728x90
my iParenting
From Our Sponsors
e-newsletters
Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters

new terms of use
new privacy policy
award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Home › Articles › Saving Your Money › Dressed Up Frugally

Dressed Up Frugally

10 Ways To Reduce Your Spending On Children's Clothing

By Marie-Helen Goyetche

Pages:  1  2  

  • Can you make any of the clothes yourself? Summer fabric is usually on sale during the fall and the heavier fabric is on sale during the spring.

  • Summer is a good time to carry your list with you as you shop at store sales, garage sales, thrift shops and consignment stores. Anticipate growth and buy a size (or two) bigger.

  • Ask other parents, relative and friends to exchange "hand-me-down" clothes.

  • SocksFor socks and underwear, shop at discount stores or factory outlets, where they sell their irregulars at good prices. Be vigilant, as the prices are not always better at the outlet mall. It's wise to shop around.


  • Use fabric paints on stained clothes or to decorate plain T-shirts. Appliqu豠and badges will also give a new look to a piece of clothing, especially the jeans with worn knees.

  • To give a face lift to a blouse, change the buttons. On girls' jeans or pants that are getting shorter, sew on a lace trim at the bottom for an additional length.

    Pages:  1  2