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Clothing Advice

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BeGreenFox · 12/10/2025 15:59

Hi, I have a short 12 year old boy who's a little overweight. I've tried a few places for coats and age 16 is still a little too snug around the front.

With bottoms, any that I try are either too tight, or fine around the waist but way too long!

Any suggestions please? I've tried Primark and Next.

Thanks

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whathehell5 · 12/10/2025 17:33

I had to buy adult clothes for my eldest from about 11/12, but he was about 6 foot by 14 as well as being bigger round the waist/chest so we didn't have long where trouser length was a big problem. For school uniform trousers there are specialist suppliers online where you can order by waist and length. Other than that I just ordered off discount sports websites and ended up sending a lot back.

BeGreenFox · 12/10/2025 19:41

whathehell5 · 12/10/2025 17:33

I had to buy adult clothes for my eldest from about 11/12, but he was about 6 foot by 14 as well as being bigger round the waist/chest so we didn't have long where trouser length was a big problem. For school uniform trousers there are specialist suppliers online where you can order by waist and length. Other than that I just ordered off discount sports websites and ended up sending a lot back.

Thanks. Looked at adult clothes but the arms and legs are way too long so I'm a bit stuck 😔

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FlorenceAndTheVagine · 12/10/2025 19:46

I think M&S have a range for the huskier child, but might just be uniform?

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BeGreenFox · 13/10/2025 08:26

M&S don't seem to have what I need.
It's really hard to find a coat that fits 😔

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