If you are planning to shop for name brand clothes for your children, and who doesn’t, but are worried about the super-high price, you have many exciting options! Name brand children’s clothing from the hottest labels do not have to be expensive. There are a number of ways to make sure that nice looking clothes for your kids don’t end up burning a hole in your pocket book!

Visit Flea markets for Great Deals on Kids Clothes

That’s right. Thousands of flea markets around the country routinely feature vendors who sell highflying labels at very reasonable prices. Vendors are interested in giving you the latest merchandise so that you will return for more. Buying name brand clothes for your children from  a flea market can save you a lot of money if you know what you are looking for.

The Duplicate Alert

You should know how to spot fakes too because  counterfeiting is a risk you will have to take when you try to save a buck or two in your ongoing efforts to stretch the almighty dollar. Simply look for holograms and authentic tags. Touch and feel the fabric and do not shop in dim lighting.

On the down side, you need to know that no flea market has the facility to try out the dresses you buy. There are no trial rooms like the midtown or suburban upscale department stores. Knowing the measurements of your child can be of great help here. Also, remember that vendors at flea markets sell merchandise “as is” and all sales are final. There is no refund policy in place here. So, shopping with great care and caution will be of great advantage for you.

Locating Flea Markets in your Community

Having trouble locating flea markets in your community? Simply go to your favorite search engine and type “flea market” followed by the name of your community. There are tons of flea market directories on the Internet that will come out of the woodworks to help you find a flea market in your neighborhood.

Clearance sales to Buy Name Brand Children’s Clothing

Clearance sales announced frequently by department stores provide incredible opportunities  to shop for name brand clothes for your children for the next time the season rolls around. The only drawback is that if you fail to predict the size of clothes for your kids, you will be at a loss. Having said that, I believe that this is a risk worth taking because you are sure to find someone in your family or circle of friends who has a child suitable for the apparel you have purchased. It will save you a trip to the mall to look for a birthday present!

You can and should also shop online. Most of the stores, which have websites of their own, have a clearance section. If you shop clothes for your children from the websites like www.ebates.com, you will be able to save a lot of money since you can receive cash back percentages for your total purchase. Just about every major department store sells web only specials. So get on the mailing list and visit the websites when you have the time.

Consignment Stores that Showcase Children’s Clothing

A consignment store is a store where people leave things they do not need and wish to sell. They get paid only when the product is sold. Consignment stores are another great option to try while shopping for name brand children’s clothing. These are very popular and even if the price is on the higher side, it is worth the effort since some consignment stores are picky when accepting kids clothes. I have rarely found clothes in poor condition at consignment stores and I think this is because consignment stores are beginning to attract quality traffic. You might also want to visit www.poshpoint.com which is sort of like an online consignment store. You will find brand name children’s clothing bargains here from time to time. Visit regularly.

Off-price retailers with Everyday Low Prices on Brand Name Children’s Clothes

Off price retail stores are often called discount retailers. Here, you can find a good variety of name brand clothes for children. This industry gained immense popularity during the recession of the 1970s. Factory outlet stores sort of fall in this category too. Read my post on shopping at a factory outlet store for children’s clothing for a few good tips and tricks.

Thrift Stores where you just might get Lucky

Thrift stores offer quality at a reasonable price. The income generated goes for good causes like the homeless and the needy. Stores like Salvation Army Stores and Goodwill are constantly looking to buy and sell quality merchandise. while shopping at thrift stores, you will have to be a tad careful. Look for stained and soiled outfits to avoid. If you do not like to wear used clothing, this isn’t for you.

It does not matter from where you shop. What matters is how much money you are willing and eventually able to save to shop for name brand children’s clothes. Bottom line? Go ahead, enjoy a good time shopping for excellent quality for a reasonable price and your kids will love you for it!