Best Kids Clothes Store

$597.68

$295.47

$705.13

$386.81

$546.40

$293.88

$218.36

Walmart came out far cheaper than any other store we compared.

4 items not in store or online

7 items not in store; all of those items available online

4 items not in store; 2 of those items available online

8 items not in store; 3 of those items available online

All items in store

6 items not in store; all of those items available online

9 items not in store; 6 of those items available online

Sears was the only one-stop shop for back-to-school clothes and accessories.

Quality tops, average jeans

Good quality jeans, but tops seemed cheaply made

Good quality across the board

High-quality polo shirts and jeans

Reinforced stitching makes tops high-quality, but jeans are just average

Decent quality shirts, average quality jeans

Good quality jeans, but tops tend to shrink

Shoppers recommend Kohl's for quality. Old Navy shirts and jeans also proved durable in a test.

Weekly ad with deals

Some online coupons

Card members always get mailed 10, 20, 30 percent-off coupons

Sends card members coupons

Weekly ad and deal of the day

Mails coupons about once a month and has e-coupons (although not always on clothes)

Some online coupons

Frequent storewide sales and coupons for card holders

Very high quality but on the pricey side

Low prices but not the best quality

Higher prices but good selection

Very high quality and decent prices

Higher prices and somewhat limited boys selection

Good prices and quality but not a huge selection

Lowest prices, but quality is just so-so

High quality and wide selection for middle-of-the-pack prices

Wide selection of jeans and dress clothes but a bit pricey

Limited dress clothes

Large selection of durable dress pants and dresses

Limited dress clothes

Higher prices but broad selection

Jeans fray easily; no dress clothes selection for girls

High-quality jeans at the cheapest prices

Walmart jeans have the lowest prices and also rate high in quality. Kohl's has the broadest selection of dress pants for boys and dresses for girls.

Huge selection, decent prices

Online only but very cheap

Small selection, middle-of-the-pack prices

Moderate selection, decent prices

Moderate selection, decent prices

Low prices but limited in-store selection

Low prices but limited selection

The biggest selection for relatively cheap prices

Runner-up -- moderate prices, good selection

Very limited selection

Great selection but a bit pricey

Online only

Moderate selection, a little pricey

Lowest prices but limited selection

Low prices, many options

Cheapest prices and decent selection

Higher prices

Moderate prices, limited selection

Higher prices but durable; wide selection of training bras

Higher prices, limited selection

Low prices for girls, higher prices for boys

Moderate prices

Cheapest prices

In a category where most stores carry the same brand, Walmart is the cheapest.

Higher prices and limited selection but good quality

Low prices, limited selection, and questionable quality

A bit on the pricey side, but good selection

Very limited selection

Higher prices, good quality, many brands to choose from

Huge selection, low prices

Lowest prices, decent selection

A large selection for all occasions at low prices

None

None

None

A few options at the cheapest prices

Only option is a bit pricey

Small selection but bigger than most; cheapest prices

None

Stylish options -- a jean jacket for girls and a windbreaker for boys -- at cheap prices

Full refund with receipt within 90 days. Can also look up recent credit card transaction if card is present. Store credit for lowest retail price after 90 days or without receipt.

Full refund or even exchange with receipt and tags within 90 days. Can also look up credit/debit card transaction. No refund without receipt if transaction can't be found. No returns after 90 days.

Hassle-free returns anytime. Can look up credit/debit card transaction for full refund or even exchange without receipt. If transaction can't be found, store credit is issued for current in-store price.

Full refund or even exchange with receipt within 90 days. Can also look up credit/debit card transaction. Store credit for current price by mail with no receipt or after 90 days with receipt.

Full refund or even exchange with receipt within 90 days. Can also try to look up credit/debit card transaction. Store credit for lowest retail price after 90 days or without receipt.

Full refund or even exchange for unworn items with receipt within 90 days. Can also look up credit/debit card transaction. Store credit for current in-store price without receipt or credit/debit purchase.

Full refund or exchange with receipt within 90 days. Can also look up credit/debit card transaction if exact date of purchase is given. Store credit for current price without receipt. No returns after 90 days.

No 90-day limit on returns and no receipt required.