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Plenty of Options: Kids' Vintage

Plenty of Options: Kids' Vintage

Escaping the ease of your kid fast fashion comfort zone is a challenge. A little vintage for little ones can go a long way.

Jun 16, 2025
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Click to open this email in a browser to see the whole thing, if you can. As the name suggests, there are plenty of options in here! ๐Ÿ™ƒ

Balancing out all the mass market crap we buy for kids with a few things that bring something unique to the table can make getting dressed more fun for us and them.

Thankfully, our kids have taken on our affection for things that are old and soft and fragile, and it helps them learn to identify and understand when certain items are more special and need to be treated with extra care. For every 50 pairs of leggings with stains and holes there is likely one cherished tee shirt or pair of printed corduroys that will be worn for a long time and loved the most and make every generic outfit better and more interesting.

The best part of all is passing these pieces on to friends and family and onward again. You will be equally delighted to see them on your nieces and your friends' kids! They are made to last much longer than today things.

We like to let the old clothes live again, it feels like a small act of rebellion against the fast fashion formula that drives children's clothing (and all clothing ๐Ÿ™ƒ).

True story: a completely not-coordinated-on-purpose set of outfits among friends with a 5 year age gap.

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