My daughter and I get lots of compliments on our outfits, so I wanted to share my favorite places to shop. Dressing a girl is fun, and from what I hear, way more fun than dressing a boy.
I have been raised to love a sale. That also means that sometimes I get sucked into buying something just because it's on sale, and I don't really need it. I've also found that having the store apps on my phone and getting the store emails about deals or sales makes me want to shop more. Lately, I've been trying to get better about that. I have adjusted my email settings and deleted the apps, which seems to help.
Generally speaking, I like the style of Gap, Old Navy, and Gymboree/Crazy 8 for my girl. Tea Collection is nice every now and then, but unless it's on clearance, I think it's too expensive. Gap is usually reasonable at 50% off and Old Navy sales can make shopping there dirt cheap. Target's Cat and Jack line is inexpensive and cute, as is their Cherokee brand. My final brand pick for little miss is Oshkosh Genuine Kids. The themes and styles are trendy and affordable even without a sale.
As a working mom, I tend to prefer LOFT for my clothes because it's professional looking and most of it is machine washable. Gap is hit or miss for my taste, as is Old Navy. Banana is nice, but usually too expensive. I was reminded this weekend why I do most of my clothes shopping online nowadays - the stores are so crowded, and staff is either too involved or too aloof. That's why I love shopping on ThredUp. You can return things for free if something doesn't fit, and things are priced to sell. Plus, you can try everything on at home! Zulily is fun, too, but they don't do returns and it can take forever to get your stuff sometimes. Locally, Style Encore isn't bad, but you have to have time to dig.
That's pretty much where we do our shopping. I don't mind second hand and I love sales. Dressing myself and my girl is just another creative outlet for me, especially since I don't have time to really sit and craft anymore. Happy shopping, everyone!
