Shopping for blazers/jackets

[Anonymous]

DS is required to wear a blazer next year. Can't say we have any laying around.

What are the best stores?
Sock brands?
Ties?

[Anonymous]

Try Macys or lord and Taylor for blazers - they have a wide variety and there are always coupons and sales.

[Anonymous]

My son has had a few of the Land's End Hopsack blazers but we now buy from Macy's.

They always have super sales where you can get a nice men's blazer for under $100.

[Anonymous]

If your school has a used uniform store consider that. Your son will likely lose his so it’s easier to just buy a couple of used ones if available.

[Anonymous]

JC Penny and Men's Warehouse were our stores of choice. And schools often have used clothing sales as mentioned above.

[Anonymous]

Not it hijack your post but can we add what type of shoes do boys wear at coat and tie schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your school has a used uniform store consider that. Your son will likely lose his so it’s easier to just buy a couple of used ones if available.

THIS x 1000

[Anonymous]

We get the Gioberti boys blue blazer on Amazon. They are like $45 and great quality.

[Anonymous]

Target or thrift stores if your child is tough on their clothes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not it hijack your post but can we add what type of shoes do boys wear at coat and tie schools?

We got DS a version of these:

https://www.zappos.com/p/johnston-murphy-kids-holden-knit-wing-tip-little-kid-big-kid-navy/product/9878485/color/9?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla_g&utm_campaign=19809367100&utm_term=_o_57200554&utm_content=_g_143774771221_w_pla-1966459745443_l_CjwKCAiA6KWvBhAREiwAFPZM7ls_7PcVy5u4YIt3MItKF__JSeIZMCmpEssTjaBWv3hjniufQSlmlBoC9oMQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAiA6KWvBhAREiwAFPZM7ls_7PcVy5u4YIt3MItKF__JSeIZMCmpEssTjaBWv3hjniufQSlmlBoC9oMQAvD_BwE

They are comfortable and don't look too stuffy.

[Anonymous]

You can also search Ebay for used ones. There are some good bargains out there for things that are barely worn.

[Anonymous]

Love the vineyard vines navy blazer.

[Anonymous]

Lands End or better yet a school exchange sale.

These things will be treated like a pair of dirty socks. They'll be stuffed in backpacks and left out in the rain when the kids are playing sports. Don't waste your money.

[Anonymous]

Also if it is too nice, depending on the boys it can be commented on. It’s much safer socially to wear and old and cheap blazer than a fancy new one

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS is required to wear a blazer next year. Can't say we have any laying around.

What are the best stores?
Sock brands?
Ties?

Lands end has a sale a few times a year for 40 percent off. We stock up and buy them.

Same for ties - not sure what school you are at but STA allows them to wear sneakers.