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One for the gentlemen?

Hmm, not sure if the thread title might attract the wrong sort of reader:rotfl:
Anyway - for anyone with a Marks & Spencer outlet shop close by, I just bought my son a dinner jacket for his school prom for £14! It's beautiful fabric, nicely cut with a satin collar. Just what he was looking for. I now have until June to find a pair of trousers to match. Just how many shades of black are there?:D
However, they had a good range of styles & the Collezione (sp?) range was also hugely reduced but unfortunately nearly all size 40 so for anyone who has a smart function to attend in the near future it might be worth a look as the savings were really good.

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  • NeverInDebt
    NeverInDebt Posts: 4,633 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    What about the ladies? ;)

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  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,752 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Bake Off Boss!
    Had this problem when my son was 15, decided he would only wear/fit it once so went down the hire route, from memory Slaters hired out the whole kit inc shirt cumerbund and bow tie for about £35
  • Alison_B
    Alison_B Posts: 2,124 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Might be worth checking your local charity shops too. I sent my boys prom suits there as they had had a growing spurt when when left school and were going for jobs, so the suits didn't fit. Only worn once.
  • mumlady1
    mumlady1 Posts: 264 Forumite
    The ladies can wear them too I'm sure:)
    We did consider hiring but in our area the cost is £45 and the stuff looked as though it had been to too many good nights out:rotfl:
    I also have another son who'll hopefully get use of the jacket next year too tho.
  • miffyrulz
    miffyrulz Posts: 139 Forumite
    Is it just me that thought this post was going to be something...saucy? ;)

    ...and, yes, i still clicked it see. haha :o:o
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