One of my parenting joys is shopping for my son because he enjoys color and fun clothes, and I enjoy shopping. Here are some of my tips for shopping for kiddos in general, but also specifically for pieces that match with mama (and dad too I guess)!

If you missed Wednesday’s post where I talked more tips for matching with your mini, check it out here!

Buy big!

• A lot of kids clothes don’t fit beyond a season, so extend their wearability by buying up a size or two where you can. They tend to look okay a bit big, but less so a bit small.

• I find this works best with tops (tees, sweaters, sweatshirts) and layers (jackets and coats). Bottoms are tricky, but if the waist is adjustable, they can usually work too!

Buy multiple!

• If you find a really cool staple, especially one that matches something of yours, get it in a few sizes!

• Example: if you find a great jacket that will be a bit big now in a size small, get a large!

Buy everywhere!

• Look in the boys department and the girls department! The girls section frequently has a lot of offerings that are bright colors and patterns that are suitable for every kid. Plus, they tend to have more offerings that correspond with the women’s clothes.

• For adults, shop the kid department! Some of the sizes go up to age 14-16, which can be worn by some adults. I find that usually jackets and tops are the best finds there, as the sizing for bottoms is a bit more difficult.

• In terms of specific stores, I check Old Navy, Gap, and Target the most! Sometimes H&M, Zara, and just googling if I’m searching for something specific.

  • Native Shoes has a lot of options for adults and kids, both that coordinate with each other, and that could be similar to your other grown-up shoes.

Here are some of my top picks! There really are so many options, this is just a small selection that can offer a starting point or inspiration. No notes with each piece this time, because between Wednesday’s post and the above tips, that’s a lot of words!