Children’s Holiday Outfits: #5 - Plaid, Plaid, & More Plaid for Girls
Posted by Loobalee in Shopping Tips
Nov|22|2008
For this 5th review in our series, we searched out the best deals on Plaid Dresses and Separates for Girls. Holiday time is the most popular time of year to see Plaids. And, this year, more so than we can remember in recent years — it’s everywhere.
And, not only is it everywhere, it’s used in both classic and trendy styles, comes a variety of rich Holiday color combos, and is seen on everything from the most basic of cottons to the finest silks. We fairly certain due to the popularity of plaid over the holidays that dressy plaid outfits will re-sell well during future holiday seasons.
A quick Wikipedia lesson: Plaid and Tartan are the same thing. “Plaid” is the American term for the tartan weaved fabric that originated in Scotland. Retailers will typically use “Tartan” to refer to the most classic plaid prints and color schemes.
Try these 6 tips for buying a tulle skirt now that will re-sell well later:
- Quality fabrics such as silks, finely-weaved cottons, light-weight wools, or cotton/wool blends. Avoid rayon and polyester blends.
- Fully lined and finely stitched.
- Added detail, such as smoking, velvet, buttons, and bows.
- Holiday colors: Reds & Cranberries, Greens, Navy or Blue, Black, White
- Designer brand names
- Dress & Skirt Lengths: Because plaid is fabric design, this depends on the design of the dress. Formal gowns are best below the knee. Jumpers are best at or above the knee. Skirts can also vary. We like the skirt with peeking tulle lining above the knee.
So, play with plaid — here’s what we found to help you find the perfect plaid outfit for your girls. Remember - prices, inventory, and promotions can change daily. Please share if you see prices drop by commenting below!
- BUY NOW:
- BabyGap - Nice selections in Tartan / Plaid for Toddler Girls. Most have already started to go on sale:
- Patchwork Plaid Party Dress: $34.99 (reg. $39.50)
- Tartan Plaid Party Dress: $29.99 (reg. $39.50)
- Plaid Bow Dress: $7.99 Best Buy (Buy it fast! reg. $39.50)
- GapKids
- Tartan Plaid Cami: $19.99 (reg. $29.50)
- Shirred Tartan Plaid Jacket: $44.99 (reg. $59.50)
- Tartan Plaid Party Dress: $34.99 (reg. $39.50)
- Lands End
- Girls Smocked Skirt: $9.99 Best Buy (reg. $34.50)
- Janie and Jack
- Plaid Silk Organza Dress: $43.50 Best Buy (reg. $78)
- Plaid Jumper (classic): $27.99 Best Buy (reg. $48)
- Gymboree
- For Baby Girls:
- Plaid Silk Dress: $29.59 Best Buy (reg. $49.50)
- Plaid Pleated Jumper: $19.59 (reg. $29.50)
- For Kid Girls: These are current prices, but watch for extra 20 - 30% discounts
- Plaid Silk Dress: $29.59 Best Buy (reg. $49.50)
- Plaid Pleated Jumper: $20.79 (reg. $34.50)
- Plaid Pleated Skirt: $17.59 (reg. $29.50)
- For Baby Girls:
- BabyGap - Nice selections in Tartan / Plaid for Toddler Girls. Most have already started to go on sale:
- WAIT . We loved each of these skirts, but recommend waiting and getting them on sale to optimize your re-sale opportunity.
- Hanna Andersson
- “See You At Seven” Plaid dress: $49.50 (If you missed this one at the Girl’s Dress Sale, we recommending waiting until it goes on sale again — which should be before Christmas)
- BabyGap
- Patchwork Plaid Party Skirt (with Tulle!): $29.50
- Plaid Ruffle Dress: $39.50
- GapKids
- Pintuked Plaid Top: $29.50
- Dressy Tartan Plaid Dress: $44.50
- Crewcuts
- Silk Taffeta Tartan Anastasia Dress: $228 (Divine, but expensive! Surprise linings of polka dot and tulle)
- Silk Taffeta Tartan Ninette Skirt: $228 (Ditto! This skirt has a fabulous peeking red tulle lining — so, it’s double-trend. See our Holiday Tulle Skirt recommendations too)
- Janie and Jack - These will go down further in price before the holidays
- Hand-Smocked Plaid Silk Dress: $66.99 (reg.$88)
- Plaid Toggle Jumper: $37.99 (reg. $48)
- Strasburg Children
- Holiday Plaid & Holiday Tartag lines: $143 - $157. (If you missed the 40% off sale earlier this season, wait now until they go on sale again).
- Garnet Hill
- Plaid Mini Kilt Skirt for Little & Big Girls: $55 (Very Nice - with velvet trim. Versatile enough for the holidays and all winter)
- Lands End
- Girls Tulle Hem Skirt: $49.50 (fabulous plaid print & style, but wait for the sales)
- Girls Plaid Jumper: $39.50 (This plaid jumper comes in 9 different prints, and is a nice, basic option for the “no frills” girl. Although, to optimize re-sale options, we’d recommend waiting for the sale)
- Burberry
- We can’t talk about plaid without mentioning Burberry– always a classic and their signature plaid will always re-sell well. It’s tough to find on sale now, however. But watch both Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, & the Burberry stores for future price reductions.
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- We can’t talk about plaid without mentioning Burberry– always a classic and their signature plaid will always re-sell well. It’s tough to find on sale now, however. But watch both Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, & the Burberry stores for future price reductions.
- Hanna Andersson
- CAUTION: These are sweet skirts, but will likely have low re-sale value:
- Children’s Place
- TCP has several choices in plaid-printed dresses and skirts for the holidays. Most are low-inventory now, and about 50% off. We think the “all-family plaid jumper” is the best bet.
- Old Navy
- Girls Belted Plaid Dress: $9.99 (reg. $26.50). This is a great price, though keep in mind it may not re-sell well on-line.
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- Children’s Place
- AVOID:
- Justice:
- There are several plaid jumpers available, and all on sale now too. Unfortunately, however, the color schemes are not “holiday” looking.
- Crazy8
- Metallic Plaid Jumper: $14.99 (reg. $24.50). Although a good price now, we suspect this dress won’t re-sell well next year. It doesn’t meet any of our re-sale criteria above.
- Unrecognizable brands from low to mid-range variety and deparment stores such as Target, Kohl’s, Mervyn’s, Lord & Taylor, Marshall Fields, and Macy’s.*
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- Justice:
- NOT AVAILABLE — We didn’t forget! These popular children’s retailers are not offering Plaid or Tartan designs this holiday season:
- LL Bean
- Abercrombie Kids
- Mini-Boden
- 77 Kids
- Limited Too
- Naartjie
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