Anonymous
11/15/2025 22:36
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Anonymous wrote:I think a nice pair of khaki and black slacks will go a long way to starting this look.
Agree with pp who suggested a sweater. I would go lightweight Marino wool — something from Banana Republic, maybe. Cashmere blends are having a moment too … look in department stores and like Quince or Nordstrom Rack/Saks Off Fifth. Agree these can be dressed up with a collared shirt or tee for a more casual look. A blazer (get it tailored) can complete the outfit.
Also, don’t laugh but check Costco. More often than not they have good basics from brand names.
Finally, invest in a couple of pairs of shoes. Leather sneakers have been popular, although I personally dislike the look. Can’t go wrong with a decent pair of black chukka boots. Be sure the belt matches the shoes.
There’s no way you have a teen right now.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 22:35
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Anonymous wrote:My son loves the stretch chino style trousers from J Crew and Lulu (the latter has hard to find tall lengths). He prefers a slimmer cut, in a stone color or olive or navy. Anything but tan.
He borrows his Dad’s Paul Smith striped dress shirts bc we don’t want to spend like that while he is still growing.
And a cashmere 1/4 zip to look smart.
If his feet are done growing, you could splurge on a pair of RM Williams boots. It’s a quiet status symbol (that he will wear forever) among my older son’s friends.
DP- Lulu has hard to find short lengths too! They make some really great pants that can be dressed up or down and can be worn on the golf course as well.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 22:33
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Quarter zips are in – big time. Of course they can be over a nice shirt or a button up shirt. As for pants, you can look at Hollister, Macy’s, Abercrombie.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 22:23
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Ties are make by a comeback with the youths, too.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 22:21
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Khaki pants or similar, like the Lululemon performance pants
Fine merino quarter zip (or crewneck if coat needed)
Decent belt
Shoes to match belt
If needed, sportcoat that goes over top of sweater
Fine merino quarter zip (or crewneck if coat needed)
Decent belt
Shoes to match belt
If needed, sportcoat that goes over top of sweater
Anonymous
11/15/2025 22:17
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
My son loves the stretch chino style trousers from J Crew and Lulu (the latter has hard to find tall lengths). He prefers a slimmer cut, in a stone color or olive or navy. Anything but tan.
He borrows his Dad’s Paul Smith striped dress shirts bc we don’t want to spend like that while he is still growing.
And a cashmere 1/4 zip to look smart.
If his feet are done growing, you could splurge on a pair of RM Williams boots. It’s a quiet status symbol (that he will wear forever) among my older son’s friends.
He borrows his Dad’s Paul Smith striped dress shirts bc we don’t want to spend like that while he is still growing.
And a cashmere 1/4 zip to look smart.
If his feet are done growing, you could splurge on a pair of RM Williams boots. It’s a quiet status symbol (that he will wear forever) among my older son’s friends.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 21:09
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Anonymous wrote:Tech pants is the new fangled version of khakis. They sell them at Uniqlo or the gap. Get a pair in black. You said you didn’t want a button down but I’m not sure what you want. Uniqlo has some nice linen blend button downs if you’d be open to that. Or A sweater? Gap actually has great men’s sweaters. Or like a Polo quarter zip sweater from someplace like Macy’s? Or a v neck sweater (slightly baggy) over a tee? My son got some stuff like this because his girlfriend said he needdd nice clothes for date nights. Here are some ideas:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E478546-000/00?colorDisplayCode=58
https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=761455001&vid=1&pcid=1115892&cid=1115892#pdp-page-content
Honestly, Uniqlo is a great resource for young-skewing yet polished clothing for both men and women. And it’s decent quality for the price, too. Everything washes well, pleats stay crisp, fabrics don’t pill.
My college-age daughter loves their stuff, and has found that it holds up even in the crappy campus laundry machines. It’s not trendy, but not frumpy, either. L
Anonymous
11/15/2025 18:50
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
I think a nice pair of khaki and black slacks will go a long way to starting this look.
Agree with pp who suggested a sweater. I would go lightweight Marino wool — something from Banana Republic, maybe. Cashmere blends are having a moment too … look in department stores and like Quince or Nordstrom Rack/Saks Off Fifth. Agree these can be dressed up with a collared shirt or tee for a more casual look. A blazer (get it tailored) can complete the outfit.
Also, don’t laugh but check Costco. More often than not they have good basics from brand names.
Finally, invest in a couple of pairs of shoes. Leather sneakers have been popular, although I personally dislike the look. Can’t go wrong with a decent pair of black chukka boots. Be sure the belt matches the shoes.
Agree with pp who suggested a sweater. I would go lightweight Marino wool — something from Banana Republic, maybe. Cashmere blends are having a moment too … look in department stores and like Quince or Nordstrom Rack/Saks Off Fifth. Agree these can be dressed up with a collared shirt or tee for a more casual look. A blazer (get it tailored) can complete the outfit.
Also, don’t laugh but check Costco. More often than not they have good basics from brand names.
Finally, invest in a couple of pairs of shoes. Leather sneakers have been popular, although I personally dislike the look. Can’t go wrong with a decent pair of black chukka boots. Be sure the belt matches the shoes.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 16:47
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Tech pants is the new fangled version of khakis. They sell them at Uniqlo or the gap. Get a pair in black. You said you didn’t want a button down but I’m not sure what you want. Uniqlo has some nice linen blend button downs if you’d be open to that. Or A sweater? Gap actually has great men’s sweaters. Or like a Polo quarter zip sweater from someplace like Macy’s? Or a v neck sweater (slightly baggy) over a tee? My son got some stuff like this because his girlfriend said he needdd nice clothes for date nights. Here are some ideas:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E478546-000/00?colorDisplayCode=58
https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=761455001&vid=1&pcid=1115892&cid=1115892#pdp-page-content
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E478546-000/00?colorDisplayCode=58
https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=761455001&vid=1&pcid=1115892&cid=1115892#pdp-page-content
Anonymous
11/15/2025 16:46
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
What about a V neck cashmere sweater from Macy’s? Your son can wear a button down shirt underneath or a nice T shirt for a more casual look. All with dress pants.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 16:41
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
I order online and have them try on at home.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 16:17
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Lands End or LL Bean.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 16:07
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
Anonymous wrote:What are you talking about? Suits? Sports coats? Biz casual?
OP here. On the business casual side with a sweater look.
Anonymous
11/15/2025 16:00
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
What are you talking about? Suits? Sports coats? Biz casual?
Anonymous
11/15/2025 15:56
Subject: Older teen boy clothing ideas - dressy
We have several events in December that need dressier clothes. I have two teen boys and right now jeans are the dressiest things they own.
I’m looking around for inspiration but many of the stores have yet more hoodies. We already have the hoodie angle solidly covered.
Where do you go for young men dressy clothes? I want something more interesting than a button up.
I’m looking around for inspiration but many of the stores have yet more hoodies. We already have the hoodie angle solidly covered.
Where do you go for young men dressy clothes? I want something more interesting than a button up.