Back-to-school style: Kids clothing boutiques in Vancouver

Looking for stylish clothes and accessories that’ll have your little ones looking like they belong at the top of the class? Back-to-school shopping is a breeze at these locally owned kids’ boutiques in Vancouver, where parents can find everything from pint-sized designer duds to budget-friendly basics for growing boys and girls. [Photo credit: iStock.com/monkeybusinessimages]

Back-to-school style: Kids clothing boutiques in Vancouver
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Beansprouts

1
4897 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R9

This Main Street children’s shop specializes in environmentally friendly clothing, shoes and toys for your growing brood. Eco-conscious gear caters to babies, toddlers and big kids up to about eight years old. The on-site play area is a great spot for youngsters to entertain themselves while parents concentrate on exploring the selection of natural, recycled and organic wares that are both sustainable and on-trend. We love the denim skinny jeans and printed sweatshirts from Danish designer Molo Kids. Stretch your back-to-school budget even further by shopping the consignment section where you’ll find gently used apparel for less.

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Dandelion Kids

2
1206 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4

This Commercial Drive kids’ shop offers a nicely curated collection of tops, dresses, bottoms, outerwear, shoes and more from local designers and international brands. You’ll also find plenty of rainy day essentials; puddle jumping will be encouraged when your tot is outfitted in a pair of Canadian-made rain boots from Kamik – the colourful wellies are waterproof and also completely recyclable. When the back-to-school outfit is all sorted out, check out the solid selection of lunch containers. Insulated animal bags are a whimsical choice for younger kids while the stainless steel boxes are a durable big-kid option.

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Isola Bella Children's Clothing

3
5692 Yew St, Vancouver, BC V6M 3Y3

Are you more likely to catch your little one flipping through the pages of Vogue than their history textbook? Street-style bloggers in training will swoon at Isola Bella’s mixture of high-end kids’ apparel from Chloe, Stella McCartney, Paul Smith, Jean Paul Gaultier and many more big-name fashion labels. The Kerrisdale boutique’s style-forward clothes and shoes are focused more on fashion than function, although cool camo jackets from Scotch & Soda are a practical pick for Vancouver’s rainy fall season. The designer wares here come with a high price tag so be prepared to splurge.

Front & Company

4
3772 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7

Front & Company isn’t just a thrift shop; it’s a treasure chest stocked with unexpected sartorial gems. The longstanding Main Street consignment boutique is known for its elaborate window displays and creative mix of contemporary styles and pre-loved clothes and accessories. You’ll have to stop in to find out what’s in store but one thing’s for certain: the one of-a-kind vintage clothes, retro lunchboxes and heritage-style backpacks are sure to keep your kids looking unique when they head back to school this September. Best of all, the budget-friendly price tags will help you get more bang for your buck.

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MacGillycuddy's For Little People

5
4881 MacKenzie St, Vancouver, BC V6L 2R7

If you’re searching for designer kids’ clothing without the hefty price tag then put a trip to MacGillycuddy’s on your back-to-school shopping list. The consignment shop on the west side of Vancouver has been helping local moms and dads outfit their offspring in lightly used clothing and shoes for more than 30 years. In addition to tops, bottoms, shoes and accessories, there’s also a good variety of specialty items such as dance ensembles, costumes and rain gear.

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Jessica is a writer, editor and recovering Torontonian living in Vancouver. She works in PR for SMC Communications, and prior to that, she was the Vancouver City Editor for Yellow Pages. On the weekends she enjoys sweating it out at Tight Club in East Van, shopping for home decor treasures along South Granville and nibbling on cheese plates while knocking back craft cocktails in Gastown.
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