Quality kids clothing (spinoff from Janie & Jack thread)

[Anonymous]

Some of the comments on the Janie and Jack thread - about quality of their merchandise going down and the logo-ification of so much of their clothes - got me thinking... is quality of “quality” kids brands going down? For instance, I have been buying Hanna Andersen clothes for many years, and have received some as hand me downs that are probably a decade old and still in great shape. Last couple years, I feel the quality of their PJs and girls dresses has gone down. Thinner material, less durable. Went in there recently for a baby gift and the baby stuff just wasn’t as soft and cuddly as I remembered.
Another example - Tea. Bought leggings from them and the knees wore thin way too quickly.

Thoughts? Will these companies go the way of J & J? What are your tried and true quality clothing brands for your kids?

[Anonymous]

I don't buy a lot of boutique clothing anymore now that my son is older and has opinions. As much as it surprises me to say I have found that all of our target clothes can easily make it through another child or more.

[Anonymous]

Hanna has definitely go down the hill.
I have switched to shop at catimini.

[Anonymous]

I really primary.

[Anonymous]

Little kids generally outgrow clothes before they wear out. There isn't much value in used clothing matter how expensive it originally was. Kids just want something comfortable that they can play in. Unless you get a really great deal, there is no reason to buy the more expensive brands. Save your money for when they are older and can get more use from an item before worrying about buying really high quality stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Little kids generally outgrow clothes before they wear out. There isn't much value in used clothing matter how expensive it originally was. Kids just want something comfortable that they can play in. Unless you get a really great deal, there is no reason to buy the more expensive brands. Save your money for when they are older and can get more use from an item before worrying about buying really high quality stuff.

I disagree. I buy a lot of Mini Boden and it has great resale. At least 50% of what I paid or more. And it holds up well. Old Hanna is the same but I agree the newer stuff is hit or miss in quality. I’ve mostly turned to small shops for quality clothes that are cute, durable and hold resale value.

[Anonymous]

Mini boden has great quality

[Anonymous]

Here are some good brands. The chain stores you mentioned are not.

Petite plume for PJs
Carriage boutique
Bella bliss
Little English

[Anonymous]

Dondolo

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I really primary.

Primary leggings hold up for us. Dresses are nice too.

[Anonymous]

I really like Polarn o Pyret.

[Anonymous]

I like to shop ebay for older Hanna, Janie and Jack and as PP mentioned Polarn o Pyret. Also on ebay, European/UK brands which will usually be higher quality than brands sold in US. (Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, Mayoral, Joules, and some German and French brands that I can't remember right now.)

[Anonymous]

I love Tuc Tuc, which is a Spanish brand also sold in the UK. But their clothing isn't available anywhere here that I am aware of, unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

JoJoMaman Bebe is decent quality.
Older Hanna.
Mini Boden is generally good quality. I love their designs.

Tea collection is cute, but the quality is hit or miss and the necklines often stretch quickly.

[Anonymous]

Jacadi, Petit Bateau, La Coqueta, Amaia - all European brands, which are more expensive, but they fit better and, most importantly, they last so much longer!