| Let’s face it, purchasing kids clothes can be a | | | | a little bit easier time then those who kids are |
| stressful and expensive endeavor. Any parent can | | | | babies. Kids will have growth spurts, but nowhere |
| relate stories of going into a chain store of | | | | near what babies have. If you have friends with |
| specialty shop and being shocked by the prices | | | | kids ask them how much they grew from a |
| they find. Of course, since kids have a tendency | | | | certain age. You can also check the internet or |
| to grow out of clothes faster then you can buy | | | | books for typical child growth charts. |
| them; most parents are also powerless to resist | | | | When purchasing out of season clothes, it is |
| these clothing prices. Who has the time to | | | | always pertinent to pay attention to style as well |
| comparison shop when your trips to the clothing | | | | as price. Since kids can be picky, make sure you |
| store occur between school getting out at 3 and | | | | purchase something that they will actually wear. |
| soccer practice beginning at 4. | | | | What good is saving $5 on a sweatshirt if your |
| For those looking for a way to cut their kids | | | | child has a tantrum every time they have to |
| clothing costs, there is something that they can | | | | wear it? Make sure they accompany you during |
| do: plan ahead. Buying clothes out of season is the | | | | the sale so that they can pick designs that they |
| best way to find good deals. To clear out their | | | | like. Also, try and pick more neutral colors and |
| inventory, most clothing companies will have | | | | designs as kids will be more willing to wear these. |
| monster sales to make way for new | | | | You can always fill out an ensemble later in the |
| “seasonal product”. This means that | | | | year when the more contemporary seasonal |
| sweaters will be up to 75% less in June as they | | | | designs are out, this is all about getting the major |
| are in December. Visa versa for summer garb: | | | | shopping out of the way (this is where you will |
| want a great price on a child’s swimsuit? | | | | spend most of your money anyway). |
| Check out the prices in November. | | | | By following these simple steps you will be able to |
| This of course means a lot of planning ahead. To | | | | save a good amount of money on your |
| get the best deals, you’re probably going to | | | | child’s clothes. Be sure to check chain and big |
| buy clothing about six months before your kids | | | | box stores in season as sometimes they might |
| will need them (note: this may not apply to the | | | | have overbought and are looking to get rid of |
| southern states where shorts and t-shirts can be | | | | some of their product, including trendy kids |
| utilized year round). This means looking ahead to | | | | clothes. This way you can get current product for |
| see how much your child is going to grow in that | | | | sales prices that are usually reserved for off |
| time. For those whose kids are older might have | | | | season. |