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Children can go through clothes at an alarming rate. They grow so fast, and keeping them in clothes that fit and are in good condition can be a hard feat to accomplish sometimes. Yes, they’re hard on clothes too, and what was new a couple of weeks ago can look completely worn and unwearable a few weeks later.
The best thing to do in cases where your kids are growing fast, outgrowing their clothes or their really, really wearing them out, you have to make sure you keep their closet well-stocked. Keeping a rotation of clothes in their closet ensure that they always have something to wear, and it’s at least presentable. Here are some ways to do that:
- Buy clothes off-season for the next size they’re growing into. This is a great way to buy designer labels at a reduced cost. It wouldn’t be unusual to go up one or even two sizes more than what they’re already wearing.
- Shop at more than one store so you can find deals and bargains of all sorts. By keeping your eyes peeled, you can find many valuable deals. Always shop during a sales event and use coupons too if they’re available.
- Join a clothes co-op group where you can swap clothes among other families with children of the same size, gender, styles, etc.
- Shop at consignment stores, thrift stores and discount bargain centers. You will be surprised at the valuable and fashionable items you can find at these stores.
When you organize their closets and spend time stocking their clothes as much as possible, you’ll see that it’s far easier to find something for them to wear all of the time. Be sure to also stock their closet with accessories like belts, jewelry, hair accessories and colored socks so they will have an assortment of style items from which to choose.
