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Y11 DS - 6th form suits? Where to shop?

42 replies

sydenhamhiller · 26/05/2020 17:41

I know this is ages away, but as he's not sitting GCSEs he's got little else to occupy his mind.

DS is not particularly interested in fashion, but also feels (understandably, I remember being 16) that anything me or his father recommends/ mentions is social death.

So - oh wise ones - when/ if there comes a time to shop for 6th form suits which can only be grey, black or blue with no pattern - where should he look?

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ExpletiveDelighted · 26/05/2020 22:06

Another vote for Slaters, we had excellent service in ours, the assistant was able to pick out exactly the right size, colour and style in no time.

cantkeepawayforever · 26/05/2020 22:06

Slaters, especially if your child is an unusual size (mine was, and remains, a piece of bamboo in human form).

Head for an older sales assistant, who will instantly produce the only 3 suits in the shop that are available in your son's size.

They also do alterations, trouser length adjustments etc free.

TawnyPippit · 26/05/2020 22:05

(And once you know what works/fits at M&S you can just reorder on-line so hassle free!)

TawnyPippit · 26/05/2020 22:03

M&S were brilliant, as others said. We also had proper service from a v helpful and knowledgeable guy with a tape measure round his neck, old school and they had plenty of styles to choose from. He helped DS choose co-ordinating shirts, ties and shoes - think there was a bundle offer with the shoes - but not in a pushy way. Even DS was pretty pleased with himself, plus I was quite surprised at how good both the service and the product was, as I am not a huge M&S fan. Machine washable wool with an extra pair of trousers - job’s a good ‘un.

LIZS · 26/05/2020 22:02

next and Topman

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 26/05/2020 22:02

My HoF suit was £50 and a spare pair of trousers for £19. It was a bargain but I have to admit I didn’t check if it could be washed! I need to get another so that will definitely be on the check list.

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 26/05/2020 22:01

Please stop saying your children grew in six form, DS is already over 6’1” and I thought he must be done by now! 😱

getdownonit · 26/05/2020 21:56

Washable ones from M&S. Two pairs of trousers per jacket.
We managed with two suits for the whole two years Grin

merryhouse · 26/05/2020 21:55

We got a Debenhams one (and had to replace it six months later because he grew...). It's black and grey (I think...) and looks great with a black shirt.

Older brother got a blue one by Pierre Cardin, bought at our local outlet mall.

choirmumoftwo · 26/05/2020 21:52

Slaters is excellent if you have one nearby. Good range of styles and prices.

SpringFan · 26/05/2020 21:49

First one was a Moss Bros job, real pain as I didn't think about frequent dry cleaning. He had a growth spurt in the Lent term - thank goodness I ignored the request for a £250 one "like his friends".
After that, it was M&S washable wool, with 2 pairs of trousers. They do slim fit and variable leg lengths

Darbs76 · 26/05/2020 21:42

Thanks for the reminder, I have to order some for my son

oohnicevase · 26/05/2020 19:15

Next do skinny fit and go down to teen sizes .

SeasonFinale · 26/05/2020 19:06

DS got his in Debenhams with spare trousers. Lots of choice with different leg lengths too

clary · 26/05/2020 18:11

Got ds a nice one from M&S and he even approved! It's washable too which us worth looking out for op.

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 26/05/2020 17:47

But otherwise Next, Burtons etc. are all reasonably priced. If Primark open before September I'll be looking for one from there too!

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 26/05/2020 17:47

I've bought my DS one from House of Fraser with a spare pair of trousers. There's sales on everywhere so now is a good time to buy one or two.