Milkshake vs Target label girl's clothing ....

[Mak]

Grrrh - I have been a big fan of Target for my 3.5yo but I agree - I have had 3 garments with 'issues'. Jacket with a zip than broke about 2 weeks in, tshirts that shrank/mishapen after 2nd (cold) wash and shorts that came apart at the seams. Very annoying - I will check out Milkshake too. There has definitely been a change in general quality across the stores you have mentioned, I have also noticed in some of other stores too - Country Road/Witchery/Just jeans.

[Pinny-mum]

I have always been a fan off Myer children's clothes and they have great sales if your a myer one card holder,

Sprout is Newborn to 2 years and is just as good quality as milkshake ( I actually like it better) and then milkshake is 3-7yrs? i think...

Happy Shopping

[*charmalea*]

i love shopping at myers when its on sale , not much boys choice after sz 2 if found .

Im happy with the target quality at the moment for boys stuff , but girls is a bit OTT ... (der .... WHITE tops and dresses in sze 0 & 1 .... BABIES GET GRUBBY ... WAKE UP TARGET!)

i did buy up in the 20% off sale they just had ( tops and boardies for DS $8 ea and girls tops shorts and dress all under $12 ea ... so its justifiable , they would be that price at kmart but crapper )

I NEVER buy from k mart , best and less or big w .... its just a waste of money for poor quality & kmart charges a fortune for naff whinne the pooh stuff !

so i only ever buy pumpkin patch or target or myer on sale . im a clothes snob and prefer quaility rather than cheap for cheaps sake ....

although i am finding a lack of good quality tank tops (boys and girls ) in basic colours atm

[Tinks]

I buy most of my girls clothes from Target and Myer. The Milkshake brand always washes and wears well and are comparable in price to Target (if not cheaper).

I've just started buying from Pumpkin Patch online. S4U, you've gotta look there in the e-Sale section!! They have the BEST bargains and the cutest clothes. My last order for T-shirts and skirts (8 items in total) was $65!! But I did get $10 off the entire order. This year I got almost all their winter wardrobe there and I'm starting on Summer now.

[Astrid]

JK kids is pretty good stuff. Often they have sales, or buy 2 deals.

[smiles4u]

Pinny_Mum ... yeh, Milkshake i think is only from size 3 onwards (sorry everyone i should have mentioned that before)

Tink ... yeh, i became a member of the Pumpkin Patch online about a month ago ... though i do pop into the factory outlet of PP when in Melb but find not many sizes avail in the shop whereas the online have most sizes from what i have seen (thanks Tink for reminding me & letting others know too)

Mak ... thanks a million for making me aware of the ' others ' stores too !!

Charm ... yeh, i will be looking in Myers from now on when there are big sales on the kids clothes as i just can't justify the prices of Target garments anymore !!! (A bigger choice at Melb Myer than in Ballarat Myer i have noticed, clearly cause being a bigger store & also more sizes avail i have also noticed at the Melb Myer)

Storm ... so funny as the word trashy came to mind when i was writing this thread but didn't want to insult any Target lovers, not meaning ALL there garments BUT there certainly are quite a few to be questioned about the design, fabric & workmanship in making.

Astrid ... my MIL gave DD a jacket from there recently, it was the 1st i have heard of the JK shop ... so will look there too (none in Ballarat, will head to Melb).

I forgot to mention i too purchased heaps of items for DD off eBay when a bub. These days i buy from OZtion (cause the Sellers sell a lot of items cheaper cause their overhead there are not as high as eBay) and on the rare occasion i buy off eBay if it's something particular i'm after. Also i purchase from Kmart when they have the buy one get the 2nd item 60% off but i have found the same items i bought DD there last year are now heaps dearer$ just cause it's now the next range of size up for NOT much more fabric

[sneakysparkle]

charmalea - have you been to bright bots? they have warehouses in brisbane and they are awesome!! really good quality, and they often have clearance sales

[smiles4u]

I popped into Myer this arvo plenty stock left which i was surprised ... SALE ON AT MYERS *** 25% off *** Milkshake, Sprout and other kids labels until 25th of October

[shellbell3]

Pumpkin patch online like someone else mentioned. Every year when the new spring stuff comes out I've found huge discounts on stuff, recently bought 12 items for $130, and this included thick warm cardigans that were $15 from $40. Colors and sizes vary to whats left cause its just end stock they are clearing out.
I so know what you mean bout Target, I made the mistake going there start year spent alot money on next to nothing stuff.
Best and less I don't mind, haven't had much of a problem there.
Milkshake stuff I have bought a few things, when there is a sale its quite good and yes the stuff is quite nice.
I actually have some coles myer vouchers that need spending, you've put me in a shopping mood.....

[anney]

thanks for the tips ladies. I used to do most of dds shopping at target but I am soooo over it. I had to return a coat on which the stitching around every single button hole came undone the first time she wore it and it was difficult to find one on the rack that did not have the same problem. but what I dislike most is shoes. Dd loves thongs and we usually by the decorative type ie. not just the rubber ones and the sole comes away from the thong in the first few months. same thing on shoes.
so if anyone can recommend a good but not too expensive place to buy shoes or brand that would be great.
Off to check out online PP now. ta

[Salsa]

JK kids is pretty good stuff. Often they have sales, or buy 2 deals.

I agree, JK kids is comparable to pumpkin patch but a bit cheaper in price. Quality has always been brilliant - lasts and lasts. And I think there designs are a bit more less run of the mill. One of my favourites for kiddies.

[Pandora]

Lots of the kids brands at Myer are nice, especially when they are on sale.
I like Sprout.
Target so seem to be a lot more expensive that they used to be, comparable to PP in price when I think the quality of some items (particularly snpas on onesies) are from from the same.

I think we have a pac brands outlet ( I know its bonds at least) locally I will have a look for shoes..I doubt it though..

[smiles4u]

think we have a pac brands outlet ( I know its bonds at least) locally I will have a look for shoes..I doubt it though..

... might wanna check as i know a few have closed (my DP works IT for Pac B), we use to get DD's Clarks shoes at their Altona outlet (with DP staff discount too) but that's now gone