Suits for sixth form

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Cynthia32 · 14/05/2009 19:05

I am stuck for ideas on where to get suits for my DD. She will need probably two suits for sixth form next year and I want them to be quite good quality so that they remain looking smart for two years. Any ideas? Thanks.

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scienceteacher · 14/05/2009 19:46

Girls in my school tend to go to Marks & Spencer for their suits. I think they probably spend about £40-50 on a suit, and it is not unheard of to only have one jacket and two skirts/trousers - all washable.

My DS has a M&S suit, which he has worn every schoolday for a year now. I beg to buy him a new one, but he will not have it.

webwiz · 14/05/2009 20:01

After working our way through several New Look suits that didn't last very long my DD settled on Next. The suits are hardwearing and stay looking smart. They also have smaller sizes if you have petite teenager.

Lilymaid · 14/05/2009 20:04

I would suggest Next if she likes the styles. DS had a suit from there in Sixth Form that lasted him through 2 years, and the shoulders didn't wear out from carrying a heavy bag.

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Cynthia32 · 14/05/2009 20:09

Thank-you all, will have a look at Next. Apparently a lot of the girls are talking about getting Ted Baker suits ! I quickly informed DD she won't be getting one from there!

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themoon66 · 14/05/2009 20:11

DS has had some lovely suits for 6th form from TKMaxx. We even found him a Valantino one with purple silk lining!

mumeeee · 15/05/2009 12:49

Does she actualy need suits? The sixth forms round here just tell them to wear basically what they want to along as it's not too short or tatty.

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