Best of Boston

Best Children's Clothing

2005 Best Children's Clothing, Nantucket

Pinwheels

Nantucket
We might roll our eyes at precious, overpriced kids' clothes, but it's near impossible to resist the teeny, hand-knit pale pink sweaters and soft cotton [...] read more»
2005 Best Children's Clothing, Cape Cod

The Children’s Shop

Chatham
As at most coastline kids' stores, preppy paraphernalia is the mainstay at this sweet clothing emporium. Pink and green pants fill the racks, along with [...] read more»
2004 Best Children's Clothing, West

Petit Patapon

Wellesley
Petit Patapon clothes look great, feel even better, and are built to last. From summery batik sundresses for toddlers to cool, sporty beachwear for five-year-olds, [...] read more»
2004 Best Children's Clothing, North

Lester Harry’s

Marblehead
Admit it: Even the inevitable grass, food, and spit-up stains won't discourage you from dressing your tot to the nines. And who can blame you? [...] read more»
2003 Best Children's Clothing

Lester Harry’s

Boston
The European skin-care products are almost too posh for the too-young-to-toddle set, but Lester Harry's boutique stocks plenty of functional elegance, too. If cozy robes [...] read more»
2003 Best Children's Clothing, West

Petit Patapon

Wellesley
Darling details make the difference at Petit Patapon. Whatever best becomes your little one—frilly ruffles, rugged stitching, whimsical embroidery—this organized shop has a stylish stock [...] read more»
2002 Best Children's Clothing, Upscale

Bonpoint

Boston
When the nanny complains that little Madison has outgrown her pinafores, get yourself (or send your personal assistant) to Bonpoint. The French clothier's exclusive pastel [...] read more»
2002 Best Children's Clothing, Affordable

Fish Kids

Brookline
Unless your child has a contract with Kix, you probably don't dress him in expensive outfits destined to wear more cereal than he digests. Miniature [...] read more»
2002 Best Children's Clothing, West

Petit Patapon

Wellesley
Why should children get the short end of the fashion stick? For playtime and dress-up alike, Petit Patapon outfits youngsters—toddlers to grade school—in only the [...] read more»
2002 Best Children's Clothing, North

Lester Harry’s

Marblehead
This colorful shop has everything a baby needs to live in style from birth forward. From Kate Spade diaper bags and tiny Petit Bateau hooded [...] read more»