The hipster child gets a whimsical, label-conscious wardrobe at this Roscoe Village boutique.

by Valerie Moloney

In Short
If Gwen Stefani lived in Chicago, she just might shop for her sons here. The trendy boutique dresses fashion-forward tykes from infant to tween ages in head-to-toe designer duds. The looks are bold--just like the deep purple walls--offering mini versions of distressed jeans, silk shantung dresses, puffy down jackets in pretty floral prints and rocker T-shirts. A well-edited baby selection takes up the front, with onesies displayed in pseudo-sushi boxes and socks arranged in "egg" cartons. For moms and dads: vinyl diaper bags by Fleurville and manbags to tote on the stroller or over the shoulder.

11/06/07

Great clothes for real kids

by kcrutledge

Little Threads is an awesome place to find both classic and hip clothes for kids. It is so refreshing to find a place where kids clothes look like kids clothes and not mini Brittney Spears outfits. The store is very easy to navigate and the sales associates are very friendly and helpful. We always find clothes that both of our daughters are excited to wear. The prices are very reasonable, and when they have a sale- watch out!!! Great deals. Super fun shop for kids from infant to about age 10. Great neighborhood shop!

• Pros: Great Selection, Prices and Parking
• Cons: They don't have clothes for grown-ups!!