"Swilty"

For the past few seasons, R. has gotten lots of mileage from a pink quilted jacket I bought her in 2007 from Talbots Kids (R.I.P.) Boy, how I miss that store- not only did I depend on it for a good portion of both kids' wardrobes, but it also was just a block away from my home, and the storefront remains empty today (sign of the times, I guess). Anyway, R. called her quilty pink coat "Swilty" (a 4-year-old's take on "Quilty") and sadly it is now too small on her. She is very particular about her next version of "Swilty" (and I could not find the original on Ebay), but luckily she gave a thumbs-up to the cute (and affordable) Girls Quilted Jacket shown here from Old Navy. For this good price ($34.50), is has cute details like corduroy trim and front patch pockets. And by ordering a size up, it will hopefully stay her favorite "Swilty" for another year or too. Available in "Aphrodite Pink" or black at Old Navy.

p.s. The runner up was a Girls' Dory Jacket ($49.50) from Lands End. I also glanced at the Kids' Quilted Jacket ($65) by J. Crew and even Melanie Barn Jacket ($100) by Ralph Lauren but those were getting too pricey.