Halley Zitterkopf updated this 4/29 to reflect KC Grow Co's FREE ITEM coupon.
The only thing I love more than finding cute clothes for my son is finding cute clothes without paying full price. Kids grow out of their clothes at lightning speed, so shopping at local resale and consignment stores just makes sense. I like to visit several stores and shop multiple consignment sales throughout the year to refresh my son’s wardrobe each season.
Consignment Stores
KC Grow Co. | 11933 S. Strang Line Rd., Olathe
Anne has been running KC Grow Co. since 2002, and she takes pride in making sure her customers have a great shopping experience. I can personally vouch for this because my visit to find clothes for my son was fantastic.
The clothes are well-organized by gender, size and color, and they also carry shoes, toys, books and more. I was very pleased with the prices and excited to see a buy-one-get-one-free deal on books. KC Grow Co. stocks their racks with hundreds of new items daily, so you’ll always have plenty to choose from and you’re bound to find something new each visit.
They also offer multiple ways to shop: visit their storefront, shop online at KCGrowCo.com or tune in for their weekly live sale on Facebook.
Check out a coupon for a free item at KC Grow Co. here!
Sharing Sunshine | 407 W. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Sharing Sunshine is owned and operated by two moms who understand the value of purchasing gently used clothing for your fast-growing children. I have followed their journey on social media since they launched, and I always look forward to seeing their latest inventory.
They are known for carrying high-end brands, boutique-style pieces and high-quality clothing. What I love most is that they do the hard work for you by making sure each piece of clothing meets their high standards. That means you can shop with confidence that you’re getting great pieces at even better prices.
You can shop their inventory online at SharingSunshineKC.com or by visit their charming storefront in Brookside.
Little Story’s Boutique | 522 S. 5th St., Leavenworth
The owner of Little Story’s Boutique is living out her dream by running a resale children’s boutique with a mission to provide affordable, sustainable clothing and baby items.
The shop carries clothing from newborn sizes all the way up to size 18 for older kids. Moms and moms-to-be can also find nursing and maternity pieces, making it a one-stop shop for families at any stage. In addition to clothing, you’ll also find toys, shoes, books and more. As I browsed the inventory, I could tell how much care goes into selecting each item; everything was in great condition, without any stains, holes or tears. The only full-price items in the store are handmade, locally sourced or USA-made products from other local small businesses.
Take a trip to Leavenworth to check it out!
Once Upon a Child | 12220 W. 135th St., Overland Park & 1131 NE Rice Rd., Lee's Summit
The first time I walked into Once Upon a Child, the store’s organization immediately stood out. Their clothing is neatly sorted by gender, size, style and even color, so if I’m looking for a gray, long-sleeve shirt for my 3-year-old son, I know exactly where to look. In addition to clothing, they also carry shoes, accessories, toys, books and all sorts of baby gear from strollers to bouncers. Every time I visit, I know I’m going to find something for my son at a great price.
The Overland Park location also offers extra savings each week: Every Tuesday is Tote Bag Tuesday, which means you get 20% off everything you can fit in your Once Upon a Child tote. If you have younger babies, you’ll want to shop on Teeny Tiny Thursday, when you can get 30% off all 0–12 month clothes and shoes. You need to start a list of items you’re going to look for when you visit Once Upon a Child!
Bonus Stops
A few other children’s resale shops I want to visit are Wild Child Resale in Liberty and Lee’s Summit, Kid’s Kloset in Smithville and Annie’s in Westport. I have heard wonderful things about each of these stores and can’t wait to check them out.
Consignment Sales
We are lucky to have so many amazing resale and consignment stores in the Kansas City area, but a few times a year, we get even luckier when consignment sales pop up. Rhea Lana and Just Between Friends are the biggest sales events in our area, and they both host multiple sales a year throughout the metro. These events are my favorite way to stock up on high-quality clothing, toys and more because of their huge inventory. No matter the age of your children, there is something for everyone at these sales.
Rhea Lana sales pop up in the Northland, Lee’s Summit, St. Joseph, The Legends, South Johnson County, Overland Park, Lawrence and Topeka.
Just Between Friends sales pop up in the Northland, Lee’s Summit and Overland Park. Follow them on social media to stay updated on upcoming sales.