Friday, August 20, 2010

Back to School Shopping for Girls?

Hi there fabulous ladies and a happy Friday to you all! I have a question. I need to take my daughter shopping for some new clothes for back to school. She is 7 and will be in the second grade. However, she is very tall for her age and so looks loder. She wears a size 8/9. I am very traditional and like my children to dress like children. I don't want her to look like Brittney Spears. Her school has a very strict dress code but no uniform. I am stuck in that she seems to old to buy everything at Gymboree but I think the clothes in her size at Gap or Old Navy seem to old. I have to admit that as much as I love J Crew, I do not care for their kids clothes. I think they are too expensive, not well made and too trendy. These clothes will see recess, art class and the lunch room. No cashmere! Any shopping suggestions?
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  1. dinagideonAugust 20, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Mini-Boden, all the way. Very cute clothing that definitely stands the test of time. They last forever. :)

    Good luck, let us know what you do!

    http://www.bodenusa.com/Mini-Boden-Clothing.html

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  2. KrisAugust 20, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    How funny, I've never commented before but when I saw the topic I had to suggest Boden as well (I have a 6 year old daughter). There is usually some kind of discount/free shipping code to be found and they are so little-girl appropriate but not too princessy-frilly.

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  3. prince snow farmAugust 23, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    I totally agree about Boden although cant usually afford it! I've also found that
    LL Bean and Lands End have a few more jazzy pieces than they used to. Nordstrom has nice pieces as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I feel like we have so much in common! Cat...age...yrs married(although I'm 44, married 14 going on 15, 2 kids). We live on opposite coasts...but great to connect :)

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  4. (original) GennyAugust 24, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    LLBean and esp. Land's End are great for kids clothes and are returnable for any reason at anytime. I also have found some nice things at JCPenny. Total surprise but they did have some really cute things!

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  5. prince snow farmAugust 25, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Oh and don't forget Garnet Hill

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