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Suit for teenager?

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artiface · 08/07/2017 11:29

Hello
Can anyone please suggest a shop where I might find a suit for a teenage boy. Preferably something with a contrast lining in natural(ish) fabric?
I'm not good shopping for myself, let alone something like this! He's not at all label conscious (phew!)
Thank you

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AvoidingCallenetics · 08/07/2017 11:57

Not sure if it is a national chain but I went to Slaters for my ds's prom suits and interview suits. Really reasonable proces and free alterations.

user1486076969 · 08/07/2017 11:59

Next (online)

user1486076969 · 08/07/2017 11:59

....ah, just noticed your requirement for 'natural' fabric, that probably rules out Next

AvoidingCallenetics · 08/07/2017 12:01

I think you will struggle to get natural fabric anywhere on the high street to be honest. Unless you are spending £££

artiface · 08/07/2017 13:42

Natural fabric is just me being fussy I expect - don't like the idea of all this clothing pollution.
Never even heard of Slaters! Thank you

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Flyingprettycretonnecurtains · 08/07/2017 16:28

Cheap and cheerful would be primark. Ds2 got his from Debenhams. Natural fabric aint going to happen at a sensible price point but his is a wool mix.

Kenworthington · 08/07/2017 16:31

Burtons sell brilliant suits for teenagers. Good price too

OCSockOrphanage · 13/07/2017 17:49

DS's school suit came from Top Man a couple of years ago; it fits really well and is the narrow fit he needs.

PookieSnackenberger · 13/07/2017 17:55

Next machine washable suits are a great fit for skinny teens. DS2 has two + two pairs of trousers for 6th Form. I've also ordered nice suits and tux jackets from H&M (really reasonably priced too).

Fairylea · 13/07/2017 17:59

I think you may need to let go of the natural idea - suits for teens fall into the polyester and nylon fun fashion category mostly! Topman is probably the place of choice for most teens.

PUGaLUGS · 13/07/2017 18:05

Top Man.

BackforGood · 13/07/2017 18:11

Teens outgrow suits in a matter of weeks IME, I would go for somewhere like Matalan, and accept you are going to have to replace it very soon.

BackforGood · 13/07/2017 18:17

Sale on at the moment

mrsmildred · 13/07/2017 18:34

I don't think natural fibres are (unfortunately) a realistic option on the high street and for in a style a teenager would wear.

However if you are worried about MMF and pollution etc, how about eBay? All the proms have just finished here, I know of a few girls and boys putting their outfits on eBay as there's no way they'll wear them again. They will have only been bought a few weeks ago so try one on in a shop and try and source it, or similar, secondhand.

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