How To Style Your Kids Without Breaking The Bank

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I've always had a love and appreciation for all things fashion-related. And I've always loved to shop. Once I became a Mom, my love for fashion has only been exacerbated because now not only can I shop for myself, but for Aiden as well. There's just something about retail therapy. It's so... refreshing!

And let's face it: Aiden's one stylish little dude.

But he's still little. And he grows out of his clothing in like, a week. And he likes to play. A lot. And while he's playing, he gets down and dirty. Very dirty. I've written about this before back when I first started blogging and didn't have any readers.

Since writing that post, I've realized that I no longer have a disposable income to spend as I please. So I've learned to put my big girl pants on and become responsible with my funds and whatnot. That's when I decided to come up with a few rules for maintaining his style... and my funds.

Never buy anything full price. 
I've learned that [fashion] patience is a virtue. That awesome article of clothing that you must have will go on sale. It always does. And if it doesn't, another store will have something of similar style and quality, but cheaper. It's just a matter of having the patience to look around in other stores.

Utilize online shopping.
This sorta goes hand-in-hand with the first rule. Let's say I spot the coolest skinny jeans for tots at Store XYZ.com for $30.00. There's no way I'm spending that kind of money on Aiden. He's cute and all, but I don't think so. But I want similar jeans for him. What do I do? Head on over to other stores (of similar quality) and see if they have similar jeans for a cheaper price. Score!

Beware of online shopping.
That being said, sometimes online shopping can hurt your pockets too. Sometimes the shipping can be so much or the "sale" items can be more than it actually is in the store. If you are skeptical, it's always a good idea to call the store to find out how much the item is in stores. If it's cheaper, head to the store. Double score!

Stock up on basic t-shirts and denim. 
This is pretty simple and stratight-forward -- stock up when your budget allows. Sometimes I even buy clothing one size up so that it can last until the next season.

Layer up.
This sorta goes hand-in-hand with the stocking up rule. In the Fall and on the cooler Spring days, Aiden usually wears a long-sleeved shirt with a t-shirt over it. One of those items are usually from the previous season, but it saves me lots money.

Hope these tips helped you as much as it helps me keep my kid fashionable and stylish without breaking the bank.

Happy shopping!

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