Size Transitions

[BostonKisses]

Judith's finally at the point where she can still wear toddler clothes, but is big enough to start wearing "big kid" clothes, a.k.a. girls' clothes.  I'm not sure I'm ready to accept this fact lol.  Anyway, how different are the cuts of the clothes between the toddler sizes and the girls' sizes?  Is there a different in pants length, for example, and if she's in a pull up, would a regular 4 still fit properly or should I go with a 4T?

Obviously I'm refusing to shop at Target for shorts.  Sorry Target, but my 4 year old isn't wearing Daisy Dukes.

[namastebiotches]

I literally just bought an XS (4-5) top for DS. I can't wait to see how it looks. Once they start getting big I feel like there's less options in 4T+. I'll report back.

[eyenigh]

My almost 3 year old is in 4/4T and the main difference that I see between them is that straight 4s are just but a bit slimmer and, in some brands, a wee bit longer but, for the most part, they're nearly interchangeable. The slim cut works better for us so I'm starting to gravitate more towards straight 4s but if he was a chubby kid or had a more baby-like body, I can see the 4T being a little better. My main experience in this is in Gymboree, if that helps. I find that the 4s fit him better but the 4T stuff is so much cuter. I'm not ready to graduate to boy things. I want baby boy!

[eyenigh]

Feb 12, 2015 9:31:22 GMT -5 namastebiotches said:

I literally just bought an XS (4-5) top for DS. I can't wait to see how it looks. Once they start getting big I feel like there's less options in 4T+. I'll report back.

For some dumb reason, Gymboree sweatshirts all come in combined sizes 2T/3T, 4T/5T. The size difference between those two is incredible. Like the 2T/3T jusssst fits and is starting to get small but the 4T/5T would almost fit me. I think it's hard when they start doing sizes like that and xs, s, m... are even more hit and miss I think. It seems like ti should get easier to fit them as they get bigger instead of more confusing.

[BostonKisses]

Feb 12, 2015 9:44:35 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

My almost 3 year old is in 4/4T and the main difference that I see between them is that straight 4s are just but a bit slimmer and, in some brands, a wee bit longer but, for the most part, they're nearly interchangeable. The slim cut works better for us so I'm starting to gravitate more towards straight 4s but if we was a chubby kid or had a more baby-like body, I can see the 4T being a little better. My main experience in this is in Gymboree, if that helps. I find that the 4s fit him better but the 4T stuff is so much cuter. I'm not ready to graduate to boy things. I want baby boy!

I've become a Gymboree hor, so this is excellent info to have!  She's pretty skinny, so a slimmer fit in the waist would help so much.  I agree that a lot of the toddler stuff has a ton of cute options, and some of the regular stuff isn't quite as cute.  There are plenty of cute things in the girls' section, but I think I'm panicking because I'm not quite ready for her to look so grown up.

[BostonKisses]

Feb 12, 2015 9:48:13 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

Feb 12, 2015 9:31:22 GMT -5 namastebiotches said:

I literally just bought an XS (4-5) top for DS. I can't wait to see how it looks. Once they start getting big I feel like there's less options in 4T+. I'll report back.

For some dumb reason, Gymboree sweatshirts all come in combined sizes 2T/3T, 4T/5T. The size difference between those two is incredible. Like the 2T/3T jusssst fits and is starting to get small but the 4T/5T would almost fit me. I think it's hard when they start doing sizes like that and xs, s, m... are even more hit and miss I think. It seems like ti should get easier to fit them as they get bigger instead of more confusing.

I hate it when sizes are combined with stuff.  I never know which size to get, because even within a brand there is a ton of variation.  At least I know she won't be absolutely swimming in an XS this year, but even so I'm waiting to see how big that ends up being.

[eyenigh]

Feb 12, 2015 9:51:54 GMT -5 BostonKisses said:

Feb 12, 2015 9:44:35 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

My almost 3 year old is in 4/4T and the main difference that I see between them is that straight 4s are just but a bit slimmer and, in some brands, a wee bit longer but, for the most part, they're nearly interchangeable. The slim cut works better for us so I'm starting to gravitate more towards straight 4s but if we was a chubby kid or had a more baby-like body, I can see the 4T being a little better. My main experience in this is in Gymboree, if that helps. I find that the 4s fit him better but the 4T stuff is so much cuter. I'm not ready to graduate to boy things. I want baby boy!

