How to Save BIG on Your Children’s Clothes


There is always talk about how fast kids grow up. They go from a small newborn baby to an energetic toddler in a mere blink of an eye! The hardest part about them growing up so fast is keeping clothes in their closet that actually fit them. It’s like I buy my daughter a new outfit and after a few wears it is already too small! Not only is my daughter growing out of her clothes faster than I can replenish them, but it also doesn’t take long before there is a giant stain on them either. Let’s face it—kids are tough on clothes! 

While clothing is a necessity of life, it is often hard to bring myself to spend a lot of money on baby clothes when I know in a month or two they will either be too small or too stained. After expressing my frustrations to a friend who has a 2 year old and a baby on the way, she gave me some great tips on how to buy new, name brand kids clothing for little-to-nothing. I’m talking amazing saving here! This woman is the queen of finding a great deal! Just last week she scored an adorable Baby Gab dress, regularly on clearance for $25, for less than $2! The best part of all… she agreed to share her great money saving tips with you too!

  • Think ahead and buy bigger sizes to put away for later—this will save you money in the long run.
  • Shop end of season clearance. Even though it’s end of season for stores, your child can usually wear the clothes for a couple more months and then next year too. For example, right now stores are discounting winter clothes to make room for spring/summer inventory, but it’s still winter clothing weather.
  • Go through your child’s wardrobe and decided what clothes your child needs(ex. 2 pairs of pants, a light-weight jacket, etc). This will help eliminate the compulsive desire to buy just because there is a good deal. 
  • Know the brand of clothes and styles that best fit your child. Every store’s sizes fit differently. For example, H&M pants run really big on my daughter, while Old Navy pants run a bit small. 
  • Look for things that make clothing wearable for longer—like an adjustable waist.
  • Know the stores you shop and when they have sales or additional off clearance items. For example: Dillard’s is an additional off all clearance the last week of every month.
  • Double-up coupons with sales or clearance. While I love extra savings, make sure you read the fine print as there may be some stores that will not allow you to use coupons on sale or clearance items.
  • Always buy the next size up from what your child is currently wearing. 
  • Clearance sale items are usually at the back of the store.
  • Look online for sales and additional discountsusually stores will price match online prices.
  • Visit discount stores such as Ross, TJ Max, and Marshall’s. They even have clearance and marked-down items.


    I’d like to publicly thank my friend, Rachelle, for the wonderful tips and I hope you found them to be as helpful as I did. We love finding new ways to save money, so if you have any additional tips or know of any good sales, please feel free to share them with all of us in the comment section below! 

    Happy saving!

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    5 thoughts on “How to Save BIG on Your Children’s Clothes

    • Commented 10 years ago

      I love this post! So many great tips! I have bags and tubs of clothes that are too big for my kids. I’m so excited to not have to worry about their wardrobe a year from now when those clothes fit! Thanks for linking up at Something Fabulous Wednesday!

    • Commented 10 years ago

      Thanks for shating your tips- are helpful!
      hugs

    • Commented 10 years ago

      Wonderful tips Kristie, I completely agree! I use to be that girl who’d buy stuff for my daughter just because I was getting a great deal on it. Then when I’d take it home I’d realize it either didn’t fit her right or she had nothing that matched with it.

    • Commented 10 years ago

      This is not necessarily a sale tip. But I did yard sales last summer to dress my son. Poor kid, he has two older sisters, and pink and purple are a no no for him. Lots of clothes, lots of name brands, and usually I found a $5 stuff a grocery sack. I probably spent $30 last summer for his clothes for summer and winter.
      I will say, find what brands fit your kids before you hit up yard sales. That way you won’t be swayed by cheap deals, but actually look for what you will use for your kids.
      Thanks for posting this, I am totally pinning it!

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