Boys' Clothing Stores

Retailers selling clothing for boys, from toddlers to teens

Boys' clothing stores cover a long span of childhood, usually from toddler sizes 2T through boys' sizes 8 to 20, with husky and slim cuts offered by the better-stocked retailers. The core wardrobe is built for movement and hard wear: jeans and pants with reinforced knees, adjustable waistbands that extend the life of a size, shirts that layer from t-shirts through polos to button-downs, and shorts, sweatpants and outerwear matched to the season. School uniform ranges are a specialty of many stores in this group, stocking approved colors of pants, shorts, polos and sweaters in the full size run so families can outfit a student in one trip. Dressier needs, including suits, blazers, dress shirts and ties for weddings, holidays and performances, sit at the formal end of these stores and are covered in depth in the formalwear pages of this section. When you shop, measure waist and inseam rather than guessing from age, check that waistbands adjust, and favor fabrics with a little polyester or reinforced stitching at stress points, because boys' clothing earns its price in how many washes and playground sessions it survives.

Boys clothing on store racks: folded jeans, button shirts, t-shirts and shorts in a children's clothing store

Boy's Clothing Stores - children's clothing retailers selling boys clothing and boy's fashion accessories.

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  Annex Shoppe :  The Annex Shoppe has been serving children's clothing needs with the best fashions in boys, girls and young men's clothing for over 40 years. Whether you're shopping for casual or formal wear, or even for camp uniforms they can supply you with the clothes your child needs. They carry everything from casual clothes and blazers to suits and tuxedos for children. During the spring they are proud to be appointed "Official Outfitter" for so many summer camps. They will continue to earn this honor by striving for your utmost satisfaction. This desire is no different today than it was in 1957 when they began outfitting both boys and girls for summer camp.


  Baby Boy Style : Baby Boy Style specializes in designer clothing, accessories and gifts for infant and toddler boys 0-4T. Baby Boy Style offers customers a variety of high quality and sophisticated clothing options for boys ranging from traditional looks by Hartstrings and Le Top to more modern looks by Deux Par Deux and Tea Collection. Address: PO Box 3973 Antioch, CA 94531 Phone: 866-808-5493 (toll free) Email: lnr1@sbcglobal.net   Contact : Lisa Ratchford 


  Boy's Italian Suits  : Offers boys suits, jackets, coats and accessories.


  Brothers : Brothers is an online clothing store for boys.  Brothers is a division of Justice (girls clothing store).  Brothers sells boys clothing online only! A great product and deals like Justice ... but for Boys! Mom's everywhere can now shop for their boys and girls in one place! (when shopping online)


  Children's Place : The Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc., is a leading specialty retailer of childrens merchandise, ages newborn to ten years old. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells high-quality, value-priced merchandise under the proprietary The Childrens Place and licensed Disney Store brand names. As of October 28, 2006, the Company owned and operated 851 The Childrens Place stores and 331 Disney Stores in North America and its online store.  Current fashion trends in a broad color palette are offered as coordinated outfits specifically designed for children. Each shop is clearly identified and dedicated to serving the needs of Girls and Boys (sizes 4-14), Baby Girls and Boys (sizes 6 mos.-4T) and Newborn (sizes 0-12 mos.). Display racks and shelves are neatly arranged to distinctly separate each department and provide easy viewing of the latest collection available.


  Clothes 4 Boys  (United Kingdom) : Welcome to clothes4boys, the online store for quality childrens clothing, especially for boys. They hope you enjoy shopping with them. They are two mothers (of boys!!) who were tired of trawling around childrenswear shops trying to find clothes that both they, and their kids, liked. It seemed to them that there was plenty of choice for girls, but very little for boys. With this in mind, they set out on a mission to source great clothes designed specifically for boys.


  CWD Kids : Children's Wear Digest mailed its first catalog in 1987, but its roots in the children's clothing business go back much further. In 1911, Julius W. Klaus, grandfather of CWDKids' founder Philip W. Klaus, Jr., helped start the Richmond Dry Goods Company, which sold clothing and linens from brands like Buster Brown and Fieldcrest to retailers throughout the South. Philip Klaus Sr. purchased Richmond Dry Goods in 1956 and it has been a family enterprise ever since. Today, CWDKids mails over 17 million catalogs a year. The staff at CWDKids has grown with the company, but the family atmosphere remains the same today as it was in 1987. CWDKids strives to bring the best in quality, service, and style to their customers. The catalog features brand name vendors, such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Lilly Pulitzer, Mulberribush, Sweet Potatoes and Sara's Prints, with outstanding reputations for durability and comfort. Their goal is that customers can find fashions for their kids that will stand the test of time. Before you know it, kids are all grown up and off on their own. So while they are kids, CWDKids will help you dress them like kids in unique styles for all occasions.


  Dapper Lads  : At DapperLads (children's clothing based in California), they have searched for styles of discount childrens clothing to create the looks they desire. In their Regal Wear line of boys clothes and kids clothing, you will find special occasion discount childrens clothing like boys ring bearer outfits, and classic eton suits, a large variety of boys suits and tuxedos, a wonderful assortment of kids knicker suits, all kinds of wedding attire for boys , amd various tuxedo vests and holiday cummerbunds. You can also find brother sister outfits and christening gowns or christening outfits. In their Classic Lads line of discount childrens clothing, you will find traditional sets like short sets and knicker sets, as well as vest and pant sets. You can also find traditional separates like golf polos and shorts and other vests and pants. In their Rogue Wear line of colorful children's clothes, you will find traditional separates that include fun durable cotton kids clothes, like train jerseys, and trucks jerseys, as well as a unique assortment of sweatshirts, jerseys, and pants. In their Holiday Gents line of childrens holiday clothing, you will find Easter outfits and christmas holiday childrens clothes that include kids easter eton suits, some very cute boys Christmas velvet eton suits. Finally, in their Accessories line of unique childrens clothes, you will find a large assortment of child belts, and kids suspenders, and bow ties and ties, and kids hats and caps (including newsboy hats), as well as dress knee socks. and childrens dress shoes.


