We had a very rainy weekend, and did a whole bunch of nothing.
Something I did do, though, was go through Ella's clothes and figure out what fits her and what doesn't. I got really frustrated in the difference in sizes between all of the different brands, so I thought I share my findings in case any of you are in the same boat as me.
Probably a really boring post, but I mostly need this info for myself....and if I ever have another kid!
First, here is a little chart I found on Pinterest. Kind of helpful, but does not include a lot of boutique brands, or anything above 24 months (which Ella is almost out of).
So, for any of you wondering, here is a little list of how I think the following brands fit (and in parenthesis, I included what size my 28 pound, 33 inch child wears most comfortably). I also tried to include a few pictures of her in certain brands (taken within the last month).
Bailey Boys: True to size to slightly small (24 months)
Banana Split: Runs really small (2T)
{this is 24 months and it's already too short!}
Blanks Boutique: Fairly big!! (2Ts are swallowing Ella right now...not sure if they make a 24 month size?)
Carter's: True to size, sometimes just a teensy bit small (24 months)
Carter's for Target (Just One You): Runs small (2T)
Cherokee (Target brand): Runs really small (2T but could probably even do a 3T)
Classic Whimsy: Runs HUGE! (18 months)
{this dress is actually 12 months!}
Gap: Probably the most true to size brand out there. I used to think it ran big when Ella was a little peanut, but now it is spot on. (18-24 months)
Gerber: Runs really small (24 months, or even 2T if they make that size in this brand?)
Gymboree: Runs slightly small (18-24 months, or even 2T)
Hanna Andersson: Runs slightly generous (80cm)
H&M: Runs BIG! (We don't have a lot in this brand, but Ella can still fit in a 6-9 month top from last year)
Janie and Jack: Runs slightly small (similar to Gymboree; they are owned by the same company) (18-24 months, or even 2T)
Jetterbugs: Runs true to size (24 months)
Kelly's Kids: Runs big (18 months)
{this is 18 months}
Lilly Pulitzer: Runs super small (Ella was out of the 12-18 month dresses by mid-July...now she's in XS/2-3)
Lolly Wolly Doodle: Runs true to size (24 months, but Ella can still wear a few 6-12 month jumpers from last year, although we are wearing them as shirts/tunics this year!)
Matilda Jane: Runs slightly small (2)
{this is a 2 and I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be a longer shirt, not a dress}
Monag (a brand used by some shops on Etsy): Runs SUPER small (2T)
Mud Pie: Runs small (2T)
Old Navy: Runs similar to Gap...pretty true to size (18-24 months)
{this is 12-18 months but it's getting a little short}
Petite Palace: Runs big (18 months)
Peaches N Cream: Runs true to size (24 months)
Ralph Lauren/Polo: Runs small (2T)
Remember Nguyen: Runs true to size (2T)
Rosalina: One of the most quality-made smocked brands. True to size to slightly large (18 months)
Shrimp and Grits Kids: Runs really true to size (although, if you buy used S&G, keep in mind they changed their size charts a few years ago, so some of the used/consigned clothes in this brand can run really BIG) (24 months)
Smocked Auctions: Runs true to size to slightly big (18 months, but Ella can still fit in their 9 month dresses from last year)
{this is 18 months}
Southern Sunshine Kids: Same as Smocked Auctions (18 months)
Southern Tots: True to size (24 months)
Stellybelly: ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS! (Ella can still fit in their 12 month bubbles, which is just unheard of.)
Three Sisters: Runs true to size (24 months)
{this is 24 months}
Tucker + Tate: Runs true to size to slightly small (24 months)
Vive La Fete: Very true to size (24 months)
{this is 24 months}
Zara: Runs very, very small (18-24 months, or even 2-3 years)
{this is 18-24 months and it's getting a little tight!}
Zutano: Runs small (2T)
Whew! Sorry that was so many, and so boring! Ha! But hopefully that is somewhat helpful if you are like me and like to buy clothes a few seasons ahead!
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