Cute and Comfortable Clothes for the Kids

This post is by Nicole Duncan our Manager at 529 Kids Consign. Thank you, Nicole! 


Summer is winding down and the air is starting to turn a tad cooler and just a touch crisper. It always makes me feel like back to school time, and a little annual tradition called back to school shopping is just what’s needed to help your children get back into the school groove!

This fall season, we are loving all things chic yet comfortable, which is perfect for those virtual classrooms. Quality pieces that don’t break the bank are a must this year. Here are some of the top trends of the season you can find at 529 Kids Consign.

First up, and my personal favorite, mix and match print outfits. Think floral tops and striped pants with a simple solid cardigan to balance the look. Also, consider adding in some animal print with stripes. So cute!

 

 

Next, color-blocking is a fabulous way to fast forward to fall and look polished. A color-blocked sweater will elevate simple denim or create a color-blocked outfit by using complementary colored pieces.

Math time calls for geometric pattern time too! One of our favorites is Tea Collection. Their use of geometric shapes as well as mixed prints in their rompers, dresses, and graphic tees never disappoints.

 

 

Last but not least is the must-have accessory of the year keeping our little ones safe as they venture out. You guessed it – the all-important mask. Equally as important is the mask chain to make sure they don’t lose the mask during the day! The 529 Kids Consign favorites are the locally made @dmarandesigns masks with the bonus matching scrunchy or headband and handcrafted, glass beaded mask chains by @theneoncamel. So stylish!

 

 

When they look good in those virtual or socially distanced classrooms, they’ll feel good, be happy, energized, and confident. Happy shopping!

 

  • The latest from Megan
Megan’s career in retail/merchandising began in the mid nineties standing in front of a woodsy smelling Abercrombie and Fitch. Sporting an oversized plaid flannel and bootcut jeans she said hello to every customer that eagerly walked in to the popular retailer. Little did Megan know that, while creating a perfect “denim wall”and dressing in all of the latest fashion that the lifestyle brand offered she was building the foundation for her fun and exciting career! After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, Megan managed multiple A&F stores before she moved on to an assistant buyer position in contemporary dresses at the local Arlington based retailer Hecht’s (now Macy’s). She gained an immeasurable amount of knowledge before moving onto a different facet of the business at Calvin Klein Jeans. Megan worked her way from retail coordinator to East-Coast regional manager helping to create the Calvin Klein aesthetic in department stores from Boston to Miami. After her first son Ethan was born, her position at CKJ was eliminated, due to the harsh economic conditions at the time. This is how 529 was born! Megan quickly began to see how fast Ethan was growing out of his clothing. She knew other moms had the same amount of adorable “gently-worn” clothing piling up. Combining her love of retail and her obsession with dressing Ethan gave her the idea to try and sell this clothing. 529 became a popular “pop-up” shop in the Alexandria area and once the following was big enough, a brick and mortar store in historic Old Town. 529 Kids Consign exemplifies who Megan is and what she has learned throughout her career. It’s a warm, well-organized, well- edited boutique that attracts moms from all over the DC metro area. On any given visit to the store you may be greeted by three boys dressed to the nines..they too have the passion.

We are an upscale children's and maternity consignment boutique specializing in the latest trends. Quality is important to us, which is why we are particular about our brands. Offering not only consignment items but also the freshest and most trendy must haves for hip moms and cool kids makes us the place to shop!

529 Kids Consign
122A South Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.567.4518

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

www.529kidsconsign.com

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