I need to know if I'm doing the right thing. Snice my niece was 2 years old she has been chubby and my sister and I have had to make her clothes or buy them big and we have to cut the hem. I'm working on designs for a clothing line for chubby girls and it going to cost lots of money to start this "chubby line" . My only worry is - is my clothing going to sell. It would be Website sales only and not over priced. Being single mothers and on a bugget I want my clothing line to be affordable. HELP me out mother's am I doing the right things? Y.
Thank you Lynn M. I think I will use the + for my 2nd size
Thank you Elizabeth R. do you think overwight offends? or give me some words that sound better, anything l will help.
Thank you Anna Lee B. remember I'm poor I'm starting at the bottom here. What I'm doing is asking mothers if they would let me measure there child some say yes some say no. I only have a few sizes I need all ages thats takeing me time. I have to start with pants and top then I'll go to dresses shorts . I will have pants for boys after I start making money. and with time I will design shoes too that will be wide fit.
My line is going to be called "FANCY JAYDE" for my sizes I'm going to have 2 sizes like size 4 & 4 Plus. Some girls are a little larger then others thats why I want to have 2 sizes or each size. I dont know what to call the second size. I dont like X or XL. I'm thing just a 4P what do you this?
As a mother with a plus size 10 yr old, I would be THRILLED if someone started a clothing line like that. Even when I do find "plus size" girls clothes that are cute, they are made for someone that is 5'9" tall. Drives me CRAZY! Let me know if you get this up and running.
I'd like to suggest that you also think about doing odd sizes for all spectrums, boys and girls. As a mother of boys, I can tell you that boys clothing is hard enough to find, let alone clothes for boys that don't fit the usual sizes. Both of my boys are tall and skinny and it's tough to get pants that are long enough but don't fall off.
Let us know if you will sell jeans. I cannot find ANY to fit my DD. She is only very slightly larger in the middle, but if I find any jeans or non-legging pants that fit her in the waist, they are way, way too long. She's 8, and she's about a 10-12 waist, but no longer than an 8 length. It is very frustrating.
It seems to me that the most successful businesses in the world have identified a need or a niche that was absent and filled it. Seems like your idea might do just that. Good luck!
Hi Y., I have worked in two different very high end childrens' clothing companies as well as contributed to design team and branding. I think you have to be very careful with your sizing. What are you basing a 4P on? You should find a company that does specs on american body types. Lots of companies use the specs of the country that manufactures their clothes, i.e made in China the body type spec can be smaller. I also vote for the size and a plus sign, ie (4+). Although I know that girls clothing is the bread and butter in the childrens clothing world, boys get left out. You'll see a girls dept is 75% of the store boys 25% if they are lucky. Do boys not wear clothes, do the mother's of boys not have taste? I shop all over NYC to get my son, great looking clothes at good prices. He does not only wear blue and green. Oops, went off on a tangent about no boys clothes with style being available, sorry. If you start this line I hope you consider putting in a boys line as well. If you do decide on a line for both boys and Girls you can call your company "Jayde's friends" or just "Jayde's" Good Luck.
I agree with Dyreka. I'm short and 'fluffier' and so is my son, but my daughter is tall and really thin. It's difficult to find clothes for either body type without much modification.
Not too many women can say that they are a mere 5' at best, with measurements of 34D, 25" inseam, 29" waist, and 40" hips! : )
My poor son is average in height, but lacks length in his legs like me. I lovingly refer to his legs and mine as 'tree stumps'. Not limbs... Stumps. : )
Yet on the other end of the spectrum... My daughter is about 60th percentile in height (so basically avg) but only 10th percentile in weight with being almost all leg. (she got that from her dad) Trying to find 7 slims with an adjustable waist is a month long venture and only with finding a few pair of pants.
At least with my son and I, it's rather easy to buy pants that are a little too long (or sometimes a lot too long) and hem. It's a little more difficult to add fabric to existing pants and have it look right.
I do think you're certainly on the right track though. Good luck in your ventures!
Congratulations on your business endeavour. Do your research and your home work? Get the best help you can with the marketing and planning for your business. Finding fabrics and sewing the clothes (quality counts). Where will your costomer base come from? How will mamma's find you on the net? Make certain all of your legal needs for your business structure are met. Is the name of your business viable or does someone else already have that name?
There are many steps to starting and running a successful business. I would even think of offering the clothes at specialty shops as well as finding other children who fit the profile of your clothing line and offering it to them. Schools, daycares, churches, dance schools, etc. all have children there but don't really allow soliciting. Again how are you going to reach your target market?
Keep track of clothing trends and staples. Style counts too.
I think it is a wonderful idea but you need to be ready to shell out money from your own pocket and build up your brand while developing your business plan which will help you layout what direction you are going in, what you stand for, how you can expand your business, what resources you need, what capital you will need, how many people you will need, room for growth of the business and how to dissolve the business.
Success to you both for this passionate idea.
I think right off the bat, make sure you don't call them 'chubby' clothes. My son isn't overweight, but I think many parents of kids who are overweight either don't want to really admit it to themselves or even if they are aware of it, they would find the term 'chubby' to be insulting or degrading- especially for little girls who are so overly-conscious of how they look already.
I think with so many overweight kids in this country there would be a market for your clothes- but I would be very careful how you approach it marketing-wise- 'chubby' just sounds rude!
I think its wonderful! Not every child fits into the standard sizes-- I think you will have a huge response! Good luck!
Molly
I would have loved to have had this available to me...My dd has always been chubby/muscular. For ex., she is only 20 months and some of her shorts she wears are 4 T. Your idea is awesome! Be prepared for a slow start because of the economy, but once that improves, I bet you will barely be able to keep up. Good luck!
ps...you could always use C instead of XL...hehe.
I think you are venturing into an uptapped market which is great. Be prepared that start up is never quick.
When I hear 4P, I think 4 Petite (being short like I am). What about 4+? indicating it is "plus sized" but not using the word. 4 1/2? or 4.5?
I think it's a great idea and I applaud you for thinking outside the box! It is very frustrating to shop with your child who is not super thin, only to find that every thing she likes is either too tight or too short. I think you will definitely succeed, don't give up.
