AnthemLights Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 He's tall, thin, maybe a bit of a longer back? He likes t-shirts and henleys. Mostly he wears a size 18-20 in boys. We do most of our shopping online because we live too far out. Which makes things kind of inconvenient because he can't try on before we buy. Size 18/20 usually fits nicely except for the length is too short. So do you know of any brands that I should check out? I have tried searching for extra tall, but that gets me into men's sizing and results. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 We've had a lot of luck with Old Navy tall sizes (in men's, though). They have free shipping (for over $50) and free returns by mail. My sons really like their clothes and ON has great sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Eddie Bauer had tall sizes starting at men's medium online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Have you tried men's small? Try looking for fitted or slim fit. They're basically the same size as 18/20, but I think they might be a bit longer. Or maybe you could find a tall small? Edited March 8, 2017 by JudoMom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Try men's sizes. My ds is also 14 and we moved to men's several months ago. It kinda hurt my mommy heart to move to "men's" for my baby, but it is time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 If 18/20 is too short, he will probably need to move up to men's sizes. We've had good luck with LL Bean tall men's sizes for my son who is 6'4. My other son is currently 5'11 and can still wear their regular men's sizes, although I suspect he will need to move up to tall soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Men's small athletic (slim) fit shirts fit my 14 yo. Gap Body has a men's line now that I think will work well for him. He's very lean so he'd swim in regular men's clothes, but fitted work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyx4 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Another vote for Old Navy tall sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Agree with trying adult sizes. When I needed to choose a shirt for dd (for school) I waffled between child xl and adult small. I was advised to get the adult because the two sizes were close but the child size would be slightly wider whereas the adult size would be slightly taller. The adult small worked for her--a tall, thin 12yo. My ds recently purchased a couple shirts from Illusive London. Sounds crazy, I know, and it's a bit pricey (and you'd have to like their style) but the ones he wanted were on sale (about $18 each) and even with shipping (about $5) the price was reasonable. The best thing is they were long enough to fit--he's 6'4" and very slim and the mediums are a perfect fit. They list back length on their sizing chart and that was key in helping us decide to take the chance on these working out. Hopefully you can find the back length on the size charts you're looking at. If not maybe you can email the company to find out? edited for not enough coffee Edited March 8, 2017 by Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) JCPenney has a line for young men that is nice. I buy DS a medium so it fits longer. The shirts are a little longer and cut a little more fitted than regular men's. In stores- they are in the men's section. Edited March 8, 2017 by itsheresomewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just another vote for trying mens instead of boys. I found that mens were longer than boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Another vote for men's small in a slim or athletic fit. Target might have some choices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemLights Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks everyone, I guess I will be checking out the men's fits. :001_smile: Mostly we have gotten his shirts at Wal-mart and from hand-me-downs. He doesn't care about clothes one whit so I have never spent much for him. I thought the length issue was from buying cheap brands. Not from having to size up. Also, he's my first 14 year old boy and I didn't realize that they went into men's sizes so soon. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 We've had to switch to men's for some things for my sz 16 ... hes got a huskier build in the hipa and seat ... my older kids were both tall and skinny so we had different issues there. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks everyone, I guess I will be checking out the men's fits. :001_smile: Mostly we have gotten his shirts at Wal-mart and from hand-me-downs. He doesn't care about clothes one whit so I have never spent much for him. I thought the length issue was from buying cheap brands. Not from having to size up. Also, he's my first 14 year old boy and I didn't realize that they went into men's sizes so soon. Thanks for the help. It's my experience that Walmart's shirts are wider and shorter than Target's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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