I've become a Gymboree hor, so this is excellent info to have!  She's pretty skinny, so a slimmer fit in the waist would help so much.  I agree that a lot of the toddler stuff has a ton of cute options, and some of the regular stuff isn't quite as cute.  There are plenty of cute things in the girls' section, but I think I'm panicking because I'm not quite ready for her to look so grown up.

That's my problem, too. My son is a huge 2 year old and already looks older and I don't want to dress him to look even older.

I'm a fellow Gymbo hor, too. The stuff is cute and you can't beat the deals. You know how to always have a 20% coupon, too, right? If not, PM me and I'll give you my sneaky trick.

[eyenigh]

Feb 12, 2015 9:56:10 GMT -5 @misspeansmama said:

Feb 12, 2015 9:44:35 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

My almost 3 year old is in 4/4T and the main difference that I see between them is that straight 4s are just but a bit slimmer and, in some brands, a wee bit longer but, for the most part, they're nearly interchangeable. The slim cut works better for us so I'm starting to gravitate more towards straight 4s but if he was a chubby kid or had a more baby-like body, I can see the 4T being a little better. My main experience in this is in Gymboree, if that helps. I find that the 4s fit him better but the 4T stuff is so much cuter. I'm not ready to graduate to boy things. I want baby boy!

DD probably won't be into 4s or 4Ts until the fall.  But this is really good information.  Thanks!  Given what you said about 4s being slimmer, that route might work better for us than the 4Ts.  Now I will just have to remember this in 7-8 months.

Crazy 8 also sells 4S (slim) jeans. I just ordered a few pair so I'll let you know how those work out. I'm hoping to not have to cinch the waist like crazy like I always have to.

[BostonKisses]

Feb 12, 2015 9:57:02 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

Feb 12, 2015 9:51:54 GMT -5 BostonKisses said:

I've become a Gymboree hor, so this is excellent info to have!  She's pretty skinny, so a slimmer fit in the waist would help so much.  I agree that a lot of the toddler stuff has a ton of cute options, and some of the regular stuff isn't quite as cute.  There are plenty of cute things in the girls' section, but I think I'm panicking because I'm not quite ready for her to look so grown up.

That's my problem, too. My son is a huge 2 year old and already looks older and I don't want to dress him to look even older.

I'm a fellow Gymbo hor, too. The stuff is cute and you can't beat the deals. You know how to always have a 20% coupon, too, right? If not, PM me and I'll give you my sneaky trick.

I'm going to shoot you a PM in a minute, because I don't always have a 20% off coupon handy, and I would love to have it ready to go!

Their deals are seriously amazing!  Right now I saw sweater dresses going for about $13 each with the Presidents Day sales.  I desperately want to stock up, but I'm reigning myself in because I don't want to have to move more clothes than I have to once we get a new buyer for my house.  The quality of their clothes is fantastic, too.  Everything I have from there is holding up insanely well!

[BostonKisses]

@misspeansmama, try clicking the gear and looking at the menus, or click on the SN and you should be able to get to it through the profile.

[BostonKisses]

I always forget about Crazy 8! I need to hit up their outlet next weekend when I go shopping.

[BostonKisses]

Feb 12, 2015 10:06:05 GMT -5 @misspeansmama said:

Feb 12, 2015 10:04:10 GMT -5 BostonKisses said:

@misspeansmama, try clicking the gear and looking at the menus, or click on the SN and you should be able to get to it through the profile.

Awesome!  Thanks!

No problem!  i figured one of those options should be a quick solution. 

[eyenigh]

Feb 12, 2015 10:05:03 GMT -5 BostonKisses said:

I always forget about Crazy 8! I need to hit up their outlet next weekend when I go shopping.

