Schoolyard chic: Kids’ clothes that fit in Calgary

Keeping up with your kids’ clothing needs is a constant task. What fits this season will likely be threadbare and ridiculously small the next. The following shops carry smart selections that will make your youngsters’ wardrobe replenishment a pleasure.

Schoolyard chic: Kids’ clothes that fit in Calgary
Ian Doig By

Stephanie's Kids

1
10816 Macleod Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2J 5N8

At this Willow Park boutique, you’ll find clothes, shoes and accessories by Canadian and European kids’ clothing designers. Outfit your wee rascals in threads that will earn them (and you) best-dressed compliments whatever the occasion. Find clothes suitable for school, special occasions or weekend adventures.

PurpleSaurus

2
PO BOX 74093 RPO STRATHCONA, Calgary, AB T3H 3B6

Carrying clothing, shoes and accessories for kids and teens, Purplesaurus in Strathcona Park carries a whack of stylish and study international brands. Major brands include Diesel, Armani Junior, Little Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith and Seven Jeans for All Mankind. Ask about gift wrapping.

Sproutz Kidz Inc

3
36-2835 37 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3B3

Claiming to be the city’s largest kids’ consignment store, Sproutz Kidz carries an undeniably huge selection of clothes for kids from newborns to 16 years of age. The shop is supplied by an army of 10,000 consigners, so turnover of its like-new junior fashions is high.

Once Upon A Child

4
162-8228 Macleod Trail Se, Calgary, AB T2H 2B8

One of two Calgary locations, Once Upon a Child in Acadia buys and sells gently used kids’ clothes, shoes and toys. Take in your child’s outgrown clothing and put your payout towards new-to-you items that are already priced to move.

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Carter's - OshKosh B'gosh

5
303 Shawville Blvd SE, Suite 520, Calgary, AB T2Y 3W6

Carrying two of the biggest international brands in kids’ clothing, Carter’s Oshkosh has three Calgary outlets including one in Shawnessy. The store carries a complete line of baby and kids’ wear that includes swim togs, sleepwear and accessories as well as outerwear.

Jolene Canada

6
149-10555 48 St SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2B7

Tucked away in Calgary’s deep Southeast, Jolene is a formalwear shop for kids. Whatever the special occasion, from weddings and christenings to seasonal celebrations, the shop offers a richly designed range of styles. You’ll find elegant dresses for girls and dashing wee tuxedos for boys as well as all the usual dress-up accessories, including boys’ ties and girls’ tiaras.

Goldgrass Home

7
1237 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S9

Primarily carrying a wide variety of eco-friendly, sustainably produced designer house and garden wares, Riva’s also stocks a tidy selection of baby and children’s clothing by Nui Organics. Also look for shoes by Vivo Barefoot-Kids.

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Lammle's Western Wear & Tack

8
211 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B8

Western Canada’s biggest western wear shop, Lammle’s invites you to round up a tidy selection of kids’ western-style clothes. For boys, the shop offers boot-cut jeans, and for girls, it carries jeans, western-themed T-shirts and tank dresses.

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