Shopping for boys is easier than you might think. Although it may seem that boys don’t care about clothes or fashion, they do! They might not demand a new outfit for every occasion like girls, but they do like to look cool, and most have a look of their own. Granted, this “look” might be their “favorite” dino t with shorts every day, or anything with their favorite baseball cap, but still it reflects how they want to be seen. Boys tend to have fewer clothes than girls, but they do have favorites and there are always those items they just won’t wear, no matter what!
My two guys definitely have a style of their own. My youngest likes a clean preppy look. Polos, madras shorts, cargo's, sports t’s and shoes, shoes, shoes!! My oldest always has a favorite of the month, and once he has a favorite, it’s that or nothing! He jumps from birds of prey to dinosaurs, space or rock n roll and then back to solids. Seriously, everything one color...shorts, shirts, shoes, hats.... all blue or all green, or whatever color he happens to be into at the moment. Always an adventure.
The nice thing is that there are now stores with boys as their focus rather than an after thought. My favorite, of course, is www.red21boys.com. I can shop for both of my boys in one stop- they can both find new favorites, even with their diverse styles. As a mom, I love the customer service, easy return policy but most of all, the quality! My boys play hard and their clothes need to be durable and easy care. We have shopped at the discount stores for summer clothes and honestly, they can usually find something they like. The problem comes after they have worn the shirts several times and the shirts have been laundered. The colors start to fade, the fabric loses its body, and before you know it, the shirts look old. The discount store t-shirts are less expensive than Wes and Willy,City College, red21boys or Charlie Rocket, but you are lucky if you get a whole summer out of them. I am finding if you shop carefully and watch the sales, you can do much better buying the high quality shirts. They look fresh and new even after one child outgrows it ~ perfect for little brothers to share!
I do have a couple little tips for you. For one, if you sign up for the weekly email, you get to cash in on some major savings! Sometimes the sales are for email members only!
Another thing to keep in mind if you are a first time shopper, is that the clothes tend to run a little big, so if you are in between sizes, go smaller!
Last but not least, shop often so you don't miss out on cool new styles. It seems that every week or so, they get new inventory. Some are exclusive to red21boys.com! I think that is awesome! We love the red21boys style!
So happy shopping, enjoy your summer and your boys!!
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