DD is 18 months and approximately 32" tall and 27lbs. We just got 2 different shorts from h&m (size 1 1/2-2yr which is Euro 92) and they are HUGE! They completely fall off when she stands up. So I went back and exchanged them for the next size down (12-18mo Euro size 86) and while they appeared to fit A little better, as she walked they started to fall down! Even if they shrink, I am not sure it will be enough. I was also told by their sales staff that since they are European, the sizing tends to run small. I am baffled?! She is already wearing 2t in other brands.
I also got a tank and tshirts, but I don't mind if they run a little big since she is on the tall side.
Has anyone experienced this with H&M for either bottoms or in general?
I think some of their stuff is so cute and the prices can't be beat. These clothes were a gift and I would really like to get her something instead of returning it.
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Their sizes are random. You just have to eyeball them.
I never buy ahead so it has not been an issue.
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I think their bottoms run big. My girls, who are mostly in 3t, wear 18mos cords from there that fit them great. Tops tend not to be as big. I agree, lots of eyeballing with H&M.
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I think all H&M sizing is pretty random. And some of their stuff does shrink, IME.
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I agree with crl!
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Good to know. I guess I need to get better at eyeballing.
I washed one of the tops and it already shrunk a bit (even with cold water). But I think I will try to find shorts that have some elastic in them for now. They are fine in length but huge in the waist!
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Shrinking was never an issue for us (I do everything cold, low heat bc I am lazy
). Hope your things work out!
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What the others said! Sizing is truly random. I've loved all our kiddie H&M purchases though.
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My DD with similar stats can wear the 12-18m leggings in the baby section and the 1.5-2yr dresses in the older section. Still room in the 12-18 month clothes to finish out the summer and I suspect the knit dresses will work next year for a while.
My H&M didn't get many leggings in the bigger girl sizes. Have been going weekly to nab navy blue
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