Kids on 45th is a high-quality used clothing subscription for kids that ships items specifically chosen for your child right to your door. You can customize your wardrobe according to what type of clothing your child needs (i.e. shirts, pants) or let them send you a seasonal wardrobe. When you sign up, you complete a style profile by selecting attributes specific to your child's style such as classic, cool, bright, sporty or even animals, to name a few.
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About Kids on 45th
The Subscription Box: Kids on 45th
The Cost: Clothing prices are based on individual prices for each type of clothing ranging from $2.79 for a short sleeve shirt up to $8.99 for a 3-pack of brand new socks. A sample cost for a fall wardrobe is $48.69 for 11 items.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: BIG20
The Products: A collection of clothing personalized for your child that you can customize by choosing which types of clothing (i.e. pants, shirts) you want or have them selected for you based on the season.
Ships to: the U.S.
Our Fall 2018 Wardrobe Review
When I saw that there was a subscription for inexpensive, gently used clothing, I thought it was a great option! I have bought clothing at yard sales for my children before, and I thought this would be a great way to get the same results with much less work.
This is the invoice that was included with our order. I like that it lists everything that we received along with the cost of each item. Unfortunately, they weren't able to send a dress for my daughter as we had requested, but they let us know ahead of time and referenced it on this note here as well. The total cost for the 9 items we received was $40.61 and came with free shipping.
I had hesitations about buying used clothing, but they have a lot of great information about it on their website.
From Kids on 45th:
Our buyers are super picky about the items we accept: no fading, pilling, stains, or wear. Only items that are in excellent used or like-new condition pass our standards, so we think you’ll love them just as much as anything you’d buy new.
So let's see what we got:
Disney Minnie Mouse Tank Top - Cost $2.79
The first shirt that we pulled out of the box was a clear winner with Minnie featured on the front and the price tag still attached making it seem new. It looks like this was part of a two-piece set that costs $38.00. While it is new, it does look a bit faded, unlike if it came straight from the store. I love the ruffle skirt and my daughter was thrilled with it!
Faded Glory Capri Jeggings - Cost $4.29
So these are the pants that we received and I really wish that they were full length. They are modeled in the above photo with the Minnie shirt. I wouldn't necessarily call these "high quality" as they are a Walmart brand, which is fine, but that means they probably retail for close to or even less than what we paid for them. They are in good shape and will go with a lot of clothing for now, but not super impressed with these.
Justice Pink Sequin Skirt - Cost $3.49
This skirt (or skort since there are built-in shorts) was perfect for my twirly, girly girl. This is from Justice and is in great shape other than a teeny bit of pilling at the waistband.
Eliane et Lena Navy Butterfly Short Sleeve Shirt - Cost $2.79
This shirt is very cute with all of the details on the back and the sleeves. The back is actually more of a cotton material while the front is a bit silky. You can see my daughter wearing it along with her sequin skirt in the above picture. It almost seems like it might be a bit small since it's so tight even though it's her size. It is very cute though and from looking at other items from this brand, it seems like they are a high-end clothing company.
Sonoma Sweater with Sequin Pockets - Cost $5.99
This sweater is actually a bit big on her, which I'm happy about because I think she can wear this right into spring. It is a grayish oatmeal color and has this really fun shiny pink sequin detail on the pockets. This was also in really great shape and it is thick and cozy. A great find!
Scooter Brown Floral Long Sleeve Shirt - Cost $3.29
This is the long sleeve shirt they sent for her and she loved the flowers and frilly lace detail at the bottom. (FYI- She wanted her brother to be in the picture with her and he is always willing to smile for the camera.) This is in great shape and is thicker like a sweatshirt. The sleeves are either a bit short for her or more likely, they are meant to be 3/4 length. Cute and girly and just her style!
Faded Glory Polka Dot Shorts - Cost $3.49
These shorts are cute and will be good for play, pajamas or to wear under her dresses. Again, these probably aren't worth much more than we paid for them, but I guess these balance out some of the nicer items we received.
Penelope Mack Floral Swimsuit - Cost $5.49
This ruffle swimsuit is adorable! I love the silver metallic sparkle of the flowers and the contrasting neon trim. I like the one shoulder design, too. My daughter was really excited about this. While I had never heard of this brand before, a little research shows that swimsuits from Penelope Mack retail for almost $30.
Jefferies 3-pack Socks - Cost $8.99
This set of crew socks is very cute and they are decent quality, but I think they are a bit overpriced in general. It's convenient if you want to be able to one-stop shop though.
The Verdict:
I'm glad I had a chance to try this service from Kids on 45th and we received some really great pieces that my daughter loves. I like the idea of recycling gently used clothing at a price that doesn't break the bank, especially at the rate my kiddos are growing! I think that some of the pieces were a great value, while others weren't, but overall, everything was in great shape and it all balanced out in the end. For $40.61 plus free shipping, it was a fair value for the 9 items (counting the socks as one) that we received, but the real issue with this subscription might be in the consistency of the boxes they send. Are they always able to send a mix of high-end and everyday-value clothing or does the value change depending on what they have? I paid a bit more than I would have at a traditional yard sale, but this was definitely on par with consignment shop prices and you can't beat the convenience and style personalization. I think the real hook with this service is that you might just get one item that is a great find and really stands out in value.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Kids on 45th curates boxes based on each individual’s preferences and what they have available so you will most likely get items different from what we received.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: BIG20
Value Breakdown: This box cost $40.61 with free shipping and we received a total of 9 items which means we paid about $4.51 for each.
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