I love graphic tees, which is a good thing considering I have three sons. Graphic tees are the love language of school-aged boys. But I just can’t look at one more t-shirt with a baby Spider-man or whatever cartoon character Levon is obsessed with this week printed on the front. It’s not that I hate cartoons, it’s that I hate ugly things. And bright colors. Why are little boys’ t-shirts so ugly and BRIGHT? I prefer to dress Levon in inexpensive, solid basics that I can throw away when they become so stained that they’re no longer appropriate to wear in public. His wardrobe color palate is the same as mine – black, gray, green. Sometimes I get crazy and throw in some dark blue.
Best Clothing Brands for Boys
When it comes to clothes, boys have so few options compared to girls. All of Levon’s clothes tend to look the same, so I’m determined to incorporate patterns and colors into his back-to-school wardrobe, even though it’s a challenge for my eyeballs. I’ve rounded up my favorite brands for boys for those of you who, like me, aspire to dress your child like mini versions of yourselves. After all, isn’t that why we had kids?
What are your favorite brands for boys? Share in the comments!
Cat & Jack™
Toddler Boys' Short Sleeve Colorblock T-Shirt - Cat & Jack™ Blue
target.com
Levon owns every Cat & Jack™ tee shirt in every color.
BODEN
Dip-Dye T-Shirt White/Neon Orange
boden.com
Levon's big brothers wore Boden and the quality is amazing.
JUNK FOOD
Boys Batman Bruce Wayne Tee
junkfood.com
Super soft comic, bands, and sports team tees.
JUMPING BEANS®
Toddler Boy Jumping Beans® Striped Tee
kohls.com
These tees fit well, wash well, the patters are adorable, and the price point is amazing.
OLD NAVY
Chest-Stripe Crew-Neck Tee for Toddler Boys
oldnavy.com
Our go-to for basics that fit well and wash well.
Zara
Stars T-shirt
zara.com
Our favorite for basic tees, jeans, sweaters, and winter coats.
ROCKETS OF AWESOME
Raglan Football Tee
rocketsofawesome.com
I love everything on this site. Levon will definitely be sporting a few of these looks this fall.
CHASER
Call My Agent
chaserbrand.com
My favorite splurge.
Jessica Butler is the co-founder of Raise, stepmother of two, and adoptive mother of one. Prior to Raise, she was a writer on USA’s "In Plain Sight" and TNT’s "The Last Ship." She and her husband, writer/producer Warren Bell, co-created the Nick at Nite series "Instant Mom," based on her life as a stepmother. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and six-year-old son, Levon.