Kid's school uniforms may need repair, become extremely worn, or outgrown before the school year is over. Detailed wardrobe planning in advance can help you not worry about their clothing needs throughout the school year. Here are five tips to help properly buy public school uniforms.
School Uniform Budget
Before shopping for school uniforms, always visit the website of all schools your children will attend. Look for the uniform code or dress guidelines. Expect to find the details on exactly what is acceptable. There may be a list of common uniform code violations that are often broken. Examples may be uniform pants with side pockets, fashion zippers, or logo designs. Many of these violations can result in detention or other funds of disciplinary action from the school. Decide how much money you can dedicate to purchasing school uniforms for each child.
Cheap School Uniforms
Be selective about which items you will not invest much in. Some items that are inexpensive can last the school year. Cotton blend uniform shirts can be purchased inexpensively in several approved colors. Uniform skirts and jumpers can be purchased inexpensively for younger girls. Older teens and tweens may benefit from extra fabric available at the base of the skirt and waistline. Quality uniforms will allow you to adjust a hem an inch or so in case of unexpected growth spurts.
School Uniform Pants
Purchase the highest quality school uniform pants that you can afford. Buying pants of extremely thin material is not the best financial choice. These pants will not last throughout the entire school year, and will need to be replaced. If your children are extremely thin, look for pants with adjustable waistbands. If your child wears a husky size, invest a few extra dollars to purchase uniform pants that are cut for them. The inner waistband of husky school uniform pants allows your child to have more room to the waistband.
Extend the life of school uniform pants by adding iron on knee patches. The thinning fabric on the worn knee area of school uniform pants quickly leads to holes. The knee patches can also be used to disguise holes that happen in other areas of the uniform. Try to match the iron on patches to the color of the school uniform.
Buy School Uniforms
Think about the current household cleaning schedule when buying school uniforms. If it is unrealistic to wash and iron five school uniforms each weekend, purchase more than five sets of school uniforms. Seven to ten complete sets of school uniforms may be easier to manage. When you are preparing to buy school uniforms purchase for all seasons.
Buy enough short-sleeved and long sleeved school uniform shirts. Skirts, jumpers, and even shorts can be worn year-round by girls wearing school-appropriate leggings. Have at least one set of school uniforms in the next size to prevent having to shop in the middle of the year for a new set of school uniforms.
Thrift Stores, Goodwill, Salvation Army
Search out local the Goodwill, Salvation Army, EBay, or local thrift stores for school uniform pieces. Shorts and skirts are usually easy to find in excellent used condition. Consignment shops often carry sets of school uniforms that have been lightly worn. School monogrammed shirts, sweaters, or sweatshirts can often be easily found locally.
Purchase dress code approved school uniforms, sweaters, coats, socks, shoes, outerwear, and accessories. Belts, hair accessories, hosiery, and jewelry are often overlooked when shopping. Use these tips when creating a budget for school uniforms. If it is not practical to buy for the complete school year, plan and buy for each season in advance.
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