for $1.99 Or $4.99.
I very rarely find anything for that cheap at Gymboree as she has gotten bigger. MacKenzie has more clothes than we know what to do with because I buy a lot of them second hand. I just bought Madeline a Janie and Jack shirt that was brand new still with tags on at Goodwill for $1.99.
For what it is worth, I went to Toys R Us (the one that has a "kids R Us" inside it) today looking for Doc McStuffins toys (which they still don't have) and they had all of their clearance 40% off of the clearance price. Some of the stuff was still very high, but I got Gerber newborn and 0-3 white shirts and onesie 2 packs for $1.71. They are long sleeves with the mitts which are really nice to sleep in under swaddles. Might be worth checking out. Babies R Us might be running the same sale, but I am not sure.
I love bargain shopping at Gymboree! I also get stuff from The Children's Place, Target, Old Navy (occasionally), Kohl's, and I love Carter's clothes. I just got a bunch of clothes on clearance at BRU. I love shopping summer clearance clothes. Since it is warm here on most days year round, you don't exactly have to worry about summer clothes not getting worn in the winter. I bought warm clothes as needed for Zoe and last year wasn't that cold so she didn't even get much use out of what I did buy.
A little late to the discussion as I've been MIA... For baby clothes I love Gymboree for the adorable factor(Janie and Jack for that too, but they are a tad pricey) but I really like Carter's for the comfort factor and great pricing!
Oh, I had not heard of the store you linked to, super cute stuff though! Just what I need, another place to shop. Did I mention I might need a 12-step program for?!
Post by loskadoodle on Jul 26, 2012 8:11:00 GMT -5
I have only bought maybe 5 things for D because we got soooo many clothes and mil keeps buying more! We have tons of Carter's though. He is still in newborn sizes though so he hasn't been able to wearuch yet. Gymboree stuff we got seems like good quality but it's so expensive. We also have some really cute Ralph Lauren stuff.
Post by mrsshawanab on Jul 28, 2012 21:48:46 GMT -5
Target definitely, they have so many sales and cute stuff. I also shop at the Carter's by Citrus Park. My friend told me there is a store in Citrus Park mall that is the Gymboree Outlet.. or maybe it's the Children's Place outlet. I can't remember but I'm going to check it out asap. I will occasionally wander into those stores or the GAP but I refuse to spend more than a few dollars on clothes because they outgrow them so fast!