Kids grow so fast. It seems just as soon as you have them outfitted for a season, they shoot up a size and it’s time to update their wardrobe—again. Thankfully, Dallas-Fort Worth has plenty to choose from when it comes to kids’ clothing stores—from small boutiques with timeless classics to stylish shops with trendy finds.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites, and whether you’re shopping everyday duds or a special occasion outfit, there’s something for babies and kids of all age. Bonus: Many of these stores offer online shopping, so if taking the kids out is a bit of a chore, you can shop from home and still support local.
Animal Crackers
Why you’ll love it: Whether you have little ones in diapers or braces, you’ll find them fun, contemporary any-day wear at this shop with sizes infant to tween girls and boys 10. Accessories run the gamut too: bibs, burp cloths, makeup bags and wallets. You’ll also find on-trend women’s clothing from brands like Show Me Your Mumu including sweaters, sets and tops.
Address: 1900 Preston Road, Suite 260, Plano
Contact: 972/867-4802; animalcrackers.com
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b kids
Why you’ll love it: Specializing in modern fashion finds for babies, kids and teens, b kids offers hard-to-find brands and funky styles in sizes newborn to 14. You’ll also find fun items to accessorize with, like bags, hairclips and hats.
Address: 3913 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
Contact: 682/286-1588; bkidsfortworth.com
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Babies on the Boulevard
Why you’ll love it: Expect to find classics at this Fort Worth staple—bubbles, rompers, bows and the like. Timeless styles are available in sizes newborn to 8, along with monogramming services and registries for baby showers.
Address: 6323 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
Contact: 817/737-7171; babiesontheboulevard.com
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Baby Bliss
Why you’ll love it: From newborn all the way up to size 7 (and beyond) you’ll find stylish duds for the kids from bamboo jammies to special occasion outfits. It’s also a one-stop-shop for all your baby needs: car seats and strollers, bathing and feeding gear and nursery bedding, furniture and décor. Plus, Baby Bliss has unique gifts for all ages, including books and toys and even some special goodies for Mom. We love their Texas Shop, featuring specialty items celebrating the Lone Star State for the tiniest Texans.
Address: 6721 Snider Plaza, Dallas
Contact: 469/232-9420; shopbabybliss.com
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Collins + Conley
Why you’ll love it: This family-owned boutique features a curated collection of high-quality baby and children’s clothing for both the everyday and special occasions. The shop also has a collection of men’s and women’s clothes to show off your own style or match with your mini.
Address: 5254 Monahans Avenue, Fort Worth
Contact: 817/841-9156; collinsandconley.com
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Hip Hip Hooray!
Why you’ll love it: This classic children’s clothing boutique offers a curated selection of outfits reminiscent of yesteryear. Think smocked dresses, seersucker shorts and frilled swimsuits. Perhaps most unique are their special occasion offerings, including heirloom dresses with hand-embroidery and sweet and simple christening outfits.
Address: 6701 Snider Plaza, Dallas
Contact: 214/369-2788; hiphiphooraydallas.com
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Jojo Mommy
Why you’ll love it: At this Inwood Village shop, you’ll find baby and children’s clothes with a classic flair—expect items like bubbles, jon-jons and cardigans. Jojo Mommy also has a large shoe collection, ranging from baby’s first cowboy boots to sneakers to Mary Janes. Great for gifts, too, they have a selection of traditional accessories and toys and make it easy to personalize items with classic monogramming.
Address: 7801 Inwood Road, Dallas
Contact: 214/912-1858; jojomommy.com
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KidBiz
Why you’ll love it: With designer clothes for boys and girls sizes infant to youth 16, this Inwood Village shop is great for baby gifts, children’s clothing and accessories and tween fashion. You’ll find everything from casual garb to jammies to special occasion outfits, and—to complete the look—accessories like headbands, bows and jewelry. KidBiz is also a Jon Hart retailer, offering a large array of the Texas-crafted bags that can be monogrammed or hot-stamped in-store for a personal touch.
Address: 5370 West Lovers Lane, Suite 314, Dallas
Contact: 214/692-5437; kidbizusa.com
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Layette
Why you’ll love it: Preppy and classic, Layette’s high-quality children’s clothing and accessories cover everything from birth to age 8 and older. It’s a great spot to find a special gift, with cashmere baby blankets, scalloped bibs and timeless toys among their offerings. Personalize items with Layette’s custom monogramming.
Address: 4250 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas
Contact: 214/520-7000; layettedallas.com
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Little Orange Fish
Why you’ll love it: You’ll find fun, fashionable clothes, accessories, toys and gifts for babies and kids at this Grapevine boutique. For the everyday, shop their collection of tops, bottoms, sets and sleepwear. Their toy selection features everything from board books and baby dolls to crafts and blocks sets.
Address: 601 Main Street, Suite 101, Grapevine
Contact: 817/416-7774; littleorangefishkids.com
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Small Pockets
Why you’ll love it: Consignment meets boutique at this shop featuring new and upscale consigned children’s clothes, high-end maternity consignments and gifts. Monogramming is available. Bonus: Come shop on a Friday morning and enjoy Story Time in their Tea Room, or reserve the space for a free, indoor playdate.
Address: 12300 Inwood Road, Suite 160, Dallas
Contact: 214/484-9240; smallpockets.biz
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The Little Things
Why you’ll love it: The mother-daughter team behind this shop searches out quality, natural fabrics and conscientious production from the brands they feature in their store at Highland Village Shopping Center. The Little Things has modern and fashionable clothes for babies, girls, boys and tweens and even a shop for fashion-forward clothes, jewelry and accessories for Mom.
Address: 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 318, Dallas
Contact: 214/821-3015; shopthelittlethings.com
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Zoe + Jack
Why you’ll love it: From baby to tween, this children’s boutique in west Fort Worth has designer outfits for any occasion and unique gifts. From casual beachy attire to sequined party dresses, there’s a style for every kind of kid.
Address: 5137 Birchman Avenue, Fort Worth
Contact: 817/989-2200
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This article was originally published in June 2023.
Top image courtesy of Little Orange Fish
