There’s some weird wives tale about girls being more fun to shop for. I beg to differ! As much as I dream about headbands + twirly dresses, I am still the girl who used to sneak my brother’s basketball jerseys + change at school growing up!
jack : beanie (similar) | pants (similar) | shirt (similar) | shoes
jonah : sweatshirt (similar) | pants | shoes
ZARA : This is kind of a one stop shop where you can find fun little unique pieces for the whole family. This is where I do a looooot of my shopping for the boys! They have incredible basics for affordable prices. But be warned, they wear through these tees fast. They aren’t the thickest quality, but their jeans are skinny + their styles are minimal. Which is a win in my book. I’d say their tee’s usually run small or TTS, but I always size down in pants or shorts!
COTTON ON KIDS : Another great place for basics. I love buying matching sweatsuits for the boys (Rigg’s wearing one in the picture above). I bought this same sweatshirt for alllll the boys. They have super cute graphic tees that feel like cheesy than your typical character shirts. The prices are more affordable + you can usually always have some promotion going – – – I snagged these last week for buy one get one free. If you are local to Utah, we just got a store in Fashion Place mall + they usually carry most items I find from online.
ROCKETS OF AWESOME : this is one that we are adding in this year. Guys when we got the box from Rockets the boys were sooooo stoked. Like legit it made me so happy to watch them be so genuinely happy opening a package. They love all the fun prints + bright colors + I love that they all have a modern cut to them. They fit the boys perfect.
We loved E V E R Y T H I N G . You can use code : GINGER25 for 25% off your first purchase.
NORDSTROM : we found some solid pieces for the boys this year during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. (here is the full post) I spent more on them than on myself 🙂 We stocked up while it was on sale, try brands like Vans, Nike + Volcom, they also price match + have the best customer service.
MARKS + SPENCER : I get a lot of the boys church clothes + shoes form Marks + Spencer. They tend to be a more skinnier fit with adjustable waistbands, which works great for our boys.
BING KIDS : Loooove throwing in some ANINE BING into their everyday looks. The prices are a little more expensive as she is a high end designer, but I usually buy the pieces big + know that I’ll be able to hand them down. Her quality is incredible + the twinning opporturinty? YES PLEASE.
NIKE : Rigg would be in basketball shorts everrrrryday if he never had to wash them. I snagged these shorts during the Nordstrom Sale for the boys. I have a hard time finding basketball shorts that aren’t supppper baggy, but these were winners. Go TTS or one size up + roll down the waistband. I love the more modern taper.
BACKCOUNTRY : All out outdoor gear for the boys + Patagonia Jacket’s are usually from Backcountry. Each of the boys have a down jacket + a fleece pull over. They’re sooooo warm + a necessity when you live in Utah. We even find a lot of everyday wear for them at Backcountry. The quality is great + the service is the besssst. Be sure to use code : GINGER for 10% off your purchase.
H&M : a great option for basics. I’ve had more luck online rather than in store. Their little organic line looks just like zara + is usually 1/4 the price. Save the search as a bookmark in your toolbar + click it when you see h&m is having a sale! Also a great place for socks + undies.
OLD NAVY : Super affordable + they always have sales. You may have to do a tiny bit of digging to find your favorites, but it’s worth the hunt. Rigg loved this tiger shirt + so do I!
SHOES :
We are pretty loyal to VANS around here + one you can catch at least one of us in a pair every single day of the year. The boys also love CONVERSE + NIKE’S for day to day + NATIVE’S for summer time! Super easy to slip on.
#MOMHACK : I go for slip ons or velcro 9/10 times so everyone can grab their own shoes + put them on themselves. Saves a little time when rushing out the door.
The boys love pairing their shoes with STANCE socks!
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions about shopping for boys, be sure to leave a comment below.