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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How do new C formers handle their ties? Do kids wear the pre-tied clip on kind or is that just not a thing? Do people teach their kid how to tie a tie before school starts in case it comes undone during the day? Also, do any parents of older kids have suggestions on what you've found to be the most comfortable shirts and pants to buy that will hold up to the abuse that the boys put them through (we know about the exchange shop)?

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Welcome!  Some wear clip ons, some learn how to tie a tie, some have parents tie their tie, and quite a few wear turtlenecks the minute there is a chill well into warm spring.  As for clothes, we buy Landsend, great sales. [/quote]

Your son needs to learn how to tie a tie from Day 1.  YouTube can help if no one in the household can.  Second Lands End.  But really the best clothes are available at the STA Exchange.  It is a bit jarring to see Armani and Polo and Brooks and Press ties for $5, and you can easily score blazers for $20.  [/quote]

Most kids don't shop at the student exchange. That is not accurate to say they do. [/quote]

Correct   I don't know anyone who does and the one time I went the pickings for decent stuff was vey slim.  Most STA boys would never wear used clothing, it is an exceedingly wealthy school especially in many of the younger grades.  [/quote]

Umm I have two boys at STA and we love the exchange.  Not that it matters, but we are not on FA. I always shop at the exchange.   My boys don't care AT ALL, doesn't even cross their minds that their blazers, belts, etc are used.  And if anything, they get really stoked to find vintage tee shirts.  PP I hope you aren't really a parent and are just a troll.

To new families, the pp is not a typical parent.  Never thought about being judged for going to exchange, and don't care of I am, but really its those who don't who are missing out.  Used clothing makes so much sense for kids and adults.  Different conversation, but I never ever pay retail for anything, if it's $2,000.00 or $20, I find it for much cheaper.  Love free stuff too!  [/quote]

sorry---I did not mean to suggest that one shouldn't shop there.  We are not wealthy which is why I went there.  But I honestly don't know anyone who does--my son's classmates all spend a lot of money of clothing.  
My son's grade is exceedingly wealthy.  I honestly always wonder where all the down-to-earth STA posters on here are hiding during the school year.  We can't seem to find you and feel chronically out-of-place at school because we're not club members, don't have a CEO level job, don't have multiple homes, etc.  I'm sure I'll get trashed now but I'm being vulnerable so please be kind.  The wealth there is insane (and I have another kid at another top DC private).  [/quote]

The timing of when you go to the exchange matters. Go early on the first day it’s open. Donations ebb and flow; depending on the time of year and when you go in, you might find lots of nice stuff or not. I don’t depend on the exchange, and we are not an FA family either. I love value, and I’ve found some great stuff through the years. New items with tags still on and near-new.

My boys prefer Vineyard Vines blazers because they stretch. Vineyard Vines pants suck if you have a boy who is rough on clothes. We go through many pairs. They develop holes in the knees easily, but the boys like the stretch cotton ones.  JCrew has stretch pants but only through size 14. Lands End is more durable, but apparently less comfy.

There are many families who aren’t club members or Uber wealthy but I do know how you feel. Keep reaching out. You will find your people. Regular UMC families are in the minority at STA, but they are there. [/quote]

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