This is a post, written under the new category "Pretty Things". I and my daughters all love pretty things. We love pretty houses, and linens, and dishes, and clothes. We are very traditional in our tastes, though we all tend toward bright colors and fun, fanciful design. When my adopted daughters had lived with us for awhile, it became evident that they were shaping up to be a lot like their older sister and their Mom, passing by trendier teeny-bopper clothing, for a style of their own. This was feminine, whimsical, and most important of all... comfortable and modest for active work and play. In addition, this Mama is a stickler for quality. I would rather save for one fabulous item, than have rooms full of inferior ones.This is why Hanna Andersson is a almost perfect match for us. I say almost, because the clothing line is a little pricey, and I'm cheap... but there are ways to do Hanna on a budget. So what, you may ask, is Hanna Anderson? Well you can link to the site and look around for yourself, but this is my description. The HA company sells excellent quality children's clothing, made primarily of soft, brightly colored knit fabrics. The pieces of clothing frequently mix and match easily, with bravely coordinating florals, stripes, and polka dots. The effect is charming, and the sizes range from infant to teen. The style obviously looks different on a toddler than a preteen, yet they always look adorable, and best of all, they wear like iron and can be passed from sister to sister (or cousin, or friend). Used Hannas never have trouble finding new homes. In fact, they are a hot commodity on Ebay, and in good used condition, may sell for a good portion of what you originally paid... especially if you got a deal to begin with. In short, you definitely get your money's worth!
And speaking of deals, the HA company runs sales with DEEP discounts at least twice a year, and boy can you save! I just ordered my girls three top quality winter parkas for less than the original price of one. The drawback to sales, is that the largest sizes often sell out first, so if you are buying for the tween/teen crowd, you definitely can't snooze. The same runs true on Ebay... the larger sizes are harder to find, and sell for more. Which proves a theory of mine; that tween/teen girls still love "twirly" dresses, funky tights, and clothes as comfy as your jammies.
As far as sizing goes, HA uses the European sizing system based on height in cm. Thus, a size 160 fits a girl 62-66 inches and up to about 110 pounds. This is pretty accurate, and if your daughter is slim she might stretch that a bit. My Boo is about 64 inches and 115 pounds, and she fits the clothing fine, with the exception of some sleeves. Boo (and 'Tater) have very long arms and legs, and their wrists tend to stick out of their sleeves a bit, even in regular women's sizes. But I can even fit much of the 160 sized clothing, and I am a bit over the weight limit too. Still, bear in mind that the girl's clothing is cut for girls, and not for the rounder curves of most women. HA also carries a smaller women's clothing line, but it is much pricier. I recently ordered a pair of their women's rib-knit tights, and they are gorgeous... all the more since I got them at less than half price.
On a final note, Hannas look fabulous on girls of color. They are inspired by Swedish design, and no doubt they look nice on little blondies, but the intense color just lights up my girls' brown skin tones. In addition, the fact that most of the fabrics are mostly organic cotton knits, means they are less destructive to their delicate skin than wool or many synthetic fabrics, such as many of the popular fleeces. And for older adopted girls, who are still little girls in heart and mind, these clothes can satisfy their craving to wear pretty little girl clothes, getting lots of positive strokes for how sweet they look. For children with sensory issues, or for kids that just like to be comfortable and active, these are the perfect fit. For sisters who like to mix and match, or dress exactly alike once in awhile, Hannas fit the bill.
This is 'Tater, Boo, and LaLa with their former CW.
They are wearing matching appliqued and embroidered tees,
heavy knit hoodies, and pleated denim skirts
with chocolate colored footless tights.
Absolutely adorable for adoption day!
In top photo 'Tater and LaLa are singing "Jam and Bread"
from "The Sound of Music" on a Sunday walk last fall.
And speaking of deals, the HA company runs sales with DEEP discounts at least twice a year, and boy can you save! I just ordered my girls three top quality winter parkas for less than the original price of one. The drawback to sales, is that the largest sizes often sell out first, so if you are buying for the tween/teen crowd, you definitely can't snooze. The same runs true on Ebay... the larger sizes are harder to find, and sell for more. Which proves a theory of mine; that tween/teen girls still love "twirly" dresses, funky tights, and clothes as comfy as your jammies.
As far as sizing goes, HA uses the European sizing system based on height in cm. Thus, a size 160 fits a girl 62-66 inches and up to about 110 pounds. This is pretty accurate, and if your daughter is slim she might stretch that a bit. My Boo is about 64 inches and 115 pounds, and she fits the clothing fine, with the exception of some sleeves. Boo (and 'Tater) have very long arms and legs, and their wrists tend to stick out of their sleeves a bit, even in regular women's sizes. But I can even fit much of the 160 sized clothing, and I am a bit over the weight limit too. Still, bear in mind that the girl's clothing is cut for girls, and not for the rounder curves of most women. HA also carries a smaller women's clothing line, but it is much pricier. I recently ordered a pair of their women's rib-knit tights, and they are gorgeous... all the more since I got them at less than half price.
On a final note, Hannas look fabulous on girls of color. They are inspired by Swedish design, and no doubt they look nice on little blondies, but the intense color just lights up my girls' brown skin tones. In addition, the fact that most of the fabrics are mostly organic cotton knits, means they are less destructive to their delicate skin than wool or many synthetic fabrics, such as many of the popular fleeces. And for older adopted girls, who are still little girls in heart and mind, these clothes can satisfy their craving to wear pretty little girl clothes, getting lots of positive strokes for how sweet they look. For children with sensory issues, or for kids that just like to be comfortable and active, these are the perfect fit. For sisters who like to mix and match, or dress exactly alike once in awhile, Hannas fit the bill.
This is 'Tater, Boo, and LaLa with their former CW.They are wearing matching appliqued and embroidered tees,
heavy knit hoodies, and pleated denim skirts
with chocolate colored footless tights.
Absolutely adorable for adoption day!
In top photo 'Tater and LaLa are singing "Jam and Bread"
from "The Sound of Music" on a Sunday walk last fall.
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