If you have a kid in day care, you know that outfits that can hold up to days filled with arts, crafts, play ground antics and of course, lunch without tearing from the exertion or fading in the wash is key. In today’s economic reality, dollar value is also important and that is why Old Navy has increasingly become my go-to joint for Spicy Girl’s school clothes.

The clothes are well constructed and the sizing is generous. SG can typically get far more months out of the Old Navy duds than other kids lines, which is fabulous – especially since the cost of the clothes is already in the moderate price range to begin with. Given the fact that the clothing gets washed after each wear, you’d think that the clothes would fray – but they don’t. The sizing, colors and shape stay true, which makes mom happy, and keeps Spicy Girl from showing off her mid-drift. (Read more…)