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Clothes for a skinny boy

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theDudesmummy · 23/08/2015 10:28

Hi there, I am struggling to find clothes, espceially trousers, to fit my little one. He is 6, and his height is 112cm (44 inches), which in standard sizing is age 5-6. He used to be very small and short but has shot up. The problem is that his waist and chest sizes have not kept pace and are still in the age 3 range! So either his trousers are too short and he looks like a Diceknsian orphan, or his trousers fall down. Does anyone have any suggestions for makes of clothing which might be better for his shape?

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Notsoaccidentproneanymore · 23/08/2015 10:30

Try gap or H&M skinny fit. Or shorts!

Sirzy · 23/08/2015 10:30

DS is very similar and I find Verbaudet the best fit for him. Still need adjustable waists but they sit better.

trixymalixy · 23/08/2015 10:32

Zara, h&m and primark are best for my skinny DS.

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theDudesmummy · 23/08/2015 10:39

No problem with shorts! He just wears age 3 long shorts and they are short shorts on him and fit fine. But I am thinking of back to school now, as he has shot up over the summer and all his long trousers are too short. Thanks for the replies, I will have a look at those makes.

Actually, measuring him properly now, I find he is age 6 in height (112 cm) and age 2 in waist size (50cm), just so skinny! (Please don't think he is not fed, he is well fed and healthy, just a long skinny build like his father!)

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curriegirl · 23/08/2015 10:39

Next for my ds. Adjustable waist school trousers particularly so.

BrumpyGollocks · 23/08/2015 10:48

I also buy the adjustable waist school trousers from Next for my Ds, I think we've had some from sainsburys in the past also.

My Ds is also very thin, he's 8 but is now going into age 11 trousers as he is so tall, he's always needed the adjustable waists.

Sirzy · 23/08/2015 10:51

Next or debenhams school trousers here

TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge · 23/08/2015 10:52

Next. My ds was always very slim and buying him trousers was a total pain. Next was brilliant though and the adjustable waists helped, although they tended to be slimmer on the waist in general anyway.

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theDudesmummy · 23/08/2015 10:55

Thanks so much! Yes, I have always got him adjustable waists, but even those can be too big in many makes! I am going to try some of the makes you advise and see how they do.

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PlayingSolitaire · 23/08/2015 11:00

Next do slim fit adjustable waist school trousers which I find brilliant for my skinny DS. Any other make, even with adjustable waist, look like clown trousers.

RaisingSteam · 23/08/2015 12:42

Absolutely. I have just ordered this year's school trousers from Next, the slim fit flat front ones. Fourth size of them I've had I think. They are better quality than supermarket trousers too, well worth it.

DS2 is so skinny, he is 9, I recently weeded some age 2-3 pants out of his drawer he was still wearing!

Normal adjustable trousers just have masses of fabric flapping around. Agree that H&M, Gap and the current trend for skinny jeans are quite good.

trixymalixy · 23/08/2015 13:00

For DS this year the trousers that fitted him best were M&S long school trousers two sizes down.

BlanketSky · 23/08/2015 15:22

I've bought skinny fit BHS school trousers for my similarly sized DS, they look like normal trousers on him...

ihearttc · 23/08/2015 19:56

Next do school trousers in a Slim Fit which are much smaller than the normal size ones.

Zorion · 24/08/2015 11:09

French brands!

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theDudesmummy · 26/08/2015 17:44

Got a pair of the Next skinny fit ones to see. They are good! Thanks! I will try BHS too.

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theDudesmummy · 26/08/2015 17:51

Also looking for jeans for him!

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swisscheesetony · 26/08/2015 17:58

Joules!

bikeandrun · 26/08/2015 18:04

For casual stuff decathlon is great, again French!

zippyswife · 26/08/2015 18:20

Was going to create a similar thread. My ds is the same build and we have the same problems. Will be checking out next and the other suggestions!

HazleNutt · 27/08/2015 08:09

Petite Bateau is very slim fit.
My DS is a toddler, but also very tall and skinny, so I often buy girl clothes for him, as even in the same size, they are usually cut slimmer. Probably more difficult with older kids though.

Claire236 · 27/08/2015 20:52

I've got 2 skinny boys. I also go for Next slim fit school trousers although found quality last year wasn't as good as usual. Gap for jeans every time. Gap skinnies are fantastic especially if there's an outlet shop near you!

SeaRabbit · 28/08/2015 07:32

Massimo Dutti and Perit Bateau do slim fit clothes IME. Pricy but beautiful,

Fozzleyplum · 28/08/2015 23:46

My DS has consistently had leg length 2 years above his age and waist size 4 years below. We've always bought his jeans from Levi's children's range as they do the skinniest we've found. Polarn O Pyret are also good, as are Massimo Dutti. In general, we've had more success in the French/Spanish ranges than in the ones designed for the UK market.

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theDudesmummy · 05/09/2015 10:20

Well I have to report that Vertbaudet skinny jeans are EXACTLY right! I did not need to use any adjustment, they fit to a tee and they look so cool! French children must be skinnier I guess?!

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