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REVIEW: Boys&Girls unisex trousers from loveitloveitloveit

5/12/2015

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When I had a bit of a moan on this blog about how hard it is to find bright, comfortable trousers for a toddler boy, the lovely Ruth from unisex & ethical children’s retailer loveitloveitloveit asked whether we'd like some bottoms. I said, yes please. We’ll have some bottoms.

Specifically, I said I'd have some lightweight, funky bottoms for a 3+ boy (he’s two but kinda lanky, and in any case I hate getting only a few months’ wear out of clothes so I tend to size up and roll up!). Loveitloveitloveit has a huge selection of unisex clothes to cover ages  0 to 10, so we had lots of choice (see more on that below). In the end I went for toucan-print trousers by the brand Boys&Girls. I just could not resist the toucans. Here's how we got on with the toucans...
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REVIEW: Boys&Girls unisex toucan trousers from loveitloveitloveit

Funk and unisexiness: 10/10
The base colour is a lovely vibrant red rather than raspberry, the colour that so often puts the kibosh on girl’s trousers being okay for boys too. The toucans are just so cool, and don’t obviously have a “for boys” or “for girls” look. They can be teamed with all manner of bright t-shirts and luckily, the Bean agrees they're fabulous.
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Comfort: 10/10
These are comfortable for the Bean to wear, in a way that lots of high-street boy’s chinos and jeans just aren’t (because they're restrictive and stiff, which is no good for a child who moves. And my goodness this boy does). The loose fit, supple fabric and elasticated waistband means they’re also easy for him to pull on and off himself - very important when getting to the potty in time can still be a bit tricky!
They’re very lightweight, making them perfect for spring picnics in Milan as well as the cooler summer evenings that await us in Sweden :-)
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Fit: 9/10
As these are nice and loose (unlike some leggings) they will happily fit boys and girls of different builds. The fold-over cuffs mean they sit snugly at the ankle if they’re still a bit too long. If they’re much too long, as these were (we went for a size 4-5 for extra long wear!) and you're not keen on roll-ups, they’re quite easy to tuck in under the cuff and sew in place on the inside:
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My only criticism of the fit is the waistband: although it’s elasticated it’s still “straight up and down” rather than a little cinched, which is just too loose for a skinny bean like mine and isn’t resolved by going down a size. It is, however, very easily resolved by opening up a bit of the waistband and threading through a tighter elastic, then sewing it back up again.

Quality: 8.5/10
Like all of Boys&Girls' clothes these trousers are made of 100% certified organic cotton, which feels very soft. I expect the colours to fade over time, but a few washes in the red is still nice and vibrant. As the cotton is quite thin it's starting to bobble a bit on the bum already, and I’m not sure whether the knees will stand up to adventure and general toddlerishness... However, I'm aware I asked for summery, lightweight trousers so I probably should have expected this!

Value for money: 9/10
Priced at £18 these aren’t the cheapest bottoms for toddlers on the market, but they’re not the most expensive either. I feel the price is a good reflection of what you get: a pair of well-made, funky-looking organic trousers that can be easily adjusted (with some basic sewing skills if necessary) to ensure longevity and, most importantly, which can be worn by and then handed down to either a boy or a girl.
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So, all in all, we're very pleased and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this fabulous pair of bottoms. Thank you very much, loveitloveitloveit! I’m sure our paths will cross again, when we’re on the lookout for more gorgeous, unisex clothes:
Unisex Toddler Outfits | All from loveitloveitloveit store| Picked by Pasta & Patchwork blog
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Disclosure: I was sent a pair of Boys&Girls toucan trousers for the purpose of this review, but all opinions are genuine and my own.

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14 Comments
mummy m's memories link
5/12/2015 03:06:20 am

Wow, these look so comfy, and yes funky too. I love the elasticated bottom cuffs. My youngest hates trousers flapping around her ankles, so usually ends up in dresses. Great that they are unisex too. #TriedTested

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
5/12/2015 07:52:22 am

Haha yes, my son is starting to become like that too so thankfully these were elasticated. Thanks for stopping by!

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Lizzie Woodman link
5/12/2015 03:29:07 am

Cool trousers! Sadly, my boys are a bit old for this kind of thing now. I know what you mean about stiff trousers though - the best trousers I found for the potty-training age were H&M jogging bottoms. They come in lovely bright colours (I loved the green ones) so really look a cut above the usual ubiquitous tracky bottoms - and super cheap too and fab quality! Also, Boden tartan baggies are really comfy with elasticated waists. x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
5/12/2015 07:56:42 am

Do you know I'd never even thought of going to H&M even though I used to shop there for me all the time! Might have a look on the Boden sight too, thanks for the tips x

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Rachel @ The Ordinary Lovely link
5/12/2015 03:58:03 am

Love these! Both my boys are often kitted out in Boys&Girls clothes. They're just so colourful with the best patterns. And, a bonus, the leggings/trousers tuck in to wellies really, really well.

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
5/12/2015 08:00:18 am

Ooh I hadn't thought of that (I know you won't want to hear this but we actually really need some rain here), bonus indeed! I dare say that particular feature will come in extremely useful once we've moved to wet Sweden...

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Iona@Redpeffer link
5/12/2015 04:27:50 am

I have had a similar moan about how hard it is to find unisex trousers too. I like bright colours for my son and my daughter is not a pink and sparkly kind of girl. It's really hard finding things that look good and are suitable for both boys and girls. These look fab although my son is too big for them now imagine.

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
5/12/2015 08:03:31 am

It is incredibly hard, isn't it, though I feel it just shouldn't be! In any case, these go up to size 8-10y, so provided he likes them you could still get your son a pair!

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Kim Carberry link
5/12/2015 07:21:44 am

Aww! They are so cool! I love how bright they are!

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
5/12/2015 08:06:45 am

Aren't they amazing? I'd wear them myself if I could! x

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Suz link
5/12/2015 02:49:17 pm

Aww what a lovely pair of trousers! And I love that boys and girls can wear them! Such a bright vibrant colour too, might have to get Baby E a pair! Suz xx beauisblue.com

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
5/13/2015 03:21:38 am

The colour is great, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by Xx

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Louise link
5/12/2015 03:26:26 pm

Oh they have some lovely designs don't they #triedandtested

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
5/13/2015 03:23:34 am

Yes, I discovered I like quite a lot of the Boys&Girls clothes!

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