https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:31:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772578 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 21:30:32 +0000 Becky 2772578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love all these tips for shopping the sales and also the brands to try! Thanks all! I probably should've started looking last fall for this fall, but at least I know for the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772572 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 19:51:08 +0000 pinkcupcake 2772572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boden and Tea. Boden is def pricier - you can stock up in Tea for $10-15 per dress at their EOS sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772568 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 18:52:53 +0000 matador84 2772568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I'm on the other end of the spectrum. My mom buys my kids Gymboree clothing all the time because she usually finds a lot on sale, but I finally told her to just save her money because the clothing falls apart so fast and I've felt like the quality is so poor, moreso the girls clothing than the boys.</p> <p>We usually shop Old Navy for play clothing and Gap--I never pay full price and I feel like they are almost always running at least a 40% off online. Special occasions we will do Nordstroms or Crew Cuts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772567 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 18:32:05 +0000 Andrea 2772567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with you on Gymboree quality and price. I just bought some cute stuff in sizes 5 and 8 from there. The clothes look way better in person than online so maybe go into a store if you're shopping online. Gap (definitely not Old Navy) is the closest to Gymboree quality and price IMO. I don't like HA and Boden styles, but it's so hard to find quality clothes nowadays that I've even wandered over there. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772563 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 16:28:09 +0000 youboots 2772563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd check out Nordstrom Rack, Cat &amp; Jack and upscale consignment stores- recently I got Hunter boots for $18 and HA jams for $8 I'm all about gently used clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772547 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 12:04:40 +0000 Silva 2772547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh- check out crewcuts and follow their emails for a good sale. this one hadn't occurred to me until another mom suggested it. they have nice stuff and often run good sales + additional discounts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772534 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 09:55:21 +0000 Banana330 2772534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I love bond stuff. I make my inlaws bring it all the time! </p> <p>Try marks and spencer or next uk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772532 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 09:11:46 +0000 yoursilverlining 2772532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: oh yeah; Tucker + Tate! How could I forget about them?! We love Tucker + Tate too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772529 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 08:46:40 +0000 Littlebit7 2772529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nordstrom kids clothes are great quality (peek and tucker and Tate. Tucker and Tate is actually made by/for Nordstrom). I buy them on sale or at the rack<br /> I also like Bonds and Australian company. Their stuff washes and wears well and is funky..it's not typical florals and super girly which I appreciate. More tomboy/surfer. Plus the us dollar is strong and free shipping over 100 Australian dollars. Their stuff runs large </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772509 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 23:38:01 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2772509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's pretty bleak out there, but I think Cotton On, H&amp;M, Zara Kids, Tea Collection, and Target (Cat &amp; Jack, Genuine Kids, and The Art Class brand) have the cutest selections for older kids. I only shop when there's a sale though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772507 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 23:13:05 +0000 PinkElephant 2772507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: yes! I almost edited to add Joules. A U.K. friend just sent my daughter a dress and The material thick and soft.</p> <p>CottonOn is also decent quality and very cute style (Australian brand), but I've never see a really good sale on their US site - maybe if you subscribe to emails, though... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772503 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 22:36:40 +0000 yoursilverlining 2772503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: the firearm quality is nothing like Boden. The styles are; but it's definitely a knockoff in every sense. I've ordered a couple and they are much thinner cotton, sewing/seams are off and the wash wear is insane. They are not made to last more than a couple wears :bummed: </p> <p>We do a lot of Facebook BST and also like Nordstrom Rack brands like Joe Fresh and Epic Threads. The prints and styles are hit or miss (but mostly hit), cottons are soft and they wash/wear better and longer than Carters or Old Navy/Gap. </p> <p>I also shop clearance Boden and Tea like previous posters. I also really like Joules brand, from the U.K. (I believe) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772502 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 22:05:52 +0000 Shantuck 2772502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For Boden lovers, I recently discovered how to buy several of the same dresses on Amazon for much cheaper. Look up Fiream on Amazon and dresses that retail for $45 on Boden cost $15 on Amazon. Here is an example:</p> <p>Boden: <a href="http://m.bodenusa.com/en-us/girls-dresses/day-dresses/33507-blu/girls-bright-bluebell_ivory-stripe-favourite-pet-dress" rel="nofollow">http://m.bodenusa.com/en-us/girls-dresses/day-dresses/33507-blu/girls-bright-bluebell_ivory-stripe-favourite-pet-dress</a></p> <p>Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fiream-Girls-Cotton-Sleeve-Dress/dp/B01N59V9D5" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Fiream-Girls-Cotton-Sleeve-Dress/dp/B01N59V9D5</a> (select the horse dress from the color options)</p> <p>ETA: I just ordered two dresses for my baby and got them this week and the quality seems good. My niece wears these all the time and loves them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772495 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 21:09:51 +0000 PinkElephant 2772495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can be a little flexible about colors/patterns, Hanna and Tea sale (clearance) prices get really really low - like $11-14/dress - several times per year. I find Tea a little hit or miss on quality, personally, though I love the style. </p> <p>I would also check out a Nordstrom Rack - some of Nordstrom's own brands are nicer quality and more stylish than kiddie stores, and they're reasonably priced at Rack.</p> <p>In general, I find UK brands to be better quality/more timeless style; but it comes at a price. eBay and BST groups are good for deals! