Do you ever find that your kids’ clothing just doesn’t last? Fast fashion is the new craze with cheap clothing, but falling apart after several wears. Sure, your kids grow fast, but it would be nice if their clothing could survive a few washes, right? Not to mention that fast fashion isn’t the healthiest for our environment or planet. Instead, let’s focus on shops curating collections of clothing, toys, and accessories made to last. Whimsies in Charlottesville is that exact kind of store. They offer a variety of quality brands that focus on providing the best products to children and families. And in this world, a little more quality sure never hurts!
About Whimsies Charlottesville
Whimsies is a specialty children’s store (with a few bonuses for moms, too!) in Charlottesville. Owner Betsy Lynn founded the business in 1986 because she grew up in a large family and missed being around many kids.
Some of the more recognized brands they carry in their store include:
- Jellycat Inc,
- Mayoral,
- Tea,
- Hape,
- Hatley,
- Pink Chicken,
- HABA,
- Appaman,
- Hotaling Imports, and
- Janod/Jura Toys.
Aren’t familiar with those? It sounds like you’ll need to pop into the store to check them out firsthand!!
Products
Whimsies Charlottesville carries an extensive array of children’s clothing in various fun textures, patterns, and colors. Scrolling through their website, you will see where they get their name; these are playful prints you won’t soon see on shelves elsewhere. They have many different styles of dresses to choose from, and most of their pieces come in a variety of sizes so that you can dress up your baby from newborn to toddler and beyond!
They also have accessories for kids, like soft, cozy blankets, sun hats, and colorful tights. And don’t forget the stylish shoes!!
But it isn’t all about clothes. Whimsies also has plenty of books and TONS of fun, engaging toys that will help stimulate your child’s imagination and engage them in fun, healthy play.
And, of course, it isn’t just about the babes. There are some indulgent surprises for moms, too, like cozy loungewear, plush throws for around the house, and buttery soft night clothes so you can get the maximum rest out of your sleep. Sure it’s fun to buy all of these cute outfits for your kiddos, but at the end of the day, moms deserve to have a little something special, too!
Specialty
Whimsies’ mission is truly to sell clothes that will last. They want to help you find clothing for your children that can be passed on from sibling to sibling or family to family. Sure, some of their pieces are a little pricier than other big box stores. Still, at the end of the day, you are investing in a garment – or toy, accessory, or home good – that will hopefully last you a very long time.
Whimsies Charlottesville
Whimsies in Charlottesville is the perfect spot to find durable, lasting, and unique children’s clothing and toys. Whether shopping for your own family or looking for the perfect gift, we bet that if you step into their store or visit their website, you’ll find something special you may not have even known you needed.
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