Where do 12/13 year old boys get their clothes from?

[Taswama]

I’m still buying for DS and it’s mostly next, H&M and some M&S.
At the own clothes day last term he wore an H&M top and had some nasty comments. DP said I should get him some more trendy clothes.
Is fat face ok or does it need to be gap or sports brands (addidas / Nike)?
He gets bullied anyway unfortunately and my own experience as a child was it was better to be in plain no brand clothing than the ‘wrong’ brand.

My DS (12) has clothes from George, Primark, and M&S. Couple of things from Sports Direct. I don't buy from Next now as his age is all on line, none in store. He is not into designer brands really, not bullied but teased as a bit of a geek, not in the 'in crowd'.

I have a 15 year old son and I tend to stick to sports brands Nike/Adidas. Teenagers can be very cruel and if you stand out in the slightest they will pick up on it unfortunately. I hope things get better for you son soon💐

Mine wear stuff from H&M & brand stuff. Luckily one of my friends hands down some of her kids stuff. Otherwise he's in hype T-shirt's & Adidas or Nike stuff. I get them in sports direct

DS is 12, nearly 13 and wears mostly Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, and has a couple of Hugo Boss and Armani bits (Xmas/birthday gifts from wealthy DBro).

He’s very into his clothing and trainers as are most of his friends. He has some Primark and Next stuff too, but he loves River Island too.

“Does it need to be Gap or sports brands?”
This makes me want to cry, having to ask what your DS should wear so he doesn’t get bullied. Hope he’s ok. My DS is younger but rather, er, individual, with his clothing choices! I am DREADING high school.

Yes he’s a bit of a geek too Sprouts .
He says he prefers plain tops but I suspect this is mostly from previous experience of wearing eg a Star Wars T shirt and getting comments.
Thanks jcoc - yes he does stand out and says he doesn’t want to be ‘trendy’ but if he had a few more trendier items I could at least encourage him to wear those on the few days a year when it’s not school uniform.
He has jeans from Sports direct although I avoid that shop as much as possible!

I was going to say H&M for “cool” clothes. I think they’ll just pick on whatever he wears so he needs to wear what he likes and feel comfortable. —And tell the nasty little shits to eff off really—

H&M, sports direct - Nike, Adidas. He also likes skate brands like ?Rascal and Hype.

I’m sorry your ds is being bullied. Have you spoken to the school? A Star Wars top shouldn’t be a problem... how does he respond to comments? Maybe role playing some conversations with him would help him to deal with bullies abd give him some ideas for responses.

My DD is quite unique, it does not sound as if he cares and that it is more you? I really get it and understand how you want them to fit in. My DD hates new clothes and says 'why have you bought me new jeans (or whatever) I have some' even when they are halfway up her calf!
If he is like my DD and quite happy as they are hen I think that is brilliant but if they are unhappy then get them some horrible Nike, Adidas and even better fila, champion stuff

Jack Wills and Abercrombie and Fitch seem quite 'cool' brands for my son and his friends who are this age. Not cheap though.

Cheaper is Nike stuff from eg Sports Direct

A pair of Nike trainers seem to be the coolest shoes - 35 quid in Sports Direct.

My DSD has some male friends that age and it seems to be the mainstream look of all black (or medium grey) ‘sportswear’ - Adidas, Nike, North Face or even Berghaus, but basically a hooded jacket and matching bottoms. They focus a lot more on which latest (again, mainstream brand) trainers one has on, tbh, but that way madness - and bankruptcy - lies...

For my DS it’s Nike, Adidas and Vans, which is good for skater boy style. He also likes H&M though.

Gap definitely not cool though, or Fat Face.

Sorry he’s been bullied, I know how stressful that is.

Primark skinny jeans (I refuse to buy branded) and a branded top - Nike, Adidas, ellesse, The North Face, Vans have all been popular with Ds13 over the past couple of years and he's quite 'into' clothes.

But yes, as others have said it shouldn't matter.

Oh yes, forgot North Face. Seems v popular with young teens.

I wouldnt buy sporty if he is not sporty though.
JD sports have a sale at the mo.

Take him shopping, get the shop assistants advice.

Wear stuff he feels comfortable in, rather than fashion victim.

We have been through spells with others being horrible... Its so hard.

We speak about others trying to 'empty our bucket', and how we can keep it full.
Noticing what they are doing somehow reduces the power.

Sending loads of love to you both.

My 11 year old boy wears clothes from Primark (skinny jeans), JD Sports/Sports Direct (he likes Rascal, Adidas, Under Armour and The North Face) also the odd T-shirt from Next. He’s usually dressed head to toe in black. Trainers have to be Adidas or Nike. Again black. He’s usually in jeans or tracker bottoms, footie shirt/T-shirt, hoodie. If we are going somewhere nice he might wear a shirt or a smart T-shirt.

*trackie

Primark has really good jeans for teenagers. Skinny fit are very nice and different colours. Jogging bottoms again Primark or H&M.

I spend a bit more on tops - hype, nike, Abercrombie and Fitch, Adidas, some t-shirts from their favorite music band. North Face tops and coats can be picked up from ebay quite cheaply as they last for ages.

Shoes are a bit of a battle - usually Nike and / or Vans.

I agree with the idea of non branded trousers with a branded top. In my experience the 'in' brand depends on the area you live in. My son loves Sonneti and its popular here (and not too expensive) but unknown of in other areas. Safest ones to go for are probably nike, adidas, north face.

Is your son bothered though? If he's happy in non branded then good on him. He shouldn't change just to conform.

Lyle and Scott, sports brands, hype cheap skinny jeans etc
Don’t buy GAP kids can be quite mean at his age about the brand!
They don’t have to coat a fortune, get the label, m&m direct has some good cheap
Deals

I bought my 14 year old nephew tshirts (plain ones) from Top Man last week - it was full of 13/14 year old boys buying plain tshirts. I think he has jeans from there too.

Thanks everyone, I’m welling up here at your support. I know it’s shit and really shouldn’t matter. He genuinely doesn’t care about brands but does care about being bullied. I think maybe sticking with the current selection but darker colours so he doesn’t stand out as much may be a compromise.
I’m generally of the opinion that bullies will always find something if they want to, but it’s so hard when it’s your own dc.

@Taswama my son is 16 and is popular at school. He wears river island H&M and some designer but only if he goes out to party's ect.

I'm saying this because sometimes it's not the clothes.my son doesn't wear anything special. Bully's will bully regardless because their cowardly cretins 😤

Take your son shopping and let him pick. He shouldn't have to change for anyone 😔

Good luck x