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772490 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 21:00:36 +0000 bhbee 2772490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! My girl is 5.5 and wearing size 6 mostly and it's pretty bleak out there. I definitely make an effort to find good sales at HA, Gymboree, Janie and jack (dressier). I buy some stuff at carter's or target knowing it won't last. We no longer live in a cold climate so we mostly layer vs needing to be super warm every day.<br /> I've also had good luck sometimes at dept stores. We have belk here and they have some good sales to get stuff like polo brand sweaters or nice coats for cheap. Her elementary school encourages uniforms and though boring it's kind of nice to stick to a few easy pieces!</p> <p>You could check out lands end - we have some that holds up well and they have a great return policy if you have an issue. (And they often have great coupon codes if you search.) And I would think it's cold weather friendly. We have socks and pants from primary.com and have been happy with quality - they also have free returns if you want to order and see what you think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772487 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:33:53 +0000 Silva 2772487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am struggling with this too. I do a lot of used shopping for hanna and boden- on kidizen and facebook groups, and then try to buy ahead when they have sales.<br /> Primary is really nice quality. I got a couple of their sweatshirts for my daughter and some bodysuits for my son and was very pleased with them.</p> <p>We live in a cold climate, my daughter typically wears a long sleeved shirt and then a zip-up hoodie or sweater to school. On very cold days in the winter I do a wool base layer under a t-shirt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-clothes-brands#post-2772486 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:30:50 +0000 Becky 2772486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is between a 5 and 6, meaning we've started looking at "big girl" clothes. I can't stand the styles! I'm a Gymboree fan: we usually shop the sales, but the quality can't be beat at the price point. Their shirts are much thicker than other brands (Carter's, Old Navy, etc.), and everything we pass down to her younger sister still looks great. Hanna Andersson and Boden are our only clothes of similar quality, but they were all gifts--they're outside my price range. The problem is Gymboree has great baby and toddler styles, but their big girl styles are awful. Why can't the just make the same things in bigger sizes :bummed: </p> <p>Can anyone recommend a brand similar in quality and price to Gymboree? I'm not very familiar with non-mainstream brands. Has anyone tried primary.com? I like the look but can't tell if the shirts are thin like Old Navy/Carter's. Feedback from cold weather climate mom's much appreciated! Those Old Navy and Carter's shirts don't cut it during our winters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-418338 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:42:42 +0000 plantains 418338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As for sizing, depends on your baby's size.I think they run true to size. My daughter is 5 months old, she weighs 16 lbs and 3-6 month stuff fits her perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404725 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:27:06 +0000 T-Mom 404725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404579 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:10:40 +0000 loveisstrange 404579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>C has some Next clothing. It's really nice quality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404574 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:43:43 +0000 London Mama 404574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I love their dungaree sets, so cute! I'd say the sizes come up small, I get 6-9 month size for my 4.5 month/17lb baby and it fits perfectly. No way he could have worn a smaller size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404563 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:17:14 +0000 ScarletJwl 404563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got a dress from them online (I am in the US) and it is adorable. I am planning on using it for pictures. Pretty affordable for how cute everything is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404555 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:15:16 +0000 SugarplumsMom 404555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also love Next! Great quality and fabric for LO. They don't have the store here, so I've only bought for LO through their website but they've become one of my faves. I also love Marks &amp; Spencer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404554 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:05:10 +0000 plantains 404554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in Enfland right now and have just bought tons of clothes from Next for LO. Their stuff is amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404551 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:07:01 +0000 travelgirl1 404551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister loves Next! As in queues up at 5am for their sales. Stuff is great quality and looks fab. I'm not sure about sizing though.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/next-direct-brand-clothing#post-404547 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:21:36 +0000 T-Mom 404547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone tried clothing from Next Direct? It's a British company, like Boden.</p> <p>The kids clothes are really cute (especially girls) and pretty affordable . I received a catalog in the mail with a free shipping code and was curious if anyone can comment about the quality or sizing.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nextdirect.com/us/en/shopping/girls/younger-girls" rel="nofollow">http://www.nextdirect.com/us/en/shopping/girls/younger-girls</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-fun-girl-clothing-brands-similar-to-mud-pie#post-185699 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:18:59 +0000 StbHisMrs 185699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheHistoryofUs<br /> On Zulily today there's a brand called Haute Tot by Lisa Mirabelli it reminded me of this thread. Here's her direct website <a href="http://www.lisamirabellidesign.com/girl024months.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lisamirabellidesign.com/girl024months.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-fun-girl-clothing-brands-similar-to-mud-pie#post-181847 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:26:50 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 181847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check out Tea, Violet and Moss or Baxter and Beatrice or Twirls and Twigs ( a favorite of mine) or Hopscotch designs. Yes, I have a designer baby clothes problem. No I don't apologize for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-fun-girl-clothing-brands-similar-to-mud-pie#post-181839 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:21:02 +0000 matador84 181839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think Zutano makes some super cute stuff and it is not too awfully expensive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-fun-girl-clothing-brands-similar-to-mud-pie#post-181810 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:04:48 +0000 cyneswith 181810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dang, I will HAVE to avoid these threads once I find out the gender! The cuteness! </p>