How much do you spend per season on your ES aged-kids clothes?

[Anonymous]

Shopping for summer/spring right now for my K and 1st grader. I think I spent about $300. Is that insane?

[Anonymous]

I don't think so. I mean a pair of Keens is $50 (our essential go to summer shoe) and for a variety of shorts/ts, a few dresses, bathing suits...it adds up.

We spend more than that now that the kids are older and want brand name clothes (UA, Nike, etc) - even on sale, those items add up. I spend $90 per kid on swim trunks/rash guards alone (3 sets from Lands End on sale.) But they last all summer long, survive swimming at camp x2/day, and look great.)

So, no I don't think it is that much.

[Anonymous]

That sounds reasonable if you include shoes, swim clothing and more. $10 per shorts, $6 per shirt, etc. I have no idea how much I spend for my 1st grader as I buy ahead so I don't usually buy much during the season except a few things we are missing or shoes. I usually try to keep shoes between $20-40. Agree UA, Nike and Adidas add more to the cost buy you can get them cheaper at discount stores (I usually buy ahead for these).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That sounds reasonable if you include shoes, swim clothing and more. $10 per shorts, $6 per shirt, etc. I have no idea how much I spend for my 1st grader as I buy ahead so I don't usually buy much during the season except a few things we are missing or shoes. I usually try to keep shoes between $20-40. Agree UA, Nike and Adidas add more to the cost buy you can get them cheaper at discount stores (I usually buy ahead for these).

Yeah, I bought a bunch of this stuff at Dick's in January when they were on clearance. $10 and under for shirts that are usually $25+.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shopping for summer/spring right now for my K and 1st grader. I think I spent about $300. Is that insane?

Between two kids? No, that's not insane.

[Anonymous]

For shoes I got them each natives, discounted on diapers.com (DCUM tip!) and sneaker/mary janes for my DD. I suspect I'll need to get new sneakers for DS and possibly DD by June, so I should round this up to $400.

[Anonymous]

I used to get everything for a season for under $200 for my DS. Now, at 14, he wants new $150 sneakers ever 2 months. Enjoy the bulk shopping while it lasts ES parents!

[Anonymous]

His winter coat was 200

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:His winter coat was 200

Summer is always cheaper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shopping for summer/spring right now for my K and 1st grader. I think I spent about $300. Is that insane?

If you think that is a lot for two kids, you just be super cheap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:His winter coat was 200

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what did you get?? I would be afraid my kid would take it to school, never to be seen again (lost, stolen, forgotten on the playground!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:His winter coat was 200

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what did you get?? I would be afraid my kid would take it to school, never to be seen again (lost, stolen, forgotten on the playground!)

Agreed, we sometimes have two coats - a cheap coat for school and nicer for every other time. Not a chance I'd send a $200 coat to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shopping for summer/spring right now for my K and 1st grader. I think I spent about $300. Is that insane?

I just spent $300 for a spring and summer wardrobe for one child. My DD will still need sneakers when she outgrows what she has currently, a pool cover-up and two bathing suits. So, I figure somewhere around $375-$400 when all is said and done. I have not done this type of spending for my DS in a couple of years ( his growth majorly slowed down). However, he has entered pre-puberty and I expect to see a big growth spurt where I will be replacing everything soon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Shopping for summer/spring right now for my K and 1st grader. I think I spent about $300. Is that insane?

If you think that is a lot for two kids, you just be super cheap.

Honestly, I think I am undercounting. As I think about it, and adding in new sneakers, it's going to be around $450-500.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That sounds reasonable if you include shoes, swim clothing and more. $10 per shorts, $6 per shirt, etc. I have no idea how much I spend for my 1st grader as I buy ahead so I don't usually buy much during the season except a few things we are missing or shoes. I usually try to keep shoes between $20-40. Agree UA, Nike and Adidas add more to the cost buy you can get them cheaper at discount stores (I usually buy ahead for these).

Yeah, I bought a bunch of this stuff at Dick's in January when they were on clearance. $10 and under for shirts that are usually $25+.

Those are ok prices you can get at Marshall's and TJ Max. I try to pay $4-6 for UA, Adidas and Nike, but sometimes pay $10. For boys, its easier to buy ahead, especially when they are s, m, l, and xl. When you do jeans/pants with sizing it is harder. I also buy the next size up sometimes if the shoes are a good deal. I just got two pair of sketchers for $10 each, but they don't last very long as they aren't well made. Last pair of adidas were $15. I have a few bins of the next few sizes of clothing. Just need a few more things (like winter coats).