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Jack Wills

44 replies

newmum7369 · 01/12/2017 20:46

Not an AIBU - posting for traffic.

Is Jack Wills popular amongst 13 year olds? Specifically girls in this case.

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ShirleyPhallus · 01/12/2017 20:47

It’s popular with this 33 year old girl..., Grin

Meadowdaisies · 01/12/2017 20:48

She'll love you forever :)

Amanduh · 01/12/2017 21:30

Yes.

SparklingSnowfall · 01/12/2017 21:30

Yes!

Sparklingbrook · 01/12/2017 21:32

My two teens (boys) are a bit older and aren't keen. What are you thinking of getting?

colinthecaterpillars · 01/12/2017 21:35

Love the body lotions and creams and sprays and I'm 25 years over 13.

implantsandaDyson · 01/12/2017 21:40

My 12.5 year old absolutely loves the smellies, bags, accessories, socks - stuff like that, she isn’t as fussed on their clothes. She gets most of her stuff in cheaper shops but for some reason Jack Wills clothes come way further down the wish list than other shops.

Original poster
newmum7369 · 02/12/2017 09:29

Thanks all, I was thinking of getting hoodies which are quiet branded, so they'd either love them or hate them going by your replies!

So tricky to know what's really popular or totally uncool for this age!

I guess I could keep the receipts but they are so polite they would probably say they liked them even if they didn't.

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Sparklingbrook · 02/12/2017 09:48

When DS1 was a bit younger one of his friends came round with a sweatshirt from there with the large 'JW' logo on. I was really confused as although his first name started with a 'J' his surname didn't start with 'W'. Blush

Are vouchers out of the question?

TealStar · 02/12/2017 09:49

My two dds say it isn’t cool anymore 😑

BorgQueenie · 02/12/2017 09:49

Yes

TealStar · 02/12/2017 09:49

And they are approx the age you’re buying for

Sparklingbrook · 02/12/2017 09:52

What's cool now Teal?

SaucyJack · 02/12/2017 09:54

JW isn't something that my (nearly) 13 year old has ever expressed an interest in.

Sparklingbrook · 02/12/2017 09:56

Hollister and Superdry, are they still 'cool'?

TealStar · 02/12/2017 09:57

Hmm Sparkling it seems that sportswear by Adidas Originals, Ellesse and Fila is cool now. Anything from JD Sports and urban Outfitters. My two went through a JW phase a year or so ago and I wish they still were as I’ve found the clothes to be well made, and I like the ‘wholsomeness’ of the styles and the brand in general.
But I appreciate it can be a regional thing that differs even from school to school.

Gingersstuff · 02/12/2017 09:57

According to my 17 yo and 13 yo, Jack Wills has kind of had its day. Cool a couple of years back but on the way out now.

TealStar · 02/12/2017 09:58

Sparkling, Hollister is ok but I think superdry has become less aspirational! Again a shame as I like their stuff.

FinallyMrsE · 02/12/2017 10:00

My nearly 18 year old has worn JW for years and has asked for another hoody for Christmas, he likes the fact they always look good even if they have worn them forever

Boulshired · 02/12/2017 10:00

Hear it has changed to adidas, girls wearing oversized hoodies and a huge logo. JW is still about but not as Wow.

Zampa · 02/12/2017 10:00

My 12 yr old DSD (year 8) specifically asked for JW stuff this Christmas. We've bought her the gym bag with toiletries which is in the 3 for 2 gift offer.

NumberEightyOne · 02/12/2017 10:01

It's good quality and quite classic in style.

Sparklingbrook · 02/12/2017 10:02

I agree it could be regional and from school to school.

Dh has taken DS2 (15) clothes shopping this morning, be interesting to see what they get.

Weirdly Primark is always deemed acceptable. Confused But sports stuff he is fussy about. DS1 (18) has started to get into unheard of (to me!) brands that are ££££s.

NumberEightyOne · 02/12/2017 10:04

Yes, Primark does seem to be OK

MsJolly · 02/12/2017 10:05

My 13yr old likes Jack Wills-but is mainly into adidas (& looking chavvy-her words not mine!)
She does also like hollister though and a bit of superdry.