Hartstrings clothing is traditional and classic in its styling, but with a sense of what modern families want. Designed for infants and children up to the age of 12, Hartstrings offers girls a full line of clothing options, while the Kitestrings line provides the same range of choices for boys. A second group for girls, kc parker, brings a little more upscale fashion savvy to clothes for girls from ages 8 to 12. The company also draws on several licensed brands, including DKNY, Nicole Miller, Puma, Timberland, and Ferrari, to round out its fashion choices.
Under the Hartstrings label, girls, and their moms, will find clothes they like. Tops range from delicately ruffled poplin blouses to tees with whimsical ladybugs or a pair of flip-flops for decoration. Skirts, shorts and leggings, which have a coordinating top, feature prominently in the collection. Many of the skirts are actually skorts, with a playground-friendly pair of shorts sewn-in underneath. Dresses range from comfortable knits suitable for casual visits at grandmother's house to styles appropriate for the most formal dressy occasion. This line also features sweaters, raingear, swimming apparel, sleepwear, shoes and accessories.
For older girls, the KC Parker label offers fashion-forward styling that is nonetheless age appropriate. Girls appreciate the dresses and tops that set them apart from the little girls, and moms approve the styles that aren't too grownup yet. Bright, bold colors and patterns add an element of fun to all the KC Parker items. In addition, tops, skirts and dresses from DKNY provide more fashion options.
Boys also have a wide variety of options at the Hartstrings website. The Kitestrings label offers boys traditional styling with a modern twist. Dressy outfits include twill pants, shirts and sweater vests, and there are also plenty of comfortable cargo-style pants and shorts to go with the assortment of tees and polo shirts. Kitestrings also includes sleepwear, shoes, belts and swim trunks in styles and colors that boys like. Boys, or their moms, can also choose cool and casual shirts and shorts from brands including DKNY, Puma, Timberland and Ferrari.
Babies need classic, stylish clothing, too, and parents can find it in the Hartstrings and Kitestrings collections. Baby girls get dresses with matching bloomers, tops, leggings, bodysuits and sweaters, while boys get overalls with coordinating shirts, tops, pants and shorts. Accessories include hats, shoes and tights.
Special occasions require something special to wear. For christenings, Hartstrings offers several white gowns and rompers, as well as a gift set that includes a bib, diaper cover and shoes, all in white. For older girls celebrating a First Communion or enjoying the role of a flower girl, several white dresses are available, along with shoes and a variety of bows and ribbons.