If DS likes Ralph Lauren what other brands would he like?

[whiteroseredrose]

None of my family know much about clothes. Since starting uni DS has found that he likes a lot of the Ralph Lauren Polo stuff, polo shirts, chinos etc. It fits well and suits him. However he doesn't want to be head to toe in one brand. Does anyone have any suggestions as to similar brands? Any ideas would be gratefully received.

My DH wears Ralph Lauren, he also likes Hugo Boss, Fred Perry and Tommy Hilfiger. All have similar style clothes.

My DH is 26, if age helps for a reference too.

Agree with the brands pp has said. Perhaps jack wills too

Thanks to both of you. I'll have a look.

Tommy Hilfiger definitely.

My ds wears tommy, hugo boss, converse, north face, nike, Adidas originals, lacoste

Cheaper and decent quality - Charles Tyrwhitt - not a big name american brand but decent quality & definitely would avoid the top to toe brand look. Also they usually have sales on. Give it a look and see what you think - chinos - polo shirts , oxford type shirts - it isn't a sporty type thing but pretty much classic menswear for most ages

That was to @whiteroseredrose & again as per DaisyRose144 - my son is 23 and doesn't look like grandad with various things bought from there

@BasiliskStare that's a really good idea. I think it's a slightly preppy (?) look. I've seen Charles Tyrwhitt brochures. I'll have a look. Thanks.

DH likes Charles Tyrwhitt shirts because they make them with extra long arms. The quality is excellent.

I must admit though that I am wondering how a student can afford to wear designer clothes. DD is a student, and all of her friends tend to dress far more cheaply casually.

@Ginfordinner - Charles Tyrwhitt typically have sales on so if you order 4 of something then a good discount and as I have a young adult son & DH they can choose between them and then split them up between them. Any Ralph Lauren stuff Ds has is mostly from DH business trips and from Bloomingdales - much cheaper.

Also @whiteroseredrose - Ds wears Gap Chinos - not terribly expensive and also often on sale - they are good as any other I think without the label.

@ginfordinner (good name!) DS's clothes are mainly from TK Maxx and Bicester village. He has very few clothes (about a weeks' worth!) so will spend a bit more.

@BasiliskStare Gap is a really good idea! I'd completely forgotten about them.

What are thoughts on Crew and Hackett (my DM's suggestion)?

Have a look at Les Deux

Gant, an American brand. Relaxed preppy, shirts, sweatershirts, polo tops etc

My DS (aged 16) loves Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani and Ralph Lauren. I have to say I'm not overly impressed with the quality of Boss T-shirt's.

Fortunately we don't live a million miles away from Gunwharf Quays or the Swindon shopping outlet

Oh and Fred Perry!

ASOS are also quite good for bits

Jack wills, Lacoste, pretty green, river island,
Jack jones, EA7, Armani, Calvin Klein

Will add Barbour and maybe Joules as don't think they're on here already.

Fynch-Hatton for jumpers too but might be a bit too country set style!

Gant if they’re still knocking about. The guys at uni who wore RL also wore Gant —may still have a stolen jumper—

Another wondering how a student can afford daily clothing of Ralph Lauren let alone Hugo Boss and North face , there must be some very rich parents here or perhaps students in well paying part-time jobs🤔.

He just doesn't have many clothes @shimy. And he doesn't really drink so doesn't have expensive nights out.

Designer clothing in tkmaxx is insanely cheap sometimes, I've picked up Jeffrey Campbell shoes for £30 down from £120, so he's probably paid £30-40 or less for each item which isn't that crazy if he's only got a week worth of clothing

Jules B is an online retailer who do a lot of gant boss Tommy Hilfiger Fred Perry les deux and always have sales on if you wanna give them a try

Oooh. Will look at Jules B, thanks double cheese.

We really don't buy anything full price. Mainly TK Maxx or Bicester village.

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