As a warning, as I don't know how much experience you have with the outlet versions, I'm not in love with the quality of Crazy 8 outlet or, really, a lot of Gymbo outlet, either. The shirts are way thinner and made out of a much scratchier cotton. Most of the appliques are replaced with shoddy screenprints and the sizing seems a little off. I've heard better experiences with girls' items but the boys, for me, have been huge letdowns. I bought him a shirt to wear for his birthday and had him try it on and I realized I could see his nipples though it, which is a bit too sexy for a three year old.

[BostonKisses]

Feb 12, 2015 11:21:21 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

Feb 12, 2015 10:05:03 GMT -5 BostonKisses said:

I always forget about Crazy 8! I need to hit up their outlet next weekend when I go shopping.

As a warning, as I don't know how much experience you have with the outlet versions, I'm not in love with the quality of Crazy 8 outlet or, really, a lot of Gymbo outlet, either. The shirts are way thinner and made out of a much scratchier cotton. Most of the appliques are replaced with shoddy screenprints and the sizing seems a little off. I've heard better experiences with girls' items but the boys, for me, have been huge letdowns. I bought him a shirt to wear for his birthday and had him try it on and I realized I could see his nipples though it, which is a bit too sexy for a three year old.

I've had fantastic luck with the Gymboree outlet, and the shirts I got there have had solid screen printing or fantastic appliques.  So that really does sound like there might be a QC issue between the girls and boys sections.

I only really bought a swimsuit from Crazy 8 in the past, and never got anything from the outlet.  But I'm glad you gave me the head's up, because I'm going to be on the lookout for lower quality stuff and avoid it if I see it.

[graysweater]

This year has been a hard size transition for us. Last year the boy wore size 3T pants. So in Sept/Oct I bought 4T and within a month he had already outgrown them length wise. So, for Christmas his Grandma bought him size 4 pants since they were longer and waist was fine. Now, 2 months later those don't fit and we should have gotten him a 5. I don't know if its me buying the wrong size or if he just had some major growth spurts, but I am tired of buying new pants!!

[namastebiotches]

It's funny we're talking about this. Today I noticed while DS was playing that his 3t tops are getting short, too. Wtf

[namastebiotches]

Oh & the xs shirt (just a plain hanes long sleeved shirt) is a bit longer in length & sleeves. But not bad at all. I think I'm going to go back & get more. They were only 3 bux & the toddler section is onto spring already so no long sleeved stuff in sight. So stupid.

[penguin129]

Kind of along the same lines. Is there a difference between 24 months and 2 years clothes? Why do they have to have so many different ways of sizing.

[emmaswan]

I always found straight sizes were cut slimmer and slightly longer than the T counterpart since kids limbs and torsos lengthen out a bit as they move into the "kid" stage. My kiddo wears 6s and 7s now and is super duper skinny so I shop Crazy 8 and The Children's Place to get slim sizes in pants. If she's in diapers you should be able to get by with either, there will still be room in 5s for pull ups unless you get a slim cut.

And yes. No Target. No Daisy Dukes for babies!!

[BostonKisses]

Feb 12, 2015 12:49:18 GMT -5 @misspeansmama said:

Feb 12, 2015 12:18:03 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Kind of along the same lines. Is there a difference between 24 months and 2 years clothes? Why do they have to have so many different ways of sizing.

24 month sizes run wider, while 2T runs slimmer.  I think the idea is that 24 month sizes are more accommodating for a diaper.  But we never had any problems with DD wearing diapers under 2T clothes. 

All of this.  2T is also slightly longer IME.

[tarheelmom]

Feb 12, 2015 12:18:03 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Kind of along the same lines. Is there a difference between 24 months and 2 years clothes? Why do they have to have so many different ways of sizing.

The weight range for 24 months and 2T is identical for most brands, but the height range is higher for 2T.  We skipped right from 18 months to 2T because DD is on the tall side (35") with a long torso and that has worked well for us.  They still fit fine over diapers.

[penguin129]

tarheelmom Thanks. DD is 33 inches, so not to far behind. This is definitely something I'll keep in mind.