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AIBU? to be annoyed that DD school have sent a letter saying she is incorrectly dressed because she is wearing Ugg boots, not shoes?

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Howdydoody · 29/11/2007 13:31

Have just checked and yes, hands up, the Uniform requirements do say only black polished leather, no trainers or boots and i didnt realise. But it's winter and they aren't seen with her trousers, well, about 4 inches of material is seen.

Cant afford a new pair of leather shoes, having just bought these for dd1 and 2 . Am waiting for a phone call back from the teacher.

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Tortington · 29/11/2007 14:26

my dd's shoes came apart last week she went into school mon - thurs with a note saying shoes were broken will buy her more at end of week - am skint at the mo.

school are fine with this.

any reasonable adult will recognise when someone is skint - you cant buy weat you havent got the frickin money for.

if they are black ugs - under trousers and not a fashion statement but a 'make-do' until you have some money - tell the school this - tell them you are sorry but your skint

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Howdydoody · 29/11/2007 14:20

Thanks MerryAnn and Bozza am used to being in the wrong having got teenage girls who know far more than i ever could!

Ooh what other thread? If I'm going down I'd love to have someone else with me

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stleger · 29/11/2007 14:18

Adult sizes from age 9 onwards, too. And Clarks size 3 shoes are not appropriate for primary school! My dd wears inappropriate socks as a fashion statement, nobody seems to have noticed yet.

bozza · 29/11/2007 14:17

I think YABU but fairly good humoured about it.

Also don't get why you are getting a hard time when the poster on the other thread complaining about wrong coloured jumpers also got a hard time.

MerryAnnSinglemas · 29/11/2007 14:16

Howdydoody is taking this very well,I think

LadyMuck · 29/11/2007 14:12

If cash really is an issue then don't be afraid to mention it when she rings. But if they are really Ugg boots (and not cheap imitations, then I wouldn't mention it and just chalk it up to experience.

Cam · 29/11/2007 14:11

Good luck with finding appropriate shoes in those sizes Howdydoody, when will shoe manufacturers wake uo to the fact that school girls have adult sized feet

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Howdydoody · 29/11/2007 14:11

Yes donnie I GET IT!!

ok, 100 lines
I will not buy Ugg boots
I will not buy Ugg boots
I will not buy Ugg boots................

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Howdydoody · 29/11/2007 14:09

Wouldnt mind so much but she's a size 8 to 9 and try getting "non-mumsy" shoes that large for a 5 foot 8 girl , not easy which is why i was thrilled we both agreed on these! Thanks all tho, has made me realise i have to be Mrs Apology if the teacher rings, rather than Mrs Apoplectic!

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mumblechum · 29/11/2007 14:08

Oh dear I'm feeling rather sorry for the OP now.

Camillathechicken · 29/11/2007 14:08

that clears that up then !

Cam · 29/11/2007 14:07
Shock
donnie · 29/11/2007 14:06

WTF are you buying them those minging things anyway? if you can afford them you can afford £15 in Asda.

yes YABU - the school sent the letter saying she was incorrectly dressed BECAUSE SHE IS INCORRECTLY DRESSED.

get it?

Cam · 29/11/2007 14:02
Camillathechicken · 29/11/2007 14:02

oh dear howdydoody....

go to brantano , matalan, asda.. should be able to afford something else

thenewgirl · 29/11/2007 14:01

I was always trying to break rule here and there, I especially enjoyed wearing brown shoes when we were told to wear black.
I knew the consequences, but it was fun. we all looked like penguins, about 2000 penguins, so it felt nice to be a bit different.

I was a good girl other than that

JulesJules · 29/11/2007 14:01

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Camillathechicken · 29/11/2007 14:00

i think i see a couple of feathers sticking out of your head there, cam

TellusMater · 29/11/2007 14:00

Apart from the vulgar language of course...

TellusMater · 29/11/2007 13:59

cod - you sound like my MIL.

Greensleeves · 29/11/2007 13:59

"fkarin peopel and their rights"

Is that your professional opinion cod?

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Howdydoody · 29/11/2007 13:58

la la la, cant hear any answers that dont agree with me

No one going to answer then?

trudges off to count out her pennies.....

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Cam · 29/11/2007 13:58

CTC our views seem to be getting more and more similar daily

Are we morphing into ONE

stleger · 29/11/2007 13:58

My dd has a very strict shoe code. Last year her school shoes hurt her feet, then I found she had left the cardboard shapes in them. In September we got new school shoes which she insisted fitted - they still blister her toes. I wish she could wear her uggs - 8 euros in Primark, and spones when wet - but she can't!

Lilymaid · 29/11/2007 13:57

YABU - is this a wind up?

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