I just bought this adorable sweatshirt from the Zara boys' section. I don't usually go for cute phrases on clothes but I loved this one. The 13-14 is the perfect slouchy fit. I might return it if I decide I've spent too much recently, but it's cute.

I feel like this is opening up a whole new vista for me. Kids' clothes are cheap. Sometimes that's reflected in the quality, but sometimes not. Zara children's clothing seems to be trendy and reasonably made. The sweatshirt is all cotton, not synthetic, which is becoming hard to find for women's clothing but easier with boys' (maybe because it's sturdier?).

I realize this is not an option for most sizes. The kids' sections of some brands like Gap extend up to a kids' 18, and I'm usually a 14, so that probably means it works for grown-up sizes 0 through 4 or 6. Zara only goes up to 14.

Have you shopped in the kids' section? Any favorite finds? Or in the men's section - it doesn't always work for me because the sleeves are way too long, but I do steal shirts from my boyfriend.