How much do you spend on kids seasonal wardrobe

[Anonymous]

We have been the lucky recipient of nice-enough cousins’ hand me downs for years. I’d always add a couple things here and there but not much. There were a TON of pieces so we always had plenty of variety. But my daughter is aging out of hand me downs and I’d like to buy her a new wardrobe with clothes we pick out ourselves for fall and winter… but not sure how much my target budget should be. I’m used to having 30+ choices for tops, pants, dresses, pj’s
etc and I’m sure we don’t need that many, but what’s a good target? I’m thinking some cheaper brands for basics and some mid-range (like mini Boden) for some dresses, cardigans etc. What’s a reasonable target budget for a brand new seasonal wardrobe? $500?

[Anonymous]

$500 is reasonable. Then add $150 for parka/snow pants for winter.

[Anonymous]

I gave both my kids a $500 budget, which forced them to look for sales and make smart choices. They are teens.

[Anonymous]

Depends how old she is and what style she likes.

I like basics from Old Navy and then a few nicer things elsewhere. Don't forget winter boots if she needs them. I do Lands End for those, wait for a sale.

[Anonymous]

Consider if she needs anything formal (holidays, recital, etc). Those tend to cost more, but also be readily available used because they don't get much wear and tear.

[Anonymous]

$500 seems high unless it includes boots and special occasions. I would shoot for $250 and see how it goes.

[Anonymous]

I think it depends a lot on
1) still in kid sizes or moved into adult sizes
2) are you including shoes/sneakers/boots
3) any special occasion attire
4) are you including outerwear

$500 for a kid still in kid sizes and not including footwear or coats would be very high.

$500 for a kid wearing adult clothes and adult shoes who needs casual shoes, sneakers, boots, formal shoes, winter coat, special occasion outfit, etc is actually very low.

[Anonymous]

Don't forget special occasion shoes!

[Anonymous]

It's about what is in your budget and what is reasonable for a growing child and how careful they are with their clothes. It may be $200 with clothes all from Old Navy or $800 with clothes from JCrew.

We always did five outfits for fall/winter and five outfits for summer/spring.

[Anonymous]

For $500, you’d better be buying made in America 100% cotton

[Anonymous]

I spend a few hundred between both kids. I don’t think you need a huge quantity of clothes, but if you can afford it it is a nice luxury to buy cute stuff.

[Anonymous]

How do you get an entire wardrobe for your kids for $500? What do you get them, a single shoe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you get an entire wardrobe for your kids for $500? What do you get them, a single shoe?

Lol, are you the person who buys the $900 Moncler toddler parkas at Saks?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you get an entire wardrobe for your kids for $500? What do you get them, a single shoe?

Old Navy, Target, Macy's. Plus, kids don't need more than seven of each item MAX - one for each day of the week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For $500, you’d better be buying made in America 100% cotton

It’s tough to buy made in America clothes. I buy rag and bone Jeans because they’re made in America. They have teen sizes and some items in kids. Also New Balance is made in America. I buy sneakers there.

Can you list some made in America store that you know about?