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Tops for skinny tall blokes!

Margaret52129
Margaret52129 Posts: 262 Forumite
edited 7 December 2010 at 3:22PM in Health & beauty MoneySaving
Hi, can anyone tell me where I can get long sleeved tee shirts or sweaters (casual) wear for my DD's boyfriend? He's 6'8" tall, skinny with long arms and I want to get him something for Xmas. I got a short sleeved t-shirt last year but don't want to get the same thing again. DD says it's quite hard to get him jumpers as the sleeves are normally too short but I would like to surprise him and find something!

Thanks in advance.

PS - I don't want to spend a fortune - it is a money saving site afterall!

Comments

  • Artytarty
    Artytarty Posts: 2,642 Forumite
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    I can only sympathise!
    My son is tall and skinny , 6ft 4". i buy large shirts and tops to get all the length there is and then I have to vroom up the inside of the body seams with my sewing machine to slim them down!
    Buy him a scarf!
    Norn Iron Club member 473
  • Eric_Pisch
    Eric_Pisch Posts: 8,720 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    i forcibly eject anyone in my family who have bought me clothes :D

    toys only :)
  • Vaila
    Vaila Posts: 6,301 Forumite
    em, why are you buying him clothes, surerly thats a bit personal

    there are lots of other easier options to choose from, if all else fail then get a bottle of bubbly, chocs and socks !
  • xxvickixx
    xxvickixx Posts: 2,773 Forumite
    M&S do long ranges in the arm and leg, especially great for suits and shirts with an extra 2" sleeve. I buy DH (6'9") clothes from BigFish online sometimes but often just go for regular XL sizes as he likes things a bit baggy!
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