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Size 34 waist fitted school shorts, grey

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ItWearsTheBatteriesOut · 12/09/2021 14:53

I know this board has amazing people that can find dresses etc, can anyone help with school shorts?
I need a pair that are dark grey (like children wear in primary) and do not have elasticated waist, I can find plus fit shorts with elasticated waist but the rest of the dimensions are wrong as they are designed for smaller height people.

Thanks

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BlackSwan · 12/09/2021 15:09

I'm asking no questions.

Here you go: www.davidluke.com/product/flat-front-classic-shorts

BlackSwan · 12/09/2021 15:10

But the back is elasticated

BeckyWithTheAverageHair · 12/09/2021 16:31

Are you Wee Jimmy Krankie?

HoollyWugger · 12/09/2021 16:46

Try SturdyKids - can't remember if the waist is elasticated though.

ItWearsTheBatteriesOut · 12/09/2021 16:59

[quote BlackSwan]I'm asking no questions.

Here you go: www.davidluke.com/product/flat-front-classic-shorts[/quote]
These look better than the ones I have just ordered (and have actual sizes rather than a size range) but they have an elasticated back, I really want some that are fitted like mens trousers are. But thank you for looking, I've ordered a pair to see if the elastic is less bulky looking than the current pair.

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ItWearsTheBatteriesOut · 12/09/2021 17:00

@HoollyWugger

Try SturdyKids - can't remember if the waist is elasticated though.
Yes elasticated, the main problem is the elasticated is for bigger stomachs but the length isn't for longer legs.
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ItWearsTheBatteriesOut · 12/09/2021 17:00

@BeckyWithTheAverageHair

Are you Wee Jimmy Krankie?
More Humpty Dumpty.
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SausageRoll2020 · 12/09/2021 20:54

You'll probably find it easier to get full length trousers and then have them altered to shorts

ItWearsTheBatteriesOut · 12/09/2021 20:56

@SausageRoll2020

You'll probably find it easier to get full length trousers and then have them altered to shorts
Hadn't thought of that, beyond my capabilities but will look into a seamstress
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ParisNext · 12/09/2021 21:03

Most Prep school shorts are like this and go up to age 13 but big sizing. DS shorts don’t have elastic back and are from marks and spencer and if you look at John Lewis they represent some specific schools snd can go up to young adult sizing.

ItWearsTheBatteriesOut · 12/09/2021 21:14

@ParisNext

Most Prep school shorts are like this and go up to age 13 but big sizing. DS shorts don’t have elastic back and are from marks and spencer and if you look at John Lewis they represent some specific schools snd can go up to young adult sizing.
Thanks, sadly young adult sizing are slightly a lot slimmer. I can get size 15-16 without the elastic but the waist size is around 30, I need 34 minimum
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QueefofSheena · 12/09/2021 21:21

Try searching for Skopes. They do workwear/work uniforms etc. as well as general menswear in various lengths. I’ve just bought my very tall DS some grey school trousers that are workwear. They may have shorts too.

ItWearsTheBatteriesOut · 12/09/2021 21:51

[quote ChirpyChirp]Expensive but look good...

www.surfdome.com/Volcom-Frickin-Modern-Stretch-Shorts/sd508639.htm?colour=Charcoal+Heather+16&sku=300241&productid=86059&gclid=CjwKCAjwyvaJBhBpEiwA8d38vFHcL6iLE6lEj540V6-M4Kl-flW54FxbKsIpWqEA6usFzWWx7mc5oBoCVOwQAvD_BwE[/quote]
The others are a bit too trendy, more shorts than school shorts but these are exactly what I want. Going to have to suck up the price, just hope they look that good when they arrive, I will report back. Thank you

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ChirpyChirp · 12/09/2021 21:55

Glad I could help. Fingers crossed they do the job.

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