DS 19 wants a suit(s)

[Penelope1703]

Student DS wants a suit for internships; maybe also smart enough for smart parties/ sober enough for weddings and funerals. Or perhaps a day suit and a dress suit. Budget: high street I guess.
Are M&S and Next good places to look? Anywhere else?

There are a few formals at his university and I remember mostly in my day people hired once or twice a year for black tie but maybe it's worth having one of his own.

Where did you buy your DS's first suit?

my son has to wear a suit for school. Got one from Next with 2x trousers. We went to M&S but the stock was rubbish.

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That's good to know. I've just looked and there's one near my parents which is useful to know

We found Next better than M&S for length and they have fun linings (DS wears a suit for school). Navy is more versatile - goes with chinos as well as suit trousers - but he needs charcoal for more formal school events (Carol service, concerts) and, sadly, a recent funeral.

Another vote for Next. We went to M&S first but the sizing was too big for someone who is very slim. Next suits were perfect and fit him like a bespoke suit. Highly recommend.

He's 19 so has stopped growing (which is why he didn't have one until now!)

I miss Austin Reed 😢

I got a suit from Next too - top quality and good price- dh loves it.

I'd totally do that if I had the funds!

Yes I think one new one for now then once we know his size and shape he can do that. We love Vinted in our house.

That's lovely

Yes I suppose see what's out there. We have a good local tailor who can do alterations.

My boy is quite muscly so we might look at both. Thanks. Useful to know. DS2 is skinny so noted!

Yes Next have a slim fit line - my son is slim and the fun linings are lovely.

Definitely want a lined jacket. Thanks. Some shopping to do!

2 trousers is a good idea. DS always rips his on the bum. Luckily he is quite good with a needle and thread on his casual trousers.

I will definitely visit slaters next time we're near one

Second Slaters. Someone I knew got his wedding suit there and re-uses it for other occasions. ExH has also got nice bits from there.

If your son prefers something slightly more casual I think Joe Browns "hipster" suits are great. I like the tweedy ones the most.

We took DS to Moss Bros just before he started uni. Tried the high street usual suspects first - M&S had one choice in store, next had two. With MB we booked a free 1-1 'style session' which meant we had a sales associate the whole time helping with sizing, selection and pricing as well as suggestions on ties and other accessories. Plus they offered student discount. We bought him a tux and dress shirt and a navy suit with a couple of shirts and ties. He's got loads of wear out of both which surprised me particularly the suit but made it a worthwhile purchase. Booking the appointment made it a very easy process and I was glad we had as the shop got busy so we'd have had to wait for an assistant otherwise.

I second this we bought DS a DKNY one from MOSS Brothers for Prom when he was 15 (August baby) he wore it for other occasions too during college it doesn’t fit him now he’s 18 but going to get him another one from there. The DKNY ones are stylish, not that pricey and the quality is good for the price.

M and s and next are fine. X

Do you have a Slaters? They have more in interesting but still classic suits and very helpful but not overwhelming assistants.

I would go for Slaters. They've got a huge range and are good for slim teens. I wouldn't buy a posh wool one because if he's anything like we were it will need cleaning regularly after spilt beer and sweat at formals and he will probably change shape and bulk out a bit in his 20s. Nice wool suits are a bit of a right of passage in your mid-20s when you've been promoted, or a wedding present from your parents. Polyester is fine when you're just starting!

Another one for Slaters here. Affordable and the alterations service means a good fit. The one ds has for school says dry clean only but merrily gets bunged through the wash.

Yup, Slaters. For all the reasons listed.

If you get his measurements worth a look on eBay