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Do you buy now for next year?

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sunflowerjesss
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Do you buy now for next year?

TCP has major sales going on. Should I buy now for Ryan next year?

Do I need to worry it may not be "in style"?

Posted 2/13/10 4:44 PM
 
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KateDevine
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

There are no styles for boysChat Icon

I don't really shop ahead, sometimes if I see something I can't resist, I will, but I've never really seen the need to

Plus I like instant gratificationChat Icon

Posted 2/13/10 4:46 PM
 

ChrisDee
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Never, I am not that organized and I really hate to shop.

Posted 2/13/10 4:56 PM
 

KateDevine
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Posted by ChrisDee

Never, I am not that organized and I really hate to shop.



I knew I liked youChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/13/10 5:07 PM
 

nov04libride
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

No, DS is 7 months and in 18 month clothes, so I couldn't even guess what size he will be next winter. Chat Icon

ETA: I would never worry about style.

Message edited 2/13/2010 5:09:29 PM.

Posted 2/13/10 5:09 PM
 

jes81276
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

yes, always, and esp. from TCP when they have their major sales like they're having now. Just ordered a ton of stuff...for boys the stuff is so basic that I never worry about the style.

Posted 2/13/10 5:10 PM
 

ReiRei13
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

I always do, especially when Old navy, TCP and Kohls have awesome sales!!

Posted 2/13/10 5:18 PM
 

headoverheels
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Posted by KateDevine

Plus I like instant gratificationChat Icon



This is me Chat Icon I saw the crazy sales at Gymboree but I'm worried that I won't like the clothes next year.

Posted 2/13/10 5:19 PM
 

Palebride
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

I do....but Lily is really predictable with sizes. I have her spring, summer and winter wardrobes pretty well stocked for the next year. I love sales!!

Posted 2/13/10 5:26 PM
 

butterfly20
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

yup. bought some stuff there. great price id in doubt i gets bigger tops and get pants with elastic

Posted 2/13/10 5:37 PM
 

NinaLemon
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Posted by nov04libride

No, DS is 7 months and in 18 month clothes, so I couldn't even guess what size he will be next winter. Chat Icon

ETA: I would never worry about style.



This is my thing too, I would love to buy now and save money but I have no idea what size DS will be. He is a peanut and who knows if he'll hit a growth spurt or just stay little???

Posted 2/13/10 5:42 PM
 

lilbean
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Posted by sunflowerjesss

TCP has major sales going on. Should I buy now for Ryan next year?

Do I need to worry it may not be "in style"?



I always do, i get al ds clothes ahead, we just finished up for next year coat and all...

Posted 2/13/10 5:43 PM
 

CunningOne
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

I try and get them each a winter coat for the following year. Clothes, not so muh anymore.

Posted 2/13/10 5:48 PM
 

babymakes3
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

When DD was younger, I bought ahead all the time and it worked out very well. She wore everything in the right season.

I kept a basket in her closet and put the clothes in there for upcoming seasons and dug them out when needed.

Posted 2/13/10 6:14 PM
 

brownie
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

I bought some stuff at Kohls but stuff she can wear this summer, so I had a better idea for the size. A few things for next winter (black pants, thermals--things that won't go out of style), but only a few because I am not sure what size she'll be. She's 6months and wears (depending on the brand), 6mos, 9mos, a few 12mos.

Posted 2/13/10 6:22 PM
 

Ang-Rich
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

If I see something I like...or for basics I will buy in advance if the price is right.

Posted 2/13/10 6:25 PM
 

04bride
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Yes,every season.I have had this summers wardrobe for a while now and just finished next fall winters season of clothes.

Posted 2/13/10 6:39 PM
 

Erica
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Posted by nov04libride

No, DS is 7 months and in 18 month clothes, so I couldn't even guess what size he will be next winter. Chat Icon





Both my kids were the same - but by 2 DS#2 had 2T falling off his waist...

you just never know.

Posted 2/13/10 6:46 PM
 

sasha96
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

i have been but DD has been very consistent with sizes and she staying in a size for a very long time.

Posted 2/13/10 7:55 PM
 

aliwnec10
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

YES!!!!

I have always bought ahead for Jacen. But he's on the small side so i haven't had to worry about him sprouting up in a short amount of time. Chat Icon

Right now, i have clothes for him through 3T! Chat Icon

I would much rather spend $200 at most on his clothes than $700. Chat Icon

ETA: i have wire drawers that i bought at Home depot that sit in his closet. One is for size 2 stuff and one is for size 3T stuff. The rest of his clothes... the shirts all get hung up and the pj's and pants are in his dresser. But i'm super organized and pretty anal about it. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

ETA#2: i bought stuff at TCP the other day for next winter. 7 long sleeve tops, 2 hats and 2 pairs of jeans for $35!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 2/13/2010 8:07:05 PM.

Posted 2/13/10 8:04 PM
 

JennyPenny
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

I do. Alexa is just about 6 months and so far has stayed true to size. So far I have her stocked up to a year and tomorrow I am going with MIL to get more for 12-18 mths.

Posted 2/13/10 8:11 PM
 

julz33
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

Posted by nov04libride

No, DS is 7 months and in 18 month clothes, so I couldn't even guess what size he will be next winter. Chat Icon

ETA: I would never worry about style.



Landon wore 18 months a year ago and now only wears 2T. His growth really slowed down after he turned 1.

I always buy some stuff for next year and so far it has worked out with sizing. I don't buy too much just incase though.

At the end of summer last year I got tons of polo shirts, t-shirts, shorts, and bathing suits for like $3 or less each.

Posted 2/13/10 8:19 PM
 

mamasita27
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

It's very tempting but I don't usually because everyone in the family is always buying dd clothes and she also gets hand me downs from our neighbor! I did buy 3 cute bathing suits from Land's end at the end of last summer for this coming summer though! they better fit , they are SOOO cute! I cannot wait for her to wear them!

Posted 2/13/10 8:39 PM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

I shop ahead for winter jackets. I always order a size larger & get 2 years out of them. Also I opt for LL Bean or Lands End. Lands End is returnable AT ANY TIME - for the purchase price. Just take it back to Sears if it doesn't work out.

Posted 2/13/10 8:45 PM
 

MrsRivera
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Re: Do you buy now for next year?

I used to, but it's been coming back to bite me recently. I bought DD all sorts of cute summer clothes when BRU had them on sale at the beginning of the fall. Well, I bought her 18 months in everything, and she's starting to OUTGROW 18-month clothing now. And my next DC is going to be a boy, so I can't even save them for the next one Chat Icon

Posted 2/13/10 8:46 PM
 
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