LOVE this store for kids clothes

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I am PP from page 1 who mentioned Papo. Yes, I was serious. I love their clothes and both my son and daughter wear much of it but, as I said, everyone is different, that is what makes the world interesting. I do sprinkle basics from Target into their wardrobes too. My problem with Target is all the the "gee-gaws," cartoon characters, and sparkle on so much of the stuff. The plainer stuff and basics can not be beat. It wears well, too. I have repeatedly found however that the Old Navy clothes really fall apart quickly and look ragged within 2-3 wears. The Gap is out because it is cut way too generously for my kids, who are tall and skinny. I also buy them stuff from J Crew and Boden. All the the aforementioned have great on-line sales (yes, Papo too) every season and I buy ahead when possible. I do spend a lot of money on my kids clothes. It is something I enjoy and it works for us. They are both super athletic and very much normal kids but, that does not equate to ruining clothes. Also, they are grade school aged so I usually get 2 years wear out of everything but shoes. I take put up and take down pants hems every season (there is a great iron-on tape that prevents the ugly stiching holes once you let it down). My kids enjoy dressing well and I am willing and able to pay for it. That said, there are things some of you may spend $$$ on that I could not care less about, like a new car, mine is 9 years old and its doing great. I will get a new one only when it stops being reliable. Again, everyone is different.

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Anonymous wrote:I love their stuff because it is very simple and subdued and age appropriate. The crazy colors of say, Hanna Andersson make my eyes bleed.

I do consider it to be overpriced but I never, ever pay full price. they have sales constantly, and once you are on their mailing list they send out discount codes all the time. And I find their stuff holds up well under repeated washings.

I agree about the colors of Hanna Andersson being a little much. . .same goes for Children's Place-can't stand most of their stuff. But I LOVE Tea Collection.

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Anonymous wrote:The Papodanjo clothes are by definition for future douchebags or future member or the Aryan Nation. I have never seen so many blonde/ blue eyed children in one catalog in my life

You are so right. . .their clothes look kinda Victorian England and NOT comfortable or conducive to play.

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Anonymous wrote:I am PP from page 1 who mentioned Papo. Yes, I was serious. I love their clothes and both my son and daughter wear much of it but, as I said, everyone is different, that is what makes the world interesting. I do sprinkle basics from Target into their wardrobes too. My problem with Target is all the the "gee-gaws," cartoon characters, and sparkle on so much of the stuff. The plainer stuff and basics can not be beat.

Better cartoon charcaters than pale, washed out muted pastels for young kids. You actually believe that's a good look for a child? It looks garish on young kids. You buy that ugly crap so you can tell people where you got it and it was made in Europe so you can feel like they are all impressed, etc. I am sure they compliment you bc what else can they do when you are standing there raving about your believed fashionista self...

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Anonymous wrote:I am PP from page 1 who mentioned Papo. Yes, I was serious. I love their clothes and both my son and daughter wear much of it but, as I said, everyone is different, that is what makes the world interesting. I do sprinkle basics from Target into their wardrobes too. My problem with Target is all the the "gee-gaws," cartoon characters, and sparkle on so much of the stuff. The plainer stuff and basics can not be beat.

Better cartoon charcaters than pale, washed out muted pastels for young kids. You actually believe that's a good look for a child? It looks garish on young kids. You buy that ugly crap so you can tell people where you got it and it was made in Europe so you can feel like they are all impressed, etc. I am sure they compliment you bc what else can they do when you are standing there raving about your believed fashionista self...

I'm not the PP you're quoting, but why do you need to be a b**ch about kids clothes??? she can buy whatever she wants, if you don't like it don't get it. Everyone is different... I wouldn't spend that much on kids clothes but I don't like Target that much either, so what? everyone who spends more than $3 a piece on kids clothes is a "believed fashionista self" or won't be able to afford college for their kids? please...

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I love bright colors on kids, and most kids love them as well. They will have the rest of their lives to wear those bland, muted colors.

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Choive of color vibrancy depends a lot on the kid's complexion.

