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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 23:30:30 GMT
Where do you get soft, comfortable uniforms? Our district is moving to uniforms next year (our school of course picked green and black). My DD is extremely picky about comfort and I don't want to waste time or money buying stuff she will not wear. She wants a cute fitted blazer too if you have ideas for that. Thanks
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Post by AmandaA on Apr 15, 2016 23:42:55 GMT
My kids preschool....yes preschool....is uniformed. I ordered some things for DD from Lands End and was very pleased. I was able to find ponte knit jumpers for her that don't have to be ironed. They still look very nice but are more comfortable than a twill. They are a little more expensive than what is in stores but I waited for a sale, and will be able to hand them down to her sister. I have bought any number of inexpensive ones for my son.... Old navy, crazy 8, etc... And they didn't hold up well at all. Toddler sizes were hard to find so they may be lots more options for you than we had... But they have lots of nice looking things and quality fabrics.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 15, 2016 23:44:28 GMT
Pretty much all school in Australia have mandatory school uniforms, and the rules are quite strict especially for private schools. Each school has it's own uniform shop and you must buy from there. Some public primary schools have more generic uniforms that you can buy at K-Mart or Target.
I have to chuckle at your daughter wanting a "cute fitted blazer" because kids here HATE having to wear a blazer! (And at $200 parents hate having to buy them!) Some schools even make the kids wear their blazers during summer.
I love school uniforms. Even though they are costly, they last a very long time so you end up paying less for clothes overall. My DD mananged to get through 7 years of primary school with only 3 summer dresses and 2 winter skirts. She got through the whole 6 years of high school with the same 2 summer dresses, 4 winter shirts, and one blazer. I did have to buy her a second winter skirt halfway through.
So my suggestion is to make sure you buy good quality as well as looking for comfort.
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Post by oliquig on Apr 15, 2016 23:47:38 GMT
Land's End is where all of my niece's uniform pieces come from. They're a bit pricier, but they wear well, and stand up to the daily use.
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Post by snugglebutter on Apr 15, 2016 23:58:29 GMT
The Land's End uniform polos are really soft. Just make sure you avoid the pique fabric.
They also carry a knit skort that is nice if that falls within your requirements.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 16, 2016 0:32:44 GMT
What kind of things are you looking for specifically? I think Lands End has nice polo shirts that are soft. I worked at trade shows for a company and they had Lands End cotton shirts that had a little stretch. They were really nice too.
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Post by AnotherPea on Apr 16, 2016 1:02:17 GMT
We never had any issues with comfort and were able to buy from all sorts of places. Sears, Walmart, Target, Lands End were all fine. We didn't have a uniform shop but more of a strict dress code - khaki and navy bottoms and certain colors for tops.
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Post by used2scrap on Apr 16, 2016 4:36:49 GMT
Lands End!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2016 11:47:37 GMT
Thanks. I am going to order a few from Land's End and see if she likes them. I am mainly looking for shirts. I go to the school orientation in 2 weeks and want to see if black and khaki jeggings are acceptable. I hope so because those are the only bottoms she will wear. Someone gave me a skort from Justice and one from JC Penney and she hated both. Said they were itchy. LOL.
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Post by mom2jnk on Apr 16, 2016 13:48:22 GMT
Thanks. I am going to order a few from Land's End and see if she likes them. I am mainly looking for shirts. I go to the school orientation in 2 weeks and want to see if black and khaki jeggings are acceptable. I hope so because those are the only bottoms she will wear. Someone gave me a skort from Justice and one from JC Penney and she hated both. Said they were itchy. LOL. Good luck with the jeggings...I have never known a uniform policy to permit them . My kids liked the GAP khakis for both boys and girls. They were much more comfortable than some of the cheaper options. I think that a lot of the uniform companies use a poly/cotton blend for durability and that fabric can be terribly itchy. Look for all cotton pants, skirts and jumpers if you can.
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Post by paigepea on Apr 16, 2016 14:50:46 GMT
Our school requires all uniform pieces to be from the uniform store - but I'm guilty of buying the lands end polis over the years. They are so much softer, wash far better, and have a nicer fit than our school polos, and with a school sweater over top no one knows they're not the crested, approved polos. My girls like the girls fit because they're not as boxy as the unisex ones at school.
My girls tend to wear a skort to school, but they do like pants sometimes. I have bought the uniform pants at lands end and they're nice (although my girls like the uniform store pants better). I've also bought the grey gym t-shirt at lands end because of the girls' fit - so my girls didn't have the logo on their shirt (shoot me now).
I've bought uniform items from the gap, old navy, and children's place and haven't been happy with any of the items.
I've bought skorts from kohls and have been very happy with the quality.
How old is your dd? For a fitted blazer id look at lands end or h&m, depending on how much you want to spend. It sounds like your school has a dress code instead of uniforms.
Next year, my dd is switching to a school where they have to wear blazers in Mondays and to any assembly, school event, etc. It is going to set me back $180. I can't believe it!
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Post by paigepea on Apr 16, 2016 14:55:45 GMT
Thanks. I am going to order a few from Land's End and see if she likes them. I am mainly looking for shirts. I go to the school orientation in 2 weeks and want to see if black and khaki jeggings are acceptable. I hope so because those are the only bottoms she will wear. Someone gave me a skort from Justice and one from JC Penney and she hated both. Said they were itchy. LOL. If your school has a dress code versus a uniform, you might be able to get away with thicker boot cut leggings and a cardigan that goes past the behind.
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Post by AnotherPea on Apr 16, 2016 14:59:41 GMT
Thanks. I am going to order a few from Land's End and see if she likes them. I am mainly looking for shirts. I go to the school orientation in 2 weeks and want to see if black and khaki jeggings are acceptable. I hope so because those are the only bottoms she will wear. Someone gave me a skort from Justice and one from JC Penney and she hated both. Said they were itchy. LOL. I've never known jeggings or leggings to be allowed. But I promise you, if she doesn't have other options, she will wear the pieces you buy her.
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 16, 2016 17:04:09 GMT
Before you order, make sure that there is no requirement to buy at a specific uniform store. We are in a county that requires uniforms for elementary and middle school that can be purchased anywhere as long as they within the guidelines (khaki shorts/designated school color polos/etc.) My kids however, go to a charter school within that system that requires uniforms for all grades K-12 AND they have to be purchased from a specific uniform store. No Lands End allowed. I would hate to see you spend the money and then not be able to use the items.
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Post by katiejane on Apr 16, 2016 17:59:18 GMT
My kids uniform has always had to come from authorised shops.not being comfy is not an option. It is what it is and unless they want to be in trouble they have to wear it. My daughter is just about to go up to high school and I fear I will need a second mortgage to fund it it is a crazy long list and all has logos on so very little room to save by buying generic.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2016 21:13:46 GMT
We go May 2 to an orientation at the middle school. They said it is a new mandatory school uniform policy but maybe it is just a stricter dress code. It does say on the flyer navy blue, black or tan pants, shorts, skorts, or jumpers OR black or blue denim long pants. It seems like they will be stricter on shirts than bottoms. Probably because the majority of schools in the county are title 1 and they might have a larger percentage of parents that can't afford all new clothes. She may just have to suck it up. I ordered a couple of black from Land's End and a color swatch of the green to make sure it is the right shade.
My son will be a senior, but is dual enrolled for all but 1 class. I am going to try to get away with just 3 shirts for him since he will only be wearing them an hour a day. He only wears black or blue pants, so we are good there.
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