<p>Don’t laugh: Target carries some nice ones in some stores. I discovered them when my 15 year old (5’7, 103 lbs) needed a black blazer for a memorial service. A boys’ size 14/16 worked perfectly - and inexpensively.</p>
<p>We got my son’s navy blazers from Dillards (store brand in the kids’ department, cheap!) or Lands End (a little more expensive but nicer quality). Nordstroms has nice blazers too but it is harder to find the size you need; just one small blazer rack at our Nordstroms, anyway.</p>
<p>I know what you mean about his shoe size exploding. My 14 yr. old son’s feet look like clown flippers! He is small, 5’1.5" and 94 lbs BUT wears a 9 1/2 men’s shoe! We are going to a black tie optional affair in Mid October, I will take him to the local men’s/boy’s wear store for black dress slacks/shirt/tie about two weeks before. No way I am springing for a suit for one night.</p>
<p>Just an idea…If you think that he might wear a suit/tuxedo for anything coming up, go to the local tuxedo shop and ask if they have any of their rentals for sale.</p>
<p>I did this after my son’s needing basic black tuxedos for older brothers wedding. The rental for the day from the shop was $65.00. The purchase price for a used one was $75.00. Didn’t take me long to figure out the math!!!</p>
<p>Strangely enough, the boys used them for a cruise that we went on, a couple of symphony performances and then passed them down to younger cousins.</p>
<p>The boys are 17 and 19 now, and I am still buying used tuxedos and suits as they now need them for proms and school functions. It has saved me a TON on rentals and suit purchases.</p>
<p>Good luck!!! As a mom of 3, I still say that boys are much cheaper than girls :)</p>
<p>We are in a nice situation that will probably only last a few more months, but as of right now, my 14-year-old son can wear my husband’s blazers. He could even wear hubby’s tux if needed 
If we can get through December events, I will be very happy. If we can get through Easter, too, without shopping? Awesome.</p>
<p>(I found some 11.5 4E men’s black Dockers dress shoes on ebay, too, so that’s good - they should last through December because they are a little big now - hubby’s shoes are already too small for son.)</p>
<p>Throughout his college years, my husband could wear his father’s suits or tux if he needed to borrow one - they were close enough to the same size. I think we will not have that convenience.</p>
<p>LOL at the shoes. Son measures a 13 1/2 – once you get past 12 it’s very hard to buy shoes at ordinary retail places. </p>
<p>Target does have some size 13 oxford-type shoes (for wearing w/khakis, etc) that fit.</p>
<p>LOL–I’m looking for the same thing for my 5’6" 108lb 14yo. who has Confirmation coming up. I looked at Lands’ End, but I’m not sure about the boys sizes–S is too tall and thin. (Is there such a thing as a men’s 36 short?)</p>
<p>I’ve got a Talbots navy wool blazer size 14 purchased new last September that was worn on 3 prep school interviews and one revisit day that I’d sell cheap, but it sounds like your son is the same size as mine! We just bought 2 of the same jacket size 16. Talbots kids is in receivership and everything is on sale. We bought the $98 blazers for $60 something.</p>
<p>Should have elaborated: my son is 5’4" and 105 pounds.</p>
<p>For the past few years I have sworn by RUGGED BEAR navy blazers–$69.00
It is a big chain here in MA but I’m not sure if it is national.
The blazers look great and wear like iron. They get smashed in the backpack every day but hang them up overnight and they look like new!!! He is now in the largest size-20. He is about 5’8" and 145 lbs. Looks like I’ll be exploring other options for next year.</p>
<p>Yes, atomom, we got son a 36 short suit for his confirmation in 1998. I think it was at a MensWearhouse</p>
<p>Awww Baseball Mom- thanks. By the way, our same size sons were almost classmates 
as I followed the admissions cycle last year. But he is at a rival school. If yours is the Baseball son, they will play each other in the spring! Part of the reason the blazer is needed is for travelling to games.</p>
<p>It could be worse. My 5’0" hs freshman son is required to buy a $175 tuxedo for orchestra. I know he’s going to grow at some point soon so it may not even fit the entire year let alone multiple years. There is not one tuxedo listed on the orchestra resale board even close to his size…</p>
<p>Motherdear, is there a Sym’s near you? I remember some very well priced tux’s there years back. Nice to know my son isn’t the only short freshman boy (mine is 5’1 1/2").</p>
<p>Is there Salvation Army near you? Find out if they have a half price day. You can get one for very little. Another tip is to ask parents of kids who are slightly larger than your son if they have an outgrown one hanging in their closets. I have given a number of ours away or loaned them out.</p>
<p>Update–I bought a 36 Short brand new suit on eBay for $49. (I was a bit worried about how “cheap” it would look, but I just got it, and it is nice!)</p>