Back To School Shopping: The Best Kids Clothing Stores In The Hamptons & North Fork

9/2/13 - By Natalie Silverstein

Back to school shopping is in full swing. There are outlet malls and big box stores, but nothing beats shopping at small, independent shops for unique clothing for kids. We searched for the top local stores that are filled with popular brands and off-beat options. These stores are perfect for little fashionistas who want to go back to school in style. Read on for our top ten picks for clothing stores for kids in the Hamptons and North Fork. Check out our Back to School Guide for more shopping ideas.

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Aunt Suzie's Clothes for Kids
20 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
631-287-4645
Opened in 1984, Aunt Suzie's is one of the oldest boutiques in the Hamptons. It carries a variety of brands for infants and kids, and strives to find unusual sources and styles to provide a unique shopping experience.

Shock Kids
99 Main Street
Westhampton Beach, NY 11977
631-288-2522
This busy Main Street shop is filled with colorful clothing for newborns to tweens, as well as gifts and novelties. Featuring unique items like bedazzled t-shirts and sweatshirts, as well as special occasion dresses and brands like Flowers by Zoe. After an afternoon of shopping, visit Shock Ice Cream, which is down the alley behind Shock Kids.  

Bean 2 Tween
79 Jobs Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
631-377-1234
As the name implies, this shop carries trendy clothing for kids of all ages, from babies to tweens.

Creations by Lisa
123 Main Street
Greenport, NY 11944
631-477-9612
This store for adults and kids is well known on the North Fork for its trendy styles at reasonable prices.  

Hildreth's Original Department Store
51-55 Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
631-283-2300
Hildreth's has a long and storied history on the East End. Hildreth's opened it's first general store on Main Street in 1842 and still operates in the same spot. Hildreth's is a true department store with home goods, furniture, bed and bath, and outdoor items. Also featured are back to school items in the children's section, like rain jackets with matching boots and an umbrella.  

A Summer Place
181 North Ferry Road
Shelter Island, NY 11965
631-749-2374
This boutique carries women's and children's clothing, swimwear, accessories, and gifts. Shelter Island sweaters, belts, and bags are a specialty. Famous brands include Lilly Pulitzer and Jack Rogers.

Twist
46 Jobs Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
631-287-7990
Got a tween or teen girl at home? Then plan a visit to Twist. The store sells all of the major must-have brands like Paige, Ella Moss, Splendid, Tractor, and Butter.  

Fahrenheit 451 Kids
105 Main Street
Westhampton Beach, NY 11977
631-288-5724
Liz Epstein's little shop on Main Street carries an array of styles by well-known brands like Marc Jacobs and J Brand jeans. The store's goal is to offer children's clothing that is equivalent to the adult wear that is sold in its adult boutique.

Pink Chicken
137 Main Street
Amagansett, NY 11930
631-267-6434
Clothing designer Stacey Fraser worked in all of the major fashion houses before launching her children's line in 2006. Her tween line followed in 2011. Stacey is known for breezy styles with colorful vintage and ethnic fabrics. Favorite pieces include leggings, sweaters, hoodie jackets, and easy dresses, which are perfect for back to school.

Little Edit
28 Jobs Lane
Southampton, NY 11968 
631-287-1110
Little Edit is the children's division of New York retailer Edit New York. This shop carries well-known, high-end labels, with grown-up styles for sophisticated kids.

Photo Credit: Shock Kids

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