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My 14-year-old son has been in a private school uniform for years, but will probably attend public high school. The public school does not wear uniforms. We were in the public school the other day for a brief visit and it looked like every male there had on jeans - both students and teachers.
So, is it just jeans, t-shirts, hoodies and tennis shoes? My son likes wearing a uniform, so this will be a change for him.
We aren't in your neck of the woods, but the outfit you described is worn my both of my teenage sons, and all of their friends. Don't spend a lot on clothes until he's been in public school a few days. He might want to shop at the same stores he sees his classmates wearing. Here they dress at Pacific Sunwear, Buckle, Hollister, and Abercrombie.
I also have a 14 year old son who is a freshman. He typically wears jeans (faded, not faded, black, brown), T-shirts, hoodies and shoes. He primarily likes Volcom clothing (he should be a spokesmodel for the company!). We usually shop at Tilly's or any skateboard shop like Revolution or Industry Ride Shops. He likes Etnies or DC shoes. Oh, and the kids like to wear their jeans really low - with the tops of their boxers showing. I think it's a kid thing because I see all the kids doing it, but never see adults doing it.
I also have a 14 year old son who is a freshman. He typically wears jeans (faded, not faded, black, brown), T-shirts, hoodies and shoes. He primarily likes Volcom clothing (he should be a spokesmodel for the company!). We usually shop at Tilly's or any skateboard shop like Revolution or Industry Ride Shops. He likes Etnies or DC shoes. Oh, and the kids like to wear their jeans really low - with the tops of their boxers showing. I think it's a kid thing because I see all the kids doing it, but never see adults doing it.
My son is a Mark Ecko fiend - he also could be a spokesmodel for Ecko since we have invested heavily in his line.
My son hasn't succumbed to the low trouser/boxers hanging out thing - I think this started with gangbangers?
He also wears shorts a lot, since this is California - the only time he wears jeans or cords is if it's raining or freezing outside. He had at least five different hoodies in various colors - Mark Ecko, Stussy, Hurley..
The kids here haven't been wearing their jeans really low for some time now, but they do all wear jeans. Every region is different, though. I wouldn't start off with specific brands right away, either. Different groups of kids where different brands. My teens would go naked before they'd wear Abercrombie, lol. Yet some groups of kids wear them all the time, maybe the football players? I am not up-to-date on which groups wear what, just that they don't all dress the same.
Do your son a favor and don't shop at name brand clothing stores. In fact avoid the mall for clothes. All the clothes there are overpriced and usually poorly made items. When I was 14 (this was 8 years ago, I am 22 now) my Mom got me into shopping at thrift stores. Since there were many different varieties of clothes and they were cheap, she was able to buy a large quantity and allowed me create my own style. Take for granted "my own style" wasn't always the best looking but overtime I figured out what looks best for me. This was also a great bonding experience for me and mom. Oh yes and I must add that many clothes you can find at the mall you can find at thrift stores, so if your son wants that cookie cutter teenage image he can still have it without costing you an arm and a leg.
The kids here haven't been wearing their jeans really low for some time now, but they do all wear jeans. Every region is different, though. I wouldn't start off with specific brands right away, either. Different groups of kids where different brands. My teens would go naked before they'd wear Abercrombie, lol. Yet some groups of kids wear them all the time, maybe the football players? I am not up-to-date on which groups wear what, just that they don't all dress the same.
I'm from the same region as you. A lot of boys here still wear their jeans baggy, but there are some who preferred the more fitted look (i'm noticing). My 14 YO daughter on the other hand loves American Eagle, Hollister and Aeropostal. If I don't find these brands in clearance, we almost always find them in some of the consignment shops.
Do your son a favor and don't shop at name brand clothing stores. In fact avoid the mall for clothes. All the clothes there are overpriced and usually poorly made items. When I was 14 (this was 8 years ago, I am 22 now) my Mom got me into shopping at thrift stores. Since there were many different varieties of clothes and they were cheap, she was able to buy a large quantity and allowed me create my own style. Take for granted "my own style" wasn't always the best looking but overtime I figured out what looks best for me. This was also a great bonding experience for me and mom.
You were very wise! I am so, so lucky that my teens don't like the designer brands. The reason they avoid them is because they feel it is a waste of money. Once my son commented on my Dooney & Burke bag, and said, "that's ridiculous. Why can't you just carry a plastic grocery bag?" LOL!
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