buying clothes for grandchildren

My GDs like lurid t shirts with cats and ponies on with glittery bits everywhere . Their mums would never buy them but I can!

I certainly wouldn't just buy clothes for them based on what I like. If they never wear them then there's no point. I think your DIL is trying to tell you something lin!

It's a relief when they can tell you what they want or are able to spend gift vouchers in Next or M&S. By the time they are about six, they tend to be quite fussy, even the boys. Teenagers are out of bounds!

I get gift receipts in case my lot want to exchange what I buy. Also, I find a few thigss I like online and email the link to see if they like them and give me the go ahead. Every now and again, we have a little shopping spree so I can see what they would go for and enjoy coffee or lunch together at the same time.

It can be a minefield! The clothes I like to see little girls in are often scorned by my DGDs, but I think I've got the hang of it now.

I tend to buy on impulse from places like Asda (cheap and cheerful!) and always keep the receipts. The cheaper outlets are often better at spotting what's on-trend for children anyway.

I also enjoy buying clothes for my GC boy (6) girl (3). However I do my 'homework'...I ask their Mum what's needed and pay attention when she gives me a bit of honest feedback.
Children's fashions and lives have changed and what suited my daughters (Laura Ashley frocks) is definitely not what is needed nowadays.