3-Things To Look For When Shopping For Children's Clothing

March 05, 2019

Below we'll be going over a few great things to keep in mind when shopping for children's clothing wherever you go:

1. GROWING ROOM ISN'T WHAT YOU THINK IT IS

Young girls tend to grow up, not out. Consider the hemline, and think about where it will lie a year from now. For example, in a year, a dress that falls below the knee will very likely fall at or above the knee. By no means is this a bad look! It's just a great idea to take the next year of growth into consideration.

2. CONSIDER THE FABRIC

If you're very conscious about whats going on in the world, this can be a bit tip for you! Some people blindly think cotton is superior to polyester. Maybe that was the case during the 1970's when leisure suits were big, but that's certainly not the case any more. Cotton doesn't hold its color or shape very well. If you don't believe us, just check out your t-shirt collection.

Some people erroneously think that cotton is better for the planet. But consider the following:

Cotton is a water hog. It takes 20,000 liters just to produce one pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
Cotton production accounts for 23% of all agricultural pesticides. This is more than any other agricultural crop.

3. THE EYES TELL ALL

Look at her face when she tries on her garment. If she's got a huge smile, or is beaming with pride, you've got a winner. This is something she'll wear all the time. Unlike adults, children aren't concerned with being seen in the same outfit over and over. To the contrary, if a girl really loves her dress, she'll show great loyalty to it. If it's not super comfy or special looking, there's a large chance it will just wind up in the back of the closet. Hint: If she won't leave the store without hugging the rest of the rack, you've got a winner!