Post by Jalapeñomel on Jul 24, 2024 18:13:14 GMT -5
DD wears dresses every single day, and I’ve been buying from Mila and Rose (which I love), but I’m looking for more options. I would like them to be durable, comfortable, and would love to support a small business over like Amazon/Target/Old Navy.
I almost always have good luck at resale shops (once upon a child, Salvation Army). My daughter loves twirly dresses and her favorite ones are dot dot smile (which is unfortunately lularoe). I buy them all secondhand though
There are a handful of resale stores specifically geared toward clothes for kids under 5 in my area. Your area might have some of those options too. Also, any local thrift store.
well, it’s not small or local, but when DD was that size and age, I loved Hanna Andersson dresses. They’re so well made, hold up and wash well, fun colors and print, and usually have great twirl.
I was also going to recommend H&M. Not a small business by any means but these $5 dresses last surprisingly well. I passed down last years to a friend and they barely look worn. I stocked up this year when they were 20% off and they are basically all my daughter clothes has worn all summer.
Tea Collection has good sales are incredibly durable. My best friend started buying them 10 years ago for her first daughter and several items have been through 3-4 kids and are now worn by her youngest.
They have good sales periodically and there was (still is?) Facebook resale groups. IDK if that's still a thing though.
If it helps- it is really, really, REALLY difficult to shop ethically for children's clothing. Most small businesses in that market are just importing crap from overseas with less labor oversight than you'd see in the mass retail market. There are still seamstresses selling handmade clothing, but it's tough to find and definitely on the $$$$ side.
If you know how to sew (or want to learn) I will say there's really never a more rewarding time to do it than when you have a little girl in your life who loves twirly dresses!
well, it’s not small or local, but when DD was that size and age, I loved Hanna Andersson dresses. They’re so well made, hold up and wash well, fun colors and print, and usually have great twirl.
I was on the Hanna website yesterday wishing that the girl dresses came in grown up sizes. I’d totally buy the pikachu and bluey dresses for work!
Tea Collection has good sales are incredibly durable. My best friend started buying them 10 years ago for her first daughter and several items have been through 3-4 kids and are now worn by her youngest.
They have good sales periodically and there was (still is?) Facebook resale groups. IDK if that's still a thing though.
Was going to recommend this as well. She had some that she wore for 2-3 years and only retired them because they got too short.
Another recommendation for the Hanna Andersson dresses. You know they are good when I am willing to pay customs and shipping for them. They definitely aren't as cheap as old navy or h&m but hold up so well and I think you can get them cheaper if you live in the US.
Hanna for sure. I sold dresses after 2 of my girls wore them. They looked new and sold for the majority of what I paid for them. They cost more upfront, but are a great value.
I buy a lot of kid clothes second hand. Consignment sales were my favorite until my girls hit school age.
I always had good luck with Hanna Andersson - really durable clothing, and if you keep your eye out for sales you can get really good deals. Everything I bought went through at least 3 kids (unless super stained), and my kids were not easy on their clothes.
The consignment options are pretty incredible in New Jersey; I imagine anywhere near NYC is the same. You can get super cute and high quality stuff that wealthy people’s kids have worn a few times if at all.
For new, I really love Tea Collection and Primary.com for cute, colorful clothes. Both brands have dresses made of soft but durable cotton that holds up really well over time.
Post by UMaineTeach on Jul 25, 2024 11:12:39 GMT -5
We get the vast majority of our kid’s clothes from Primary. We haven’t had a problem with durability at all in the last 5 years. They have good casual dresses.
I like that they have kids clothes and not boy and girl clothes. www.primary.com/
We get the vast majority of our kid’s clothes from Primary. We haven’t had a problem with durability at all in the last 5 years. They have good casual dresses.
I like that they have kids clothes and not boy and girl clothes. www.primary.com/
oooh - forgot about them - yes, Primary is AWESOME! def check them out. I still buy stuff for DS there. They have the best rash guard shirts.