October 15, 2024
Teeny tiny baby clothes are one of the most exciting things about having a baby! I loved sitting in our nursery, folding and refolding all the sweet baby clothes and thinking about our little girl wearing them one day. As a local family and newborn photographer, I know all about finding cute baby clothes in Richmond and this post is here to help you out!
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What to look for when shopping for baby clothes in Richmond
There are lots of things to consider when buying clothes for your baby. In fact, I hesitated to buy anything until Josephine was born. Ok, I bought a few things, but I held out to buy the majority of her clothes until she was here. We were also fortunate to be gifted so many sweet clothes from family and friends!
Now that I am nine months into dressing a tiny human, here are some things that I personally consider when buying cute baby clothes in Richmond.
Budget: How much do I want to spend on clothes? Will she get a lot of wear? If it’s expensive, is it something I will value for the long term?
Durability: Now that she is crawling and feeding herself, cute clothes are reserved for church, photo sessions and special occasions. I like to have an array of “play” clothes that she can romp around in during the day, then save her fancier clothes for when I know we will be taking photos (even iPhone photos!). The ability to go in the washer and dryer is a must for me.
Functionality: In the early days, I learned quickly that I wanted easy access to diaper changes so it was a lot of baby gowns and footie magnetic pajamas (with mittens). I didn’t have time for the onesie + pants + socks combo, I needed it all in one! Even now that she’s older, I will opt for a bubble or dress w/bloomers since they are so much easier to change my busy baby girl in and out of!
Style: I definitely have a more traditional style for Josephine, smocked bubbles, dresses, mary-jane shoes and bows! But there are so many sweet styles out there, like boho, preppy, sporty, and even themed-clothes!
Baby Boutiques in Richmond
Whether you are shopping for your own family or purchasing the perfect gift for a friend or family member, here are the top stores to buy cute baby clothes in Richmond.
High-end Baby Clothes boutiques in Richmond
Milby’s Just Kids is located in Bon Air, south of the river. They have all the classic baby brands, like The Beaufort Bonnet Company, Kissy Kissy, Fektman Brothers, Little English, Magnolia Baby and so many more! The staff at Milby’s can also do custom embroidery on most pieces.
1Z 2Z 3Z is another boutique selling classic baby clothes in the West End of Richmond. They have Widgeon, Nella Pima, Mayoral, Petit Ami and more! They also offer custom monogramming, and the sweetest accessories and toys for littles.
Little Nomad is located in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond selling the cutest boho chic baby clothes and accessories. Think Colored Organics, bamboo and soft fabrics, and muted soft colors.
Budget-friendly stores for cute baby clothes in Richmond
Clover is a children’s consignment shop in Carytown offering gently-used high-end baby and children’s clothes.
Crazy 8 has cute, trendy everyday clothes for babies and kids. It’s found in the Willow Lawn shopping center, so there are lots of other stores to check out during your errands!
Mom2Mom is one the of the biggest baby and child consignment shops in the area. Located in Sandston near the Richmond airport, they sell gently used items ranging from clothes, to baby gear and furniture. Even maternity clothes!
The Clothesline is a pop-up consignment sale at the Stony Point Fashion Mall. They have everything from baby clothes to baby gear. Follow them on Instagram to learn about upcoming sales.
My favorite online sites for baby clothes
There are so many wonderful online shops for baby, but these are some of my absolute favorites to purchase clothes from for my own family and for the client wardrobe!
When purchasing cute baby clothes in Richmond or online, I look for clothes that are neutral and simply patterned, two details I know will photograph well. I also love muslin, organic bamboo and pima cotton fabrics. They’re SO soft!
I hope these resources help you find the cute baby clothes in Richmond that you’re dreaming of! I am also always here to help you out with your baby (and the rest of the family) for family, milestone or even their newborn photos. And, if I missed any spots or you have some recommendations not on this list, please drop your favorite stories for cute baby clothes in Richmond in the comments below!
Jacqueline Aimee Portraits offers family and baby photos in Richmond for clients looking for timesless and true portraits of their family and little ones. See her latest work on Instagram!
Jacqueline Burns is Richmond family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and lifestyle family photography. Jacqueline serves the Richmond, Virginia area, including the counties of Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield, as well as the cities of Bon Air, Ashland and Mechanicsville.
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