The young handball player who rushes to the gym after school wears out their clothes quickly: the junior lifestyle relies on sturdy and easy-to-wear pieces, such as sweatshirts, joggers, t-shirts, jackets and sneakers.
From baby sizes to teen sizes, filter by age, shape and colour.
The page covers two ages. Junior sizes, often given in age or height, dress children and teens. Baby sizes add bodysuits, outfits, and soft little sneakers for first steps. For a child, rely on the height indicated in the size guide rather than age alone: two children of the same age may not necessarily wear the same size.
Kids' clothing endures playgrounds, sports bags, and repeated washing. Reinforced knees, double stitching, and sturdy ribbed cuffs make a difference. An elastic waistband with a drawstring adjusts to growth, and a cotton-polyester blend fabric dries faster than pure cotton.
Each piece has its page. The junior lifestyle t-shirts range from basics to graphic tees. The junior lifestyle shorts are perfect for sunny days. The junior lifestyle sweatshirts include hoodies and zip-ups. The junior lifestyle trousers cover joggers, and the junior lifestyle jackets range from tracksuits to waterproofs.
Children's sneakers have their page: the junior sneakers page gathers urban models for kids and teens. For parents, the page lifestyle men and the page lifestyle women follow the same pattern.
A child grows out of clothes almost every year, so discounts matter. The page junior clearance gathers end-of-line items, and the junior sales take over during each sale season. The Black Friday junior happens just before the year-end gifts.
A size up allows room for growth, especially on a sweatshirt or jacket. However, avoid getting overly large sizes for trousers, as they drag and wear out at the heels. Fitted cuffs and ankles help to wear slightly larger clothing.
A size marked by age corresponds to average height for that age. If your child is tall for their age, go for the next size up. The size guide on the sheet provides the exact height.
Cotton, and particularly organic cotton, is generally the most tolerated. Wash new clothes before the first use and use a fragrance-free detergent. Scratchy labels can be cut off without damaging the garment.
Label each piece with the child's name, using a heat-transfer label or fabric marker. Sweatshirts and jackets, often left on benches, are the first to disappear. A bright colour or a recognisable pattern also helps to find them.
For the gym, they need indoor shoes with a non-marking sole, not urban sneakers. The lifestyle sneakers are for school and outings. Also consider models with Velcro for younger ones, which are easier for them to put on by themselves.