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.

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

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.

Love the vineyard vines navy blazer.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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?