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Where to buy smart sixth-form clothes for clothes-conscious teenage boys

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Norgirl71 · 25/08/2026 08:48

DS is starting sixth form soon and the dress code is very strict: smart black/grey trousers, plain polishable shoes (no trainer styles like Air Force), collared shirt, and a mandatory black, grey, or blue blazer.

He is quite clothes-conscious and already anxious about starting. I need him to feel confident with what he'll be wearing and definitely not like a dork, or we are in trouble!

Where is everyone buying sixth-form clothes that manage to look reasonably modern while still fitting strict guidelines? He's six foot two and a normal build, so adult-sized. Thank you!

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JellyMouldJnr · 25/08/2026 08:54

We went to Next as there is a good selection there. Also H&M had a surprisingly good selection which were a bit more modern

TwoBlueFish · 25/08/2026 08:56

River island and Next were our go to’s at that age

Bjorkdidit · 25/08/2026 09:04

H&M sounds like a good bet. Perhaps he can also look on Vinted? Plus Uniqlo if you have one nearby?

Workwear Men | H&M GB

Also, it's probably a good idea to just buy him the minimum you can get away with until after he's started and he's seen what the others are wearing and he can add to his wardrobe?

donegaldotty · 25/08/2026 09:14

We got all ours (though don’t need a blazer) from Uniqlo, M&S and H&M last week.

Kadiofakit · 25/08/2026 09:51

Bjorkdidit · 25/08/2026 09:04

H&M sounds like a good bet. Perhaps he can also look on Vinted? Plus Uniqlo if you have one nearby?

Workwear Men | H&M GB

Also, it's probably a good idea to just buy him the minimum you can get away with until after he's started and he's seen what the others are wearing and he can add to his wardrobe?

Edited

I second this! bare minimum until he's gauged what people are wearing. Our one is not as strict so he doesn't need a blazer but the jumpers were important. Got him a nice one but has never been worn as someone in the year above has the same one 😳

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