Where do you buy boutique kids clothing?

[Anonymous]

Not clothes that "don't come from a trunk show," but clothes that are UGLY / FADED / TACKY etc.... Its SAD because the parents obviously don't CARE how their child looks and that stinks.

I am not any of the PPs on this thread, but I don't think this is a fair conclusion to say people that dress their kids in ugly and faded clothes don't care how their child looks. Did it ever occur to you that maybe some people can't afford anything else?

[Anonymous]

And the ugly/faded/tacky comment is about Gap and Gymboree. I mean, come ON. First, those places are not cheap. Second, Gymboree clothes wash better than most other clothes I've bought, and other than the darkest of navy blues, don't fade. Sure, at times they (and other similar chains) have clothing that is inappropriate (IMO) for toddlers. But on the whole, those clothes are pretty nice. As are most things made by Carters. No, they are not original or unique. But they are comfortable, cute, and reasonably priced. I think my kids look adorable. And when something is reasonably priced, I can just replace the clothes when my child spills spaghetti sauce all over it, or slides down a hill at the park on his knees.

[Anonymous]

I guess I don't understand why people need to judge eachother on this thread. The OP just wanted to know where to get boutique clothing in DC. Why does that seem like an invitation for someone to say that they only buy Carters clothing? That's great you buy Carters. Why are you responding on a thread asking for the name of boutique clothing stores?

[Anonymous]

I guess I don't understand why people need to judge eachother on this thread. The OP just wanted to know where to get boutique clothing in DC. Why does that seem like an invitation for someone to say that they only buy Carters clothing? That's great you buy Carters. Why are you responding on a thread asking for the name of boutique clothing stores?

A response about buying Carters is the part of this thread that you find judgemental?

God help us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Not clothes that "don't come from a trunk show," but clothes that are UGLY / FADED / TACKY etc.... Its SAD because the parents obviously don't CARE how their child looks and that stinks.

I am not any of the PPs on this thread, but I don't think this is a fair conclusion to say people that dress their kids in ugly and faded clothes don't care how their child looks. Did it ever occur to you that maybe some people can't afford anything else?

Agree—some parents want to be able to afford groceries instead of a designer shirt for their kid. And just because their kids don't sport expensive clothing, doesn't mean their parents don't care how their kids look. Some people work with what they have, and may make the same judgemental comments about parents who overdress their kids for the playground.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I guess I don't understand why people need to judge eachother on this thread. The OP just wanted to know where to get boutique clothing in DC. Why does that seem like an invitation for someone to say that they only buy Carters clothing? That's great you buy Carters. Why are you responding on a thread asking for the name of boutique clothing stores?

A response about buying Carters is the part of this thread that you find judgemental?

God help us.

No, I'm saying that the response has nothing to do with the question. Why aren't the answers to the question the names of boutique clothing stores? Why do so many threads go off into some socioeconomic cultural clash? Why should God help me because I point out the fact that half of these threads become cat fights on how to raise children?

I just can't imagine men do this. When one man says, "Where can you get your Mercedes services?" I'll bet all the responses would be the names of service centers. Not a bunch of rants on the evils of spending money.

[Anonymous]

No, I'm saying that the response has nothing to do with the question. Why aren't the answers to the question the names of boutique clothing stores? Why do so many threads go off into some socioeconomic cultural clash? Why should God help me because I point out the fact that half of these threads become cat fights on how to raise children?

I just can't imagine men do this. When one man says, "Where can you get your Mercedes services?" I'll bet all the responses would be the names of service centers. Not a bunch of rants on the evils of spending money.

Sorry, but I certainly haven't issued a rant on the evils of spending money. I only issued a rant on somebody arriving at the conclusion that parents who dress their kids in ugly and faded clothes don't care how their children look. In fact, I'd actually missed the fact that poster actually went one step further and concluded that well-dressed = well-cared for. I'm sorry, but I think that whether or not it is directly responsive to the original question, people who spout bullshit like that need to be called on it.

[Anonymous]

I love juicy couture- they have the cutest girl clothes

[Anonymous]

To try to get this back on topic, I just checked out Beyda's Lad & Lassie and Les Infants, both in Bethesda near Whole Foods, and they have tons of cute stuff and the summer stuff is on crazy sale so you could stock up for next year. I don't usually do boutique clothes but am trying to find flower girl dresses for my 4-yo daughter and 8-yo niece and this stuff is SO nice I could barely get out of there without buying anything. I now see some of your points! Plus, I totally agree with this:

I also generally hate anything with writing on it, like logos or cutesy slogans, and sometimes it's hard to steer clear of those things at the chain stores.

Ugh, hate.

[Anonymous]

Given that I appear to buy (and love) most of my kids clothes at stores that boutique shoppers seem to think are tacky, I'm a little hesitant to offer a suggestion. However, I have picked up ordered some special items (holiday dresses, etc.) from www.bestdressedchild.com. The site calls itself a boutique...

[Anonymous]

I actually didn't mean to equate the terms ugly/faded/tacky with any specific brand or lable or price or type of clothing. I just meant it as a generally descriptive term for a kind of look (the unkempt one) you see on some children. I may have sounded a little rabid as I actually had a little girl I know in mind who went to preschool with my child and never even had her hairbrushed properly much less a nice, tidy, or matching piece of clothing. That child sticks in my head and her parents were not lacking in funds. It was a lifestyle choice and the one poster sounded like her mom (self-righteous) and it struck a nerve. Sorry that I sounded so harsh.

As for the other argument, I think the point that poster was making is that "Boutique Clothing" does not, by definition, include any national chains like Gap or brands such as Carters. Boutique are small, unique lines that are not sold at ubiquitious childen stores. Its not a judgment just a definition.

[Anonymous]

getting past all the catty comments, a few suggestions:

catalogues like Chasing Fireflies
etsy.com
websites:
http://www.girlcharlee.com/
http://www.pinkchicken.com

[Anonymous]

As someone who almost always buys at second hand/church sale clothes for the entire family.. the "boutique" clothes last longer and hold up their color better. I do have to say , however, that I might not feel as comfortable letting my kids run wild in a outfit that cost more than a quarter of our weekly grocery bill.

[Anonymous]

^..And then I didn't even remember to write down an actual answer ..sorry! Paddington Station in Vienna is a great place as in Unique Thrist shop if you're willing to wade through the piles of clothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:oh PULEEEEZZZZ! Not clothes that "don't come from a trunk show," but clothes that are UGLY / FADED / TACKY etc.... Its SAD because the parents obviously don't CARE how their child looks and that stinks. Its sad because eventually those kids are going to get teased by their peers. Its sad because its not that hard to make your child look respectable, clean and well-dressed (= cared for). Its sad because one day your kids will likely look at pictures of themselves from childhood and ask "HOW could you dress me like THAT" and know that you put your self-righteousness before making them look nice. Yup, Sad.

My husband was one of those children. His socks didn't match, and he wore hand me downs.

I would rather buy clothes for my son than for me!