Clothing for fussy boys
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Topic: Clothing for fussy boys
Posted By: tictacjunkie
Subject: Clothing for fussy boys
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 10:30am
| Hi, ds is 9y, 10y in Sept. He needs new jerseys as his old ones are getting too small, but my problem is he's really fussy & our shops here (Taranaki) are limited. He likes the zip up sweatshirt types, doesn't like fleece, he likes the surfie/skatie style clothing, & my biggest problem is he doesn't like to wear the same as anyone else. He loved World Industries brand but I can't find any local stockists? We're planning a roadtrip away to Akl or Wgtn, can you recommend a store? TIA |
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 10:35am
| Can't help with shop suggestions but could you use Iron On Transfers to make some plain stuff more appealing? |
Posted By: CrazyCass
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 10:42am
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Have you looked at the stuff they have on the Mr Vintage store (you can buy on line) their stuff is funky, like the surfy brands & lots of zip up hoodies (for adults not sure on kids) & prices are reasonable..
Have you looked on Trade Me - a friend buys all her sons label clothing on there as it usually lasts longer than the time it fits them (and its more likely to be unique) The other thing does your man hunt? The game gear site has some neat 'mini me' hoodies & T-shirts that we buy all our mates kids who are wrapped with them ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AbzandH
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 10:42am
| Hiya, i work for a real funky wee kids boutique in the hutt, pop pop soda pop! We have a facebook page and our online shop goes live in the coming week. We have some real awesome different boys stuff which is prety hard to come across! |
Posted By: tictacjunkie
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 10:55am
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Re transfers- I think that's a great idea but when I suggested it I got the doomed you-have-no-clue-do-you look. That makes him sound arrogant but he's honestly not, lol, I think he was frustrated more than anything. I think because I used to patch his jeans all the time (I'd sew canteen bandannas in behind the knee holes), which he thought was cool back then, but *he* feels he's more grown up now. Remind me why we're supposed to encourage their creativity & individuality again?!
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Posted By: tictacjunkie
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 11:04am
I keep an eye on TM & I'll try Mr Vintage, thank you, he likes that style too, he rocked a fedora til someone asked him if it was to hide his bad hair, =(. No DH doesn't hunt, & ds is a gardener who has trouble killing snails,  . Your store sounds very interesting Abz&H, I'll definitely have a look at that. We were watching John Butler Trio music vid & he liked the check pants/waistcoat look. I guess I could try adults stores who have smaller sizes?
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Posted By: fairy1
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 1:07pm
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TTJ, I've seen this store and the clothing looks great. There on Vivian St so easy to find in Wellington.
http://www.eurekaclothing.com/ Also these guys which are down near capital gateway (think thats where I've seen them) http://www.kidrepublic.co.nz/ ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: DesSt
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 4:08pm
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I think Cheapskates had World Industries (or used to). There is one in Cuba St in Wellington. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Danda08
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 4:24pm
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There are outlet surf shops in Otaki. If you're driving to Welly it's on SH1, they would have zip up hoodies. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 10 May 2011 at 9:24pm
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Have a look at these guys online - http://www.urbanclothing.co.nz/ - http://www.urbanclothing.co.nz/ the stuff in here is great! Cotton On kids might be another good option - they often have really funky stuff in there. I like the fact that he is wanting to have his own "style".... good on him!
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Posted By: tictacjunkie
Date Posted: 11 May 2011 at 1:14am
| Oh yes we have a Cheapskates here too I think. I'll show him those websites & see if he likes anything he sees, they look great! I love his "struggle for style" too, I've encouraged him to have different-from-norm interests (after reading that teenagers are a lot more stable if they already have a strong sense of identity) so I guess that's translated into his appearance. (Our daughters are like that as well, but girls clothing is easier!) Thank you all heaps, that's a headache cured! |
Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 11 May 2011 at 7:56am
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have you looked at Eureka clothing? It might be a bit more spendy but they often have sales
http://www.eurekaclothing.com/ - eureka clothing -------------   
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