  Gymboree : The Gymboree Corporation is an international family of specialty retail brands that provide unique, high-quality products. All of our brands have an important thing in common: a concentrated focus on pleasing every customer. The Gymboree Corporation's history begins with the founding of Gymboree Play & Music in 1976, making it one of the oldest companies in its field. The appeal of the Gymboree brand was so broad that in 1986 Gymboree entered the apparel business, designing, manufacturing and retailing unique, high quality merchandise for children ages newborn to seven.   Today The Gymboree Corporation's brands include Gymboree Play & Music, Gymboree retail stores, Gymboree Outlet stores and Janie and Jack shops. The brand's fashionable clothing and accessories are designed and crafted to withstand rugged play while letting kids be kids in outfits they love to wear. Available in sizes newborn to 12 years, Gymboree clothing is designed with colorful, comfortable fabrics and detailed touches throughout. Coordinating accessories complete every outfit, making Gymboree kids unique from head-to-toe.


  Jayanti Wear  Children's polar fleece jackets and clothing that will keep the cold chill and weather away from your children. Heavy 100% polyester polar fleece outerwear. Now available with comfortable nylon mesh lining Kid proof sturdy plastic sport zippers. Fitted expandable waist and wrist cuffs. Their children's jackets are machine washable Now available in youth sizes 2T thru Adult Boys and girls, Men and Women's styles available. Fleece jackets are great children's and adult clothing.


  Little Me : Little Me offers children's clothing for babies, boys, and girls, including everyday outfits, dress-up sets, and gift collections, sold through their own online store.


  Janie and Jack : Janie and Jack sells children's clothing for babies, boys, and girls, including classic outfits, special occasion wear, and accessories, through their own retail stores and website.


  P.S. from Aropostale : P.S. from Aeropostale offers trend right clothing and accessories at great values.  Designed for boys and girls age 7-12, it's Aropostale for kids.


  Red 21 Boys : Boy's clothes. Why are they so hard to find online? You know the stuff: graphic Ts, cargo pants, good jeans, polo shirts, jerseys, jackets, athletic pants. Yeah, you know the stuff... It's the pants you see the back of as he runs out the door, or the hoodie he plops down in to play videos games, or that T-shirt you have to wrestle off him so you can finally wash it. You know the stuff, the real clothes the boys really wear. That's why they created Red21. They believe that boys and the moms that wash their clothes, should be able to shop online for styles that boys really want to wear. Clothes rugged enough to play in, while being cool enough to want to wear. They will search the world over to bring you quality boy's clothing from this season to the next. Offering clothes that are built to last and created with fun in mind, while making the online shopping experience simple, quick, and enjoyable. That is unless you prefer mall shopping for a 9 year old commando with his little sister and stroller in tow. They think you'll want to come back again and again.


  Talbots Kids offers classic, well-made clothing for boys, girls, infants and toddlers.  Marked by child-friendly colors, feel good-easy care fabrics and distinctive styling details, the private-label assortment includes clothes for class, play and dressier occasions.  Girls fashions are available in sizes 2-8 (little) and 7-20, including a selection of styles in slim sizes 2-14. Boys' apparel is available in sizes 2-7X (little) and 8-20, also with a selection of styles in slim sizes 2-14.  In addition, Talbots Kids offers soft, high quality clothing for babies in sizes ranging from newborn to 24 months. Talbots Kids merchandise is sold in 66 Talbots Kids stores nationwide and nationally through catalog (1-800-543-7123) and online at www.talbots.com

Building a Boys' Wardrobe That Works Hard

A workable boys' wardrobe is a small system: bottoms in two or three neutral colors, tops that layer, one warm outer layer, and shoes that fit the season. Stores arrange their departments the same way, which makes it easy to buy in coordinates rather than single pieces. Jeans remain the anchor for most boys, and the differences that matter are practical ones: flex denim moves better, darker washes dress up further, and an adjustable waist quietly adds months of wear. For school and dress occasions, the step up is a pair of flat-front pants, a button-down shirt and a belt, pieces that also appear in the formalwear listings for weddings and ceremonies.

Seasonal buying saves money in this department. Outerwear, boots and holiday dress clothes sell out in popular sizes first, while end-of-season sales are the moment to buy basics in the next size up. Because boys often outgrow clothes before wearing them out, many families pass pieces down, which is another reason durable construction pays: a reinforced knee and a sound waistband let a garment serve a second child. Keep measurements current, since a growth spurt can move a boy two sizes in a single school year, and let fit, not the size number, decide when to move up.

Common Questions

What sizes do boys' clothing stores carry?

Most carry toddler sizes 2T to 4T, boys' sizes 4 to 20, and in many lines slim and husky variants of the numbered sizes. Size numbers roughly track age for younger boys but diverge as growth rates differ, so waist, inseam and height measurements give a far better fit than the number alone.

How can boys' clothes be made to last longer?

Choose pants with reinforced or double knees, adjustable waistbands that let a pair fit across a growth spurt, and fabrics blended with polyester for abrasion resistance. Buy the current size with the waistband let out only partway, wash dark denim inside out, and keep one step dressier outfit separate from everyday play clothes.

Do these stores sell school uniforms?

Many do. Uniform ranges typically include pants and shorts in approved colors such as navy, khaki and black, polo shirts in school colors, and sweaters or fleece for layering. Shopping a store's uniform department early in the season gives the widest choice of sizes, including slim and husky cuts.

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