Inexpensive clothes for teenage boys- where can I buy?

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Where do others buy inexpensive clothes for growing teenage boys? Ds is 15 (1.62M)and too tall for supermarket, and most high street shops but not tall or wide enough for mens clothes. He has LD so I buy his clothes for him, but would like him to dress as far as possible (he struggles with fastenings) age appropriately. He is quite messy and hard on his clothes so needs a generous supply! M+S, Next, Debenhams and Tesco/Sainsburys all stop at 12 or 14. JohnyB is expensive, although I buy a little in the sales (just got a sale 16+ winter coat that is only just long enough- their 16+ is not much bigger than an M+S 13-14). I was very reliant on M+S as we live near an out of town store, but they now only do school and very limited undies/PJs in the 15-16 range - no casual clothes or coats. Thanks

Thanks again. Just ordered a plain uniqlo sweat jacket with a fleece lining. I will keep logos for PJs!

My 15 year old DS only wears 'motif' tops - his favourites are currently a Superman (or it might be Batman..) one, Minecraft and Assassins Creed.

His older 20 YO brother also still wears a lot of t-shirts with gaming/film t-shirts but I think is final starting to grow out of it.

Just a tip re fastenings...my ds has asd and struggles...I have put elastic laces in all his shoes and you'd not notice...they are the kind triathletes wear as they have to put on shoes quickly.

Thanks Green shadow and defineme. Its nice to know some NT teens still like motif Ts. Where do you get the elastic laces defineme? I managed to get some from a posh shoe shop when away from home, but could do with more! Ds also has ASD.

Hi
mine are all from amazon...search for triathlon laces if you need them for sports shoes - they have the toggle or put in flat elastic laces if you want the ones that look best with formal shoes or converse type ones. Start about £2 a pair.
ds also wears the airwalk skater style trainers because they are very wide, so I just triple knot the laces on a lower hole and he wears them like slip ons. They are usually reduced to under £20 from sports direct..a boy I work with who has asd also loves them because they are comfortable, we laugh because he hates jeans and most shoes as much as my ds!

Ooh thanks for the elastic laces tip definine; my DS has ASD and ADHD too.

H&M seem good for tall skinny DSs too.

Thanks defineme. Really useful- and they look more practical than the elastics we have now.

Uniqlo XS mens shaggy lined sweat jacket (sale) has arrived and is a perfect- skinny fit! Thanks Eastpoint, and everyone. He has some kit that fits him for half term.

My 15 year old is 5ft 11 and 28 waist.
I get his jeans from H and M or Next.

He wouldn't dream of having a Lego or similar logo but loves Etnies and Vans.

I notice another poster suggested SaltRock. I find things are very regional. Around where I live Salt Rock is so 2012 but where my sister. Lives it's all the rage! DS is horrified at Primark! It's because all the kids who he chooses not to hang round with wear it. DS wears a lot of Duck and Cover, Etnies, Vans, Qicksilver, some Ted Baker shirts and also likes Nike t shirts ( in a size too big!)
For shoes he has 3 pairs of Adidas - can't remember what style but he HAD to have them!2 pairs of NIke and 3 pairs of Vans. Again I can't remember what style. Don't get me started on sunglasses! Lol!