Hi! I'm new to this board, but I got into a little argument with my sister (we both have 1 year old cuties) about Gymboree. I'm a huge fan of their fashion (and their new clothing lines like the bright colors) but she hates them. What do you guys think? Do you like Gymboree fashion or no? Thanks!
Oh, I noticed there was a poll feature, so I'll just add a poll. Hope it works, I'm not a tech person!
72 votes
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
Hi, welcome! I'm not the biggest fan of Gymboree, I much prefer Carter's!
persimmon / 1447 posts
I think Gymboree has some cute stuff. They do have a lot of over the top clothes that I think are just tacky as well.
persimmon / 1343 posts
I think gymboree stuff is pretty cute! But I know some people don't like animals all over everything and they seem to have a lot of that. I love cute animals though 
my biggest qualm with them is the price.
blogger / pomelo / 5400 posts
I'm meh on Gymboree. Just too cutesy for me. Our go-tos are BabyGap when it's on sale and Old Navy.
blogger / pomegranate / 3201 posts
My main problem with gymboree is that everything is in sets. The jeans have things embroidered in them so they go with the train outfit or whatever. It doesn't really lend to mixing and matching, which is more realistic and economical for us.
coconut / 8279 posts
I love Gymborees pajama sets, they fit well and are fun.
The clothes are a little too matchy for me. They don't carry many basics or items that can be paired with other things.
persimmon / 1043 posts
I prefer more neutral looking stuff but I still search/buy gymboree clothes here and there. They have awesome sales especially with the gymbucks! I think their quality is pretty good and I can usually find a few plain/classic looking pieces. Most of the time their stuff is just a bit over the top/cutesy character-ish though. But, hey! Buy what YOU like! 
honeydew / 7230 posts
I like Gymboree! It's not my favorite, but I get quite a bit of "special" things for my DD there - sweaters, dresses, matchy outfits, etc. I like their girl stuff a lot better than their boy stuff and it doesn't seem to fit DS as well as Carter's or Gap.
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
Gymbo has the best pants in terms of fit for my son...I always get him a pair of the fleece lined cargos in every color, every season.
eta: Janie and Jack, Gymbo and Crazy 8 are all under the same umbrella company.
persimmon / 1043 posts
I voted GapKids but lately it is way more Old Navy and some Gap mixed in when on sale.
pea / 7 posts
Thanks for all the responses! Most of what you said is what my sister says, but I think their new lineup (for girls) is a little more edgy and cool than cute.
watermelon / 14467 posts
I like some items from Gymboree, but usually I won't spend that much on an outfit she's going to grow out of quickly.
grapefruit / 4120 posts
I like gymboree! But it's a bit expensive. I like Gap, but also, the deals aren't as good as, say, a sale at The Children's Place. We have a ton of stuff from there based solely on the fact that they have the best sales!
pear / 1698 posts
I voted "other", I do most of my shopping at Osh kosh and sometimes Target.
grapefruit / 4731 posts
I buy what ever is cute and reasonably priced and good quality. Gymboree has always been a bit high in price so that's the main reason I don't prefer them. Carter and outlet stores are definitely your best bang for you buck. Children's place is great when they have their crazy everything 50-60% off sales, I love their adjustable waist pants. I wish you can vote for more than one. I picked Carters over all though.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
I love Gymboree! Some of their stuff is really adorable. This is my current favorite sweater for E. I always buy it used at a consignment store, though. And i usually buy single items like a pair of pants, a sweater, or a dress. But yeah, it's expensive full price, so I ain't buying that. Most of the brands above are too expensive for me to buy for everyday outfits, too.
Carters is always available in the consignment store I go to, and I live by a Children's Place Outlet that has great prices...
persimmon / 1043 posts
@Raindrop: I'm with you there on buying what's cute but reasonably priced! My coworker taught me to only buy gymboree when it's already on sale (not a weekend sale but like a big seasonal or $14 and under sale), includes gymbuck earning, and with a 20% coupon. Ends up being like $5 a piece.
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
I love Gap for my toddler. Their clothes fit our style.
That being said, sometimes I find something adorable at Gymboree. It's not often that I find adorable things there, though. I find their clothes are sometimes too boxy for my lo.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
Gymboree is a little too cutesy for me. I like some of their stuff. But like @mrs. tictactoe: said, I hate that it is all in sets. Then she can't wear the pants with something else.
honeydew / 7811 posts
I'm a Carter's fan, and think Gymboree is a little pricey. However, my mom loves Gymboree and just bought LO the cutest shirts with Eric Carle art on them (a rhino and a tiger). They are really soft and nice quality, and LO likes pointing to the animals on his chest
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts
Not a fan of Gymboree. I did get LO's Halloween costume there, though! And the pjs are fine.
grapefruit / 4731 posts
@mauxie: Wow you are a shopping master!! *bows down to you* Way to combine things! I do go to gymboree for good sales but I can only find like a few items that where super cute and reasonably priced even on sale! Haha. Their quality is very good though. So the few items I do get there I know will be just fine for the next kid and maybe kids after...
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
I'm very much hit and miss on Gymboree, some of it is nice some of it is too matchy/matchy and cutsy for me. I like Carter's and Gap. Old navy is another one I'm a big fan of.
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
I buy pieces from different places - Gap, ON, J&J, Gymboree, H&M. I don't like having a full wardrobe from just one place. Some stuff at Gymboree I like, some I don't. But that's true of every store.
pineapple / 12526 posts
I like the cutesy stuff, but I find that their quality has decreased a lot and I like less and less. I like to buy the older lines on ebay.
I'm the total minority around here that really does not ever shop Gap. I find their stuff SO boring and overpriced.
pea / 7 posts
@loveisstrange: Is it just because the quality has gotten worse or has the fashion gotten worse also?
pineapple / 12526 posts
@newmommykim: The quality is absolutely worse (and the sizing is way smaller), but the older lines tended to be less splashy and loud. I still like a couple things out of each collection now and she owns a lot of Gymbo, but I prefer the "vinatge" stuff.
coconut / 8430 posts
I love the cutesy stuff from Gymboree but I don't typically buy the sets. I will buy the tops & LO wears them with plain leggings. I always buy on sale--regular price is way too expensive.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@loveisstrange: The only Gap clothes in E's closet are from MIL. I find them kinda boring, too! Once Upon A Child FTW!
Except when they have a $5/item sale....
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@loveisstrange: I haven't been to that one! I'll have to add it to my list when we get into another season. The stuff in at the Olive one is always, no shocker, pretty damn good stuff. And they text you about sales!
pineapple / 12526 posts
@blackbird: I go to that one too, since its way closer. lol. Ive been meaning to get into the one on Mid Rivers, but I havent yet.
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