Clothes packing list for boy going to school in Boston?
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Anonymous
| Anyone willing to provide snark-less help? Boy is not interested in clothes, but went an independent HS, so he's used to khakis/polo shirts and doesn't currently own a lot in the way of casual or athletic clothes. I'm at a loss at how much of everything he'll need. |
Anonymous
| Joggers, track pants, hoodies, t-shirts. Tell him to bring at least two pairs of his khakis, two polos, and two button down shirts and one pair of Oxfords in case he has to dress up for anything. |
Anonymous
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It will depend on how often he wants to do laundry!
Keeping in mind that there is little storage in a dorm room so you really have to unpack efficiently. My son brought a lot of boxers and socks - he goes through 2 each per day due to daily use and workouts- so maybe 20 pairs of each? A handful of sweats, a few pairs of khakis, lots of athletic shorts and tshirts, a couple hoodies. He did bring and use a blazer and khakis for “formals” (he’s not in a fraternity but most of the clubs and sports at his college seem to have formals). He asked us to bring up a jacket over parents weekend, and then he brought back a heavy jack met over thanksgiving break. |
Anonymous
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long johns
thick winter coat hat / gloves / scarf |
Anonymous
Let him figure it out. |
Anonymous
ha ha! now this is funny. |
Anonymous
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Let him buy his own clothes there once he knows what he needs.
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Anonymous
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Winter coat - Peter Glenn sold ski parka, LL Bean, etc.
Winter casual waterproof boots - Sorel, Wolverine 1 puffer coat 1 light rain jacket 1 pr waterproof school shoes/Keen Targhee style Sneakers per habit 4-6 pairs jeans (per taste, could be grey, black, blue) All the khakis & best polos from uniformed senior year 7 Casual long-sleeve jersey or cotton shirts 3 dressier casual shirts for parties 1 business suit/very formal outfit 2 dress shirts 3 sweaters if worn, or sweatshirts (heavier tops) 2 long-sleeve winter pajama sets or substitute idea Lightweight pajamas per taste Athleticwear per taste Buy more warm tops in Boston if needed. New England is a better place to buy sweaters than the DMV. Above is the outline of a refresh of my inbound freshman's wardrobe for college. His senior year wardrobe is almost worn out - not exaggerating. He will be walking a lot at college so hopefully won't gain weight and outgrow these things. This core wardrobe should be good for 2 years minimum for temperate and cold seasons. |
Anonymous
Yeah, but skip the polo's and button downs - it's all casual all the time. Hoodies, t-shirts, athletic shorts and sweat pants. Lots of hoodies |
Anonymous
| He doesn't need to pack a years worth of clothes at once. Boston has plenty of shopping and he will no doubt be coming home on occasion. My DS definitely wanted some very specific clothes that I wouldn't have anticipated after a few weeks of college. |
Anonymous
Boo. Every woman's crazy about a sharp-dressed man! Are there no preppies left in Boston? |
Anonymous
DP. Could be true but also some men are allergic to shopping and they will wear shorts in a snowstorm rather than go on their own. OP can reflect on what is likely. Thrifting can also be fun in big cities... |
Anonymous
No long johns unless he plans on skiing. He’s in a city where he will be indoors most of,the winter. I would have him bring very little and go shopping in Boston. Bring a big budget because clothes are expensive. He can get a Bruins or Patriots hoodie to fit right in. |
Anonymous
They left with the 1980s. Athletic wear is big. |
Anonymous
I wish my college aged son in Boston would dress like this! Mine mostly wears sweats and tshirts. And only on the coldest of days did he wear a jacket (I think it snowed more in DC this past winter than in Boston- mostly it was grey and drizzly and cold there). |