Have you ever noticed that most kiddo jeans come exceptionally long? I swear we roll every pair of new jeans up in large (but cute) cuffs, which is good because they last so much longer. Since jeans are such a major staple in our home, I try to make them last for as long as comfortably possible. So far I have found that skinny jeans have the longest life span, but only the ones with the awesome adjustable inside waist (I sometimes think even adults’ pants should have this). Here are a few of the ways I get extra bang for my buck with my kids’ skinny jeans.

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  • Buy them the right size, or just one size up and roll them once or twice.
  • When the length finally fits, they are the best more versatile style.
  • A bit too short in the fall or winter? Tuck them into tall socks then into a pair of cute boots. Hide the flood!
  • A bit too short in the spring or summer? Add a roll or two, make the flood pants look like an intentional capri.

These tips work best with skinny pants that have an adjustable inside waist. Once the pants are too small around the waist, it’s pack them away or give them away time! I really had to go back through the archives of old photos to get some of these; so bittersweet to see how much my kiddos have grown. The image of the pair of cute skinny jeans I used in this post are from The Gap.

We have 3 places we are pretty loyal to when buying kids skinny jeans:

  • The Gap – both boys and girls fit great, have the adjustable waist and are pretty thick and durable.
  • H&M – The boys and girls jeans are the best, and they have some super slim styles (hard to find for boys).
  • Zara – I buy the odd, funky pair from here. The fit is always great, but the denim is not the most durable for lots of trips and falls.

Do you have a favorite store you like to buy your kids jeans from? Do you have any fun ways to extend the life of little jeans?

Mini Style – Tips & Tricks to Extend the Life of Clothes by Brandy part 5 of 7

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Bang for Your Buck part 6 of 10

1. Bang for Your Buck : Skater Tank Dress by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
2. Mini Belt DIY by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
3. Bang for Your Buck : Button-Down Shirt by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
4. Bang for Your Buck : Denim Shirt Dress by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
5. Bang For Your Buck : 3 Tips by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
6. Bang for Your Buck : Boys and Girls Skinny Jeans by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
7. Bang For Your Buck : A Few More Tips by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
8. Shopping for Clothes That Can be Handed Down by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
9. Bang For Your Buck: Shorts, Hoodies and Tees! by Brandy @ Heart & Habit
10. Bang For Your Buck: Beanies, Peplum Tops and Belts! by Brandy @ Heart & Habit