Have recently used Chums, online site for trousers for my mum. They do different lengths etc. Sizes come up quite large as I found out, but they have a good returns/exchange policy. Georgina

 

Another good shop/site is Bon Marche..... they cater for shorter sizes too and most of their stuff is easy- wash They are also cheap enough to be able to buy a variety... especially during the regular sale events.

 

Hello, I buy trousers for my mother from Bon Marche - she's 84 and is just under 5ft tall - the 25" trousers fit her perfectly. Always a good choice of lengths and colours, they have elasticated waists so are easy to put on. They wash well and need minimum ironing which is always a plus! Bon Marche is on-line and they have shops in most high streets. Good luck.

 

Pretty good I think. I saw Mum wearing a pair yesterday and they looked smart. I originally bought a size 12 which I would say was larger than a 12 (probably an old fashioned 12!) so exchanged for size 10s. I have also bought from Cotton Traders, but Chums have a greater choice of jersey type trousers. Also worth a google on offers as they often offer 10% or similar off. Good luck! Gx

 

Hi, ooh I do love a shop.
M&s do sleeved thermal vests in a good range of colours, they look like tops and are lovely and soft, they are called Heatgen - stretchy but I always go up a size or two.
Sainsbury's TU clothing often has elastic waist stuff and at good price.

 

I'd be interested to know about people's experiences shopping for men.

My 96 year old father in law has always preferred more formal clothes and would regard elasticated trousers with horror. He too feels the cold but has ruined all his woollen jumpers by spilling food/cooking fat on them, then hiding them away. He does have help with personal care now but everything needs to be machine washable. I think what's needed is a sort of compromise between traditional menswear and stuff that can easily be cleaned. Again he's very small. I don't think he can ever have been more than, say, 5 foot 3 or 4. But now he's shrunk. (In a way clothes for older male children would be a better fit, except that hoodies and jeans aren't appropriate!)

 

Just a thought MrsMoose. If your dad is small enough for older boys clothing would the school uniform department a supermarket have the sort of things you're looking for? The colours are a bit restricted but grey and navy are normally available and they're guaranteed washable.

 

Brilliant idea! We don't have any really big supermarkets near us - but it's worth trying online.

 

I get some stuff for my mum from Sainsburys! She likes dresses and they have had some in that are suitable for her recently.