MEmama Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) DS has been invited to a *very* small backyard “prom”. The hostess (a good friend of his) is requesting formal attire—she wants the night to feel special and fancy. 🙂. Khakis and a nice shirt won’t do—this boy is going to need a proper suit or similar. This is where it gets tricky. He wears between a 26-28 inch waist and 33 34 inch inseam, very slim fit (5'10 120 lbs). He'll want something with *style*. This kid lives in athletic wear so I have no idea where to begin. Does anyone have any ideas? Edited May 15, 2021 by MEmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) H&M usually has some slim fit suits, and the teens I know think they’re a trendy store. https://www2.hm.com/en_us/men/products/suits-blazers.html Edited May 15, 2021 by Toocrazy!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) Consignment shop that will alter for better quality stuff. But if you want a sure thing, don’t care too much about quality, and want to avoid the hassle of digging around, H&M has some skinny cut pants and short jackets that are inexpensive and reasonably stylish. https://www2.hm.com/en_us/men/products/suits-blazers.html You could look at J Crew and Banana Republic too. https://www.jcrew.com/c/mens_category/suits_tuxedos https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=75310&mlink=5343,m_dp_suits,19712844 Also Zara: https://www.zara.com/us/en/man-suits-l808.html?v1=1717689 Edited May 15, 2021 by bibiche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thin DS has also had luck with a brand called Topman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Rent? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: Rent? I thought of that too, but then looked at rental prices. 😱 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 J.C. Penney... not too pricey, esp with mark downs they have slim cuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) This is exactly what size my 20 year old son has been the last few years. Express men does a great job with dress clothes in slimmer men's sizes. My son does music performance stuff and we've gotten a number of great up to date looking and fitting things there. Though if he lives in athletic wear and really wants to fancy it up, I'd consider taking him for a tux rental. It's expensive but nice looking dress clothes are too. Or you could probably get away with dress pants,dress shirt, tie that might get more use if you want to buy something. Edited May 15, 2021 by FuzzyCatz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Great suggestions—thank you! To make the search more interesting, he says he’d prefer a suit in mauve, burgundy or hot pink, but a nice lavender blue will do. Yup. 🙂 ASOS looks like they might have some options. We are having trouble finding his waist size in stock at H&M but he likes their style, plus they have jackets in super skinny. I’ll have him check Express next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 https://www.gentlemansguru.com/product/mens-hot-pink-suit/?attribute_jacket-size=40R&attribute_pant-size=L&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v2EBhCtARIsACan3nzHcO4Y2wRS1cGJbg0EsytoAshMCfrWdARoSaoOlZdqoZuJsk7sgekaAislEALw_wcB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Express has some hip colors too! I love it! 😍🤣 https://www.express.com/clothing/men/slim-solid-pink-cotton-linen-blend-suit-pant/pro/03252998_1fab12bc73/color/Dusty Mauve/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/Michealboy-Wedding-Skinny-Tuxedo-Blazer/dp/B07QK8ZF82 there are actually some options out there. The express ones look nice. Hope he finds something he loves! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Toocrazy!! said: Thin DS has also had luck with a brand called Topman. Looks they are now part of ASOS! This isn’t as flamboyant as he would prefer but actually fits his measurements, so we are ordering it and hoping it will work: https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-wedding-super-skinny-suit-in-crosshatch-in-wine-twist/grp/205791?colourwayid=60056352&cid=5678#20467382 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 This is what he *really* wanted, if it were cut right and came as a suit. 🙂 https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-oversized-linen-mix-blazer-in-neon-pink/prd/22335908?colourwayid=60390847&cid=11903 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippymamato3 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, MEmama said: This is what he *really* wanted, if it were cut right and came as a suit. 🙂 https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-oversized-linen-mix-blazer-in-neon-pink/prd/22335908?colourwayid=60390847&cid=11903 He's got style!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippymamato3 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, MEmama said: Looks they are now part of ASOS! This isn’t as flamboyant as he would prefer but actually fits his measurements, so we are ordering it and hoping it will work: https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-wedding-super-skinny-suit-in-crosshatch-in-wine-twist/grp/205791?colourwayid=60056352&cid=5678#20467382 What size did you end up getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, hippymamato3 said: What size did you end up getting? Pants: 28/32 ( from what we can tell it looks like going slightly short is in style so they should work) Jacket: 34 Vest: 34 Hopefully they work! Then we get to search for shoes....hmmm. Docs? 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippymamato3 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, MEmama said: Pants: 28/32 ( from what we can tell it looks like going slightly short is in style so they should work) Jacket: 34 Vest: 34 Hopefully they work! Then we get to search for shoes....hmmm. Docs? 