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Hand me down clothes tips Not all hand me downs are created equal. Clothes of a higher quality and timeless style will likely fare better than trendy fact-fashion items. Look for durable construction, especially on the knees, elbows and shoulders. Some childre's pants have double layers of fabric on the knee. Double-stiched seams should mean fewer rips or pulls, and some garments are "bar tacked," meaning a reinforcedment of stiching on pressure points, especially on shoulder seams where the sleeve connects to the rest of the body. Adjustable waistbands allow for more flexibility in sizing. Outerwear is a popular hand me down. Waterproof fabrics and especially those with dry off finishes tend to have a longer life because water, which can break down fabric over time, doesn't sit on the garment. Garment washed knits are washed during the manufaturing process, which should cut down on shrinkage. Blue is one of the safest color choices because both boys and girls like it, and stripes are a gender neutral detail. Don't hand down shoes because each shoe conforms to the foot shape of the original wearer.

Contributed by stevo on August 20, 2008, at 9:44 AM UTC.

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