April 28th, 2010 Finding Good Deals for Kids Clothes This Season

Let’s play a word association game: when I say the words “kids clothes” what is the first thing that comes to your head?

Not cheap?

Quickly outgrown?

Waste of money?

Yeah, I would say all of those are good ways to describe children’s clothing. Unless you’re a yo-yo dieter there is no other type of clothing in your wardrobe that becomes irrelevant faster. You don’t buy children’s clothes for seasons as much as you buy them for the season. Chances are this year’s summer clothing will spend next summer in a box.

This is why finding a good deal is so important for parents looking for children’s clothing. With the summer season coming up parents will be hitting department stores in droves to find the perfect pair of shorts, dresses, t-shirts and swimsuits for their kids. And because kids grow so rapidly, they will be obsolete by the end of the summer. Unless you’re planning on hand me downs for your next little bundle of joy, it’s important to find a way to mix quality and price in your purchases.

The best thing you can do is scan the sales. Chances are in April and May stores will begin to roll out their big summer sales. With the economy still struggling, these years’ sales should be even more aggressive meaning that different stores will be fighting for your business. Be sure to check out the deals at different stores and don’t be afraid to shop around for the best bargain.

When you finally find a store that is to your liking, make sure you go at a time when they will have the most clothes available on sale. If it’s a weekend sale don’t wait till the last second. Yes, there will be a lot of people in store on Friday morning, but you’ll have a better chance finding what you came in for. Also, keep your eyes open for in-store only sales of special bargains. A lot of department stores will only advertise part of their sales items in advertisements. You might find seconds full of stuff you had no idea were on sale.

Another thing to look out for is off-season sale items. Many stores will be trying to get rid of their winter gear along with moving their summer supply. This means that you could get amazing deals on sweatshirts of pants for next winter. Now, this can be tricky since your child will grow, so be sure to plan ahead and buy for how big they will be in six months. Trust me, it’s easier than it sounds and you’ll save a lot of money in the mean time.

Author Kim Green spends time researching the best quality kids clothes for her nieces, nephews and her own children.