Send your children back to school in a style that’s designed for scholastic and trend-setting success. When that big yellow school bus rolls around again, have your children waiting and looking dressed and ready for school. Give your child a boost by choosing clothing that accents his or her personality while still keeping within school rules or uniform codes. Outfit your child and send your kids to the head of the class for back-to-school style at these best kids clothes boutiques in St. Louis.
City Sprouts
8807 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 726-9611
www.citysprouts.com
Add some fun in your clothes shopping at this central city boutique. The owners believe that being a responsible parent doesn’t mean sacrificing quality and good taste with a little whimsy thrown in for good measure. Outfit your child from head to toe with name brand and boutique quality items for baby, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the elementary set. Shop in store or online for boys clothing of jackets, novelty tees and accessories and for girls’ dresses, tops and all of the accessories a little studious princess needs.
Sweet Petunia Clothing
4815 Oleatha Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 712-3516
www.sweetpetuniaclothing.com
Design your child’s style as a trendsetter, in comfort and fit. This sweet south-side, and online, boutique offers three quality brands of Gus & Lola, A Happy Little Clothing Company and of course, it’s namesake, Sweet Petunia. Find clothing that is all made in the Midwest and many inspired by vintage clothing patterns that have been proven to provide timeless style. Shop styles for boys and girls, along with tees and accessories or custom-made pieces.
Lass & Laddie
161 W. Jefferson
Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314) 822-1886
www.lassandladdiekirkwood.com
While shopping amidst the charm of downtown Kirkwood, stop into this boutique that is a dream come true for the owner, whose husband had a hand in designing part of the Magic House Children’s Museum in earlier years. Growing up in the area, it only seemed fitting to open a shop that would maintain the fine features and quality of vintage alongside modern and brand-name designs. Dress your back-to-school boy or girl in boutique quality attire. Select from more than 25 brands, like Hopscotch, Pickle or Bailey Boys.
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Verde Kids
27 S. Old Orchard Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 962-5437
www.verdestl.com
Verde means green in a few Latin-based languages; and the owner of this original, eco-friendly shop wants to consider the future when it comes to outfitting kids. Treat the earth responsibly today, and it will be there when your children are ready to graduate from school and venture out into the world. Choose from organic clothing and toys made with renewable materials. While you shop, let the kids play in a safe and interactive play area, and browse a line of recycled greeting cards to tuck into your child’s lunch box on his or her first day to wish them luck.
Ava’s Closet
1843 W. Pearce Blvd.
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-8687
www.avascloset.org
Dress your kids to the max without maxing out your charge account. Shop for name brand, gently used consignment items. Find pillow case dresses, headbands, bows and just about anything your child needs to make a dazzling first impression on the first day and all school year long. After school is in session, relax and kick back at a Mom’s Night Out party hosted by the shop, or book a birthday party for your child and invite the entire class to make your own headband or go home wearing a tutu.Related: Ask a St. Louis Expert After School Activity Ideas