Essential girls clothes?

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Hi all, there was a time when my 2 little girls aged 4 and 6 were very well dressed in Boden. As I have been cutting back to pay off my debts they have hardly any new clothes. Today my mum said they looked scruffy. So I think it's time to get them some new (cheap clothes). Since the littlest one started school I haven't had to buy much at all as she's now in a school uniform most of the time.

They won't need much therefore, just bigger sizes really.
So does any one have a list/recommendations of essential things a young girl will need please. I want to really de clutter their existing wardrobe a the same time to be more orgainsed.

Hope this post makes sense!

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• My little girl is now a teenager but when she was around that age she wore a lot of leggings. Leggings are great when dresses get too short. A fleece or a hoody you can't go wrong with. A pair of jeans. A skirt that can be dressed up or down. Basic t shirts you can pick up pretty cheap. Tbh I find some of the cheaper shops like Primark a bit neat size wise so you might have to go up sizes. I used to shop for her in my local Next outlet and pick up sale things in M&S.
  There are always sales on in the high street shops or an offer on.
  Do you know anyone handy with a sewing machine? Or have friends with slightly older kids who might have some clothes they could pass on to you. My old neighbours had a boy older than my DS and he was always growing so I used to get massive black bags of Next clothes, tops, jeans, trousers, jackets, all hardly ever worn and I was really grateful for them.
• Thank you fur the advice. I'll ask if anyone has any clothes for them x
• My DD bought lots of Boden stuff (and similar) for DGD either in their sale or on ebay. She also used to sell on things she had outgrown on ebay too.
  https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Girls-Clot...62&Brand=Boden
  Now she's a teenager she's moved on to Jack Wills but interspersed with some basics from Asda, Sainsbury's and Primark. These shops sell some nice bits for little girls too.
  I think the trick is to shop carefully to avoid the tarty look which is all too prevalent in some girls' clothes.
  ETA: I don't know your mum's circumstances but presents of clothes from grandparents are always welcome. I always like to buy something spring/summer for Easter as they don't need that many chocolate eggs!
• I find this query rather precious!
  There are umpteen clothes shops, selling basics from Primark to Monsoon, cheap to expensive.
  Basics from Next, I'd say, if you can't stomach Primark or George from Asda.
• A wardrobe of outgrown Boden may be potential cash in the bank - if lightly used, carefully washed & well photographed, see if you can eBay them, or better, find a clothing exchange?
• Tesco and asda are great for kids clothes, especially in the sales! I've just kitted out my 3 and not one item cost more than Ј6. I love a bargain GAP sales are also great for cheap kids clothes! I try and stock up in there when thiere's a 75% sale. Their clothes last and wear very well. I don't tend to buy much from primark anymore as the things I've bought havent lasted and have fallen apart after a couple washes. Maybe I've just been unlucky though?!
  Essentials I would say are leggings, couple pairs of decent jeans, a few short sleeved and a few long sleeved tops. Couple of hoodies and maybe cardis and a nice outfit for if you're going somewhere that you need to be a bit posher
• Facebook and gumtree are also really good for buying bundles of preloved clothes
• Charity shops can have good new/nearly new clothes. Worth having a look.
• I must be common/poor because i've never even heard of Boden!! i used to get my kids stuff from Asda/Tesco. I found Primark too small in the sizes, Next a bit expensive.
• I agree that buying basics from the likes of Tesco or Asda, are the way to go, and even better if you can get stuff in the sales. Check out to see if Debenhams have a sale on too.
  I've never been inclined to get expensive clothing for children, as they grow out of them so quickly, and can easily get ruined. If it's something cheap, it's not so bad, but if it's expensive, I would be devastated, and it's hardly the child's fault. Saying that, for something a bit special, then yes, I have bought the odd posh frock. I did get some lovely designer dresses in Debenham's sale for my grand daughter, and only because I really liked the dresses, nothing to do with them being designer. I would never have paid the full price in a million years, think the most expensive was Ј13.
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  Essentials I would say are leggings, couple pairs of decent jeans, a few short sleeved and a few long sleeved tops. Couple of hoodies and maybe cardis and a nice outfit for if you're going somewhere that you need to be a bit posher [/QUOTE]
  Fab this is just what I was after thanks. Just picked up a lovely pale blue cardi in H and M for 5.99 which fits the bill. :-)
• If you are ok with second hand clothes then I can highly recommend this Facebook page:-
  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Child...95810230471625
  The women who run it are lovely and I have been very happy with the clothes I have brought for them. I try to buy several items at once (including bigger sizes to put away) in order to reduce p&p cost.
• I think TU at sainsbugs has 25% off this week, I really like the adult stuff (and am often complimented on it) so it would be worth looking at the kids stuff.
  As for the essentials, I'd just try and think through what they need. Maybe 2/3 pairs of leggings/jeans. 3/4 T-shirts - mix of short and long sleeved, couple of sweatshirts, nice knit for 'posher' occasions. weeks worth of undies. The numbers sort of depend on how often you want to wash!
• Thing is, it's a fine balance once they start school between not having too many wasted clothes that they grow out with before they have a chance to wear and having enough to get you through the school holidays. Until they are in uniform most of the time it's a bit hard to gauge.
  I too would raise some funds selling and good condition stuff they've grown out of.
  But yes, little girls and leggings, longer length tops. A dress or two and some tights. Jeans, couple of tees and a hoody.
  Our granny is a fab shopper and often finds loads of stuff, especially for my youngest (also 4) in charity shops - she goes to a more affluent area and gets some great quality stuff.
  Supermarkets, Matalan, Primark, Peacocks etc
  I think someone has already mentioned sainsburys has their TU sale on at the moment. I like their stuff, my kids are both above average height and they are a good fit for us.
• I usually buy from H&M and Primark for my 8yr old DD. H&M has 3 for 2 offers on leggings, long-sleeved tshirts etc. However I hadn't been to Primark for a long time and I was amazed at the selection they had for her age now. A few of the items were "layer me" options. So you could get a couple of outfits with a combination of a few items.
  If I needed anything for an occasion, I usually go to TK-maxx. They have more unique ones, but maybe a tad too expensive for everyday wear.
• I now buy all of my children's clothes from either the TU range @ Sainsburys, George @ ASDA, or from Matalan. I buy my daughters jeans from NEXT as she has long, slim legs!
  The boys receive many compliments and always look smart. I have asked family members before for items like pyjamas, body-warmers, undies (along with the Easter Eggs!) and other one-offs like jumpers for their birthdays or Christmas gifts.
  My daughter is now starting to help choose her own clothes with my help - in fact she has more style-sense than me(!) but is quickly realising when spending her own pocket money on a dress or some shoes, that she can get more for her money and still look good in these shops.
  I find for myself (a size 22 plus-size lady) that I can get most of my clothes from either George @ ASDA, Sainsburys, or M&S and although I don't like how I look, I like the clothes and can look good in them!