What to wear - v proud mummy moment

[WetAugust]

DS (ASD) in 3rd year of Uni has been awarded a Prize by his University, and is to be presented with it at the Graduation Ceremony (he doesn't graduate himself until next year).

Question is - what does he wear? He has BIG sensory issues. He refuses to wear ties and will only wear trainers.

I thought of plain black trousers, open neck white cotton shirt and V neck pullie (gret/blue/black?)

Or should I pull out the stops and try to get him into a suit - very much doubt that will be possible

Greatful for any suggestions

Wow - that's good news. Would he wear a waistcoat? Ds can be tricky but looks smart in trousers,waistcoat and shirt.

Nice on FTZ - hadn't thought of that.

Knew you ladies would understand

You can get fairly smart looking black trainers too. As long as they're very dark brown or black I don't suppose anyone will register what's on his feet anyway.

Oh no. This is HIS day so he should be allowed to wear whatever he feels comfortable in. Black trainers are a good idea though

YOU on the otherhand can justify a whole new outfit for the ocassion.

So pleased for you both.

Hmmm - not sure about him going on stage in front of hundreds wearing old Addidas trackie bottoms and 3 wolves barking at the moon T shirt - his normal attire!.

Advice to you all - avoid M&S menswear department for the next couple of weekends

wetAugust huge congratulations to him, and well done to the Mother who supported him enough that he could do it

May I ask what the prize is for?

WRT clothing, anything smart enough to pass muster, I should think.

Sure, but a reward for winning a prize shouldn't be pain, unless the reward for winning a prize is a bit of pain and then something fantastic!?

Can you bribe him?

It's for 'an oustanding student who has shown the most progress'.

The prize money will get him a computer game so no bribery needed there.

Thanks for all your nice words.

Wow, what an amazing accolade. Great for a CV.

I'm sure you will manage to get ds into something comfy but smart/casual and yourself into something fab and glam!

Well done to your ds, that is a brilliant achievement, you must be very proud!

well done to your DS. I wouldn't bother with a suit, as sounds like it's likely to stress him out, just compromise as best you can.

Well done to both of you. He may be rather too old for this but I thought I'd post it anyway... I read an article about this company a while back and thought it looked brilliant.

Can I share a little proud foryour ds moment.
Bloody well done him :)

if he can tollerate buttons how about a really soft shirt, no tie and some black slouch trousers with black trainers? A waist coat with that would look nice too ;)

:) Well done.

A t-shirt with a collar, black trousers...a tank top? black trainers.

Well done to your DS.