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To think DS has probably stopped growing?

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AlexaNeverListens · 29/04/2021 13:53

My DS has just turned 17. He's 5'10" and has size 10 feet. He was small for a long time but had massive growth spurt around 15/16. He hasn't grown now for at least 6-8 months (height or feet)
I need to buy him a new suit for sixth form, interviews etc. Do you think he's probably stopped growing now? When do boys stop growing? His DF is just over 6' and I'm 5'6".

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Stichintime · 29/04/2021 13:55

Boys tend to have one more growth spurt then girls, so I'd say he's due one more aged about 18 or 19.

UhtredRagnarson · 29/04/2021 13:55

Oh I’d say he’ll go again for the next couple of years. Sorry OP!!

redcandlelight · 29/04/2021 13:56

nobody knows.
however a relative had a massive growth spurt between 19-21 and grew to 2m.

AlexaNeverListens · 29/04/2021 14:11

Thanks for the replies - I'm glad I checked!!
DS will be delighted, my bank account - not so much 😭

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Thehawki · 29/04/2021 14:15

Yep most lads I know had another growth spurt of a couple inches at around 18-21. They never seem to be as massive as the ones they get mid teens though. I think most girls stop growing in height by about 16-18.

AuntieStella · 29/04/2021 14:16

Asda suits are surprisingly good. Definitely worth a look for someone who is still growing

SimonJT · 29/04/2021 14:21

Boys can often have a late growth spurt.

I was about 5’9” in year 11, I’m now just shy of 6’1”, I know from rugby that I stopped growing when I was 20.

Can you get him trousers in a longer length and take the hem up without cutting it off? At least that way if he does grow only the blazer needs to be replaced.

AlexaNeverListens · 29/04/2021 14:21

@AuntieStella great idea, thanks.

Think anything more expensive will have to wait!

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daisyjgrey · 29/04/2021 14:24

I've been 5'3" since I was 12 🤦🏻‍♀️

ChiefBabySniffer · 29/04/2021 14:27

For cheap but fashionable suits you really want to have a look at tk max booth online and in person. I got both my sons prom suits and first few suits from there. 3 piece for between £45-60 and they have lots of shirts too.

ChiefBabySniffer · 29/04/2021 14:29

Just an example, I'm sure they will likely be different as stock coaches all the time

To think DS has probably stopped growing?

To think DS has probably stopped growing?

Pedalpushers · 29/04/2021 14:33

Boys stop growing way after girls, into their twenties often.

Lampzade · 29/04/2021 14:38

Agree that boys have late growth spurts.
My brother was 5ft 8 at fifteen. He was 6ft at 19

AlwaysLatte · 29/04/2021 14:44

Boys tend to have one more growth spurt then girls, so I'd say he's due one more aged about 18 or 19.
Really? Eek! My 13 year old is 5'10 and size 11 feet already! (His dad and brother are 6'3 and 6'4 though)

AlwaysLatte · 29/04/2021 14:46

Is it worth hiring a suit? We do this for weddings as no way would they ever wear one more than once or twice while still growing

Lara53 · 29/04/2021 14:51

My friends son grew again at 21!

minniemomo · 29/04/2021 14:53

It varies, for boys 18/19 it's still common to grow, for girls 15/16 though my dd was still growing until 18

Chunkymenrock · 29/04/2021 14:56

Discovered recently that if you still have the book where his development stages, and vaccinations were recorded, the centile graph at the back that plots height and weight goes up to age 20. So you can log where he is now and see what his predicted height will be at various stages until he's 20!

DespairingHomeowner · 29/04/2021 15:16

I remember our tutor at university warning the boys that they could expect another growth spurt before graduation, so to make sure that suits bought for matriculation were roomy enough to wear for Finals...

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