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Anonymous wrote:I am PP from page 1 who mentioned Papo. Yes, I was serious. I love their clothes and both my son and daughter wear much of it but, as I said, everyone is different, that is what makes the world interesting. I do sprinkle basics from Target into their wardrobes too. My problem with Target is all the the "gee-gaws," cartoon characters, and sparkle on so much of the stuff. The plainer stuff and basics can not be beat.

Better cartoon charcaters than pale, washed out muted pastels for young kids. You actually believe that's a good look for a child? It looks garish on young kids. You buy that ugly crap so you can tell people where you got it and it was made in Europe so you can feel like they are all impressed, etc. I am sure they compliment you bc what else can they do when you are standing there raving about your believed fashionista self...

What is your problem? Feeling spoken to? How can a pastel look garish? All the cartoon crap just looks tacky. I'm sure your kids look like little ragamuffins, running around in their mismatched Spiderman outfits with stains on them. Exactly the kind of kids I avoid.

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So some of you "avoid" children because of the clothes they wear? WTF? Who. gives. a. shit.

Buy fancy clothes for your kid if it makes you happy and you can. Seriously, why not? It doesn't make you an inherently good person to shop only at Target. But on the other hand it doesn't make you better or mean you care more if you shop at papod'anjou or whatever it's called. Why is this even being debated? WTF!!

Oh and the size thing. You hav to know someone's HEIGHT and BODY TYPE before you can make a statement like "all size 10's are obese." I was an emaciated looking 138 lbs in high school at 6'0 tall and wore a size 10. As an adult I hover around 170 and wear a 12 or 14. I am not close to obese.

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Better cartoon charcaters than pale, washed out muted pastels for young kids. You actually believe that's a good look for a child? It looks garish on young kids. You buy that ugly crap so you can tell people where you got it and it was made in Europe so you can feel like they are all impressed, etc. I am sure they compliment you bc what else can they do when you are standing there raving about your believed fashionista self...

Honey, your roots are showing (and I don't mean your hair).

I feel no need whatsoever to tell anyone anything about my or my children's clothing and I certainly am not dressing them or myself to impress anyone. As far as I am concerned it is just good grooming and good taste. We feel quite comfortable in and with our clothing choices. I get no arguments from my childen over what they wear. No need for such hostility and anger. So, one last time, different strokes for different folks. 8)

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Look, This is so ridiculous.
I like my kids to look good, and I realize that in a few years I will not be able to tell them what to wear. I know quality wrt sewing and I like style. What is so wrong with that. Olive juice is nice, but it is not yet that recognizable so most people do't know where I get her stuff so I am not "showing off". I have had many compliments, someone just told they like everything she wears. My kids do not wear all OJ, no way. But if it matters, you will find ways to get things cheaper on sale, buy ahead and so on. In the end, I spend about $250 more a year on their clothes than I would if we did Target. But I would not like the look if I bought from Traget. If I decorate my home nicely, does that mean that I have screwed up priorities?

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Anonymous wrote:The question is not whether Size 10 or 12 qualifies as overweight, or even whether Size 20 or 22 qualifies as overweight. The question is whether Sie 10, 12, 20, 22 deserves to be categorically ridiculed, written off, or devalued simply because they wear a certain size.

They don't.

No one is putting anyone down. We have a serious obesity crisis in this country. There are some who are a little bit chubby who don't realize that they will likely eventually become diabetic, and that will shorten their lives. Not to mention that it will cost the system tons. It is the people who are slightly overweight who are the ones in the most denial.
A friend of mine told me that her sister suffers from diabetes, but the real health problem is obesity. (No this is not Type I diabetes)
Can we be real?

You're right. The answer to the obesity crisis is to draw attention constantly to the fact that people are overweight, because otherwise they have no idea. They all believe they are a Size 4. Therefore, it's perfectly appropriate to make wisecracks, because that's the way we let them know they are chubsters. Great idea.

CAT, is that you?

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Anonymous wrote:Thought I'd share my new favorite...

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Ugly and boring.