😎 Docs would always be my recommendation! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, MEmama said: To make the search more interesting, he says he’d prefer a suit in mauve, burgundy or hot pink, but a nice lavender blue will do. Yup. 🙂 Awesome!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Hello from the mom of a skinny teen who has required 1-2 suits all through high school (school + choir). This is a good place for inexpensive but still stylish suits: https://alaindupetit.com/collections/all-suits/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v2EBhCtARIsACan3nz_rWnCMP_1nHFkM8dg79o6XshqVM20bQbuHAp6kqc8KbQnpb1HB50aAqtdEALw_wcB There’s another site with more color options (including hot pink, lime green, purple) that’s a bit more expensive but still striking distance to H&M regular prices. https://www.itailor.com/designsuits/?device=desktop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, LucyStoner said: Hello from the mom of a skinny teen who has required 1-2 suits all through high school (school + choir). This is a good place for inexpensive but still stylish suits: https://alaindupetit.com/collections/all-suits/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v2EBhCtARIsACan3nz_rWnCMP_1nHFkM8dg79o6XshqVM20bQbuHAp6kqc8KbQnpb1HB50aAqtdEALw_wcB There’s another site with more color options (including hot pink, lime green, purple) that’s a bit more expensive but still striking distance to H&M regular prices. https://www.itailor.com/designsuits/?device=desktop Thanks! I imagine we'll have to order several to find the best fit—I appreciate all the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 8 hours ago, MEmama said: Thanks! I imagine we'll have to order several to find the best fit—I appreciate all the suggestions! Everything at ITailor is made to his measurements. Alain DuPetit may have finished pants now but when we have ordered from them, they came unhemmed. We take most new suits to a tailor shop for slight alterations. Partially because my husband is picky about it and partially because our son is all arms and legs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I'm just impressed that you have some advanced notice. Once my hard to fit slender kid announced at 8PM on Thursday that he had a homecoming date that weekend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 53 minutes ago, Pippen said: I'm just impressed that you have some advanced notice. Once my hard to fit slender kid announced at 8PM on Thursday that he had a homecoming date that weekend. Oh no! Were you successful in finding something? To be honest, I only found out about the formal wear request because the hostess's mom sent out an email with details. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 10 hours ago, MEmama said: Oh no! Were you successful in finding something? To be honest, I only found out about the formal wear request because the hostess's mom sent out an email with details. 😂 Yes, but only because we still had clothing stores in town then and we were able to piece an outfit together Friday after school. All those stores are closed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 2:14 PM, MEmama said: DS has been invited to a *very* small backyard “prom”. The hostess (a good friend of his) is requesting formal attire—she wants the night to feel special and fancy. 🙂. Khakis and a nice shirt won’t do—this boy is going to need a proper suit or similar. This is where it gets tricky. He wears between a 26-28 inch waist and 33 34 inch inseam, very slim fit (5'10 120 lbs). He'll want something with *style*. This kid lives in athletic wear so I have no idea where to begin. Does anyone have any ideas? I bought suits for my boys when they were the same age at Men's Warehouse online. They needed 36L with 26" waist. Sometimes I could only get 28" waist, but suit pants for men are generally made to be easily altered and took them in myself. The thing is, often a 26" waist only comes as long as a 32" inseam so you sometimes have to special order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vainga Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 My biggest problem is finding pants that fit my waist because I'm kind of thin there. Also, the pants should be dark in color and not too baggy in the legs because I don't want anyone to think that they are "too big" on me or look like they were made for someone else. My cousin advised me to take a look at Gentleman's Guru. These guys have a lot of exciting suits that are not very expensive. I've got my suit for the prom night from them, and I am very delighted with it. I think these guys are the best to purchase a suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) NM. Zombie Thread. Edited December 10, 2021 by Beth S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 2:09 PM, LucyStoner said: Hello from the mom of a skinny teen who has required 1-2 suits all through high school (school + choir). This is a good place for inexpensive but still stylish suits: https://alaindupetit.com/collections/all-suits/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v2EBhCtARIsACan3nz_rWnCMP_1nHFkM8dg79o6XshqVM20bQbuHAp6kqc8KbQnpb1HB50aAqtdEALw_wcB There’s another site with more color options (including hot pink, lime green, purple) that’s a bit more expensive but still striking distance to H&M regular prices. https://www.itailor.com/designsuits/?device=desktop Thanks. I looked at alaindupetit. A royal blue suit that the 11th grader will need in a year for graduation on sale for $69. great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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