Is my daughter the only one?

Just buy whatever she will fit into and then tailor them down. It’s more expensive but at least she will have clothes that fit her.

DD is very tall for her age and we sometimes have problem because she’s needs clothes for children much older than her but the dimensions are all wrong and she needs more room in the leg, it’s a pain in the ass, she’s a healthy weight and very active as well it’s just where she carries her weight.

I’m sure OP knows her DD is overweight and is trying to support her without giving her an ED. I was slightly overweight as a child my mothers “help” tuned me into an obese teenager.

@BubbysMummy nobody has said anything that would require you to have a thick skin.

Good idea from @TobaccoFlower they also have the skirts with elastics. When I was a child OP my mum would buy the material and my Aunt would make my skirts. Shirts were always C&A! It was a lot of hassle so I do really feel for you! I hated having a different uniform to everyone else!

Could you go to a dedicated school uniform supplier? They tend to have a bigger range of sizes. Eg. For skirts you can choose the waist size and the length and they have a bigger range of sizes

I cannot realistically set a deadline for weight loss by Secondary.

Why on earth not?

Have reported this. Awful dangerous advice.

Sorry OP but there has to be some mis-truths here.

If your daughter is an adult height and adult measurements then finding uniform should be no issue.

After all every 16 year old girl in the country manages with school uniform. And the sixth formers at DDs school all have white blouses etc. As did I until 18 when I was a size 12 and a D cup.

Have you bought her an age 15 school skirt/shirt? What is it about them that don't fit?

My DDs school skirts (for secondary) we buy in " not in ages. Same for the jumpers and blazers.

They start at 20" waist / 26" chest and go up to 38"/44".

There simply must be uniform to fit!

Christ, an eating disorder waiting to happen.

The shirts are small sizes. Many girls develop later.
She may well not grow a lot bigger just get taller.

I would just feed her homemade soup for the next few months, she'll be a healthy weight soon enough. That's what my mother did for me when I went through a chubby teenage phase. Every time I got hungry I'd go to the fridge and get a bowl of her amazing soup. The weight fell off.

Tbh I was thinking that. OP I'd get that picture removed if I were you.

Definately try Trutex shirts.

https://www.sturdykids.co.uk/generous-fit-clothing-for-girls.html

OP, I know this is hard to hear, but I'm looking at that picture and it says to me that your 10 year old dd is obese.

Please seek help for her from a paediatric dietician.

Looks like she's about 5.2. In which case she's fairly tall. She's also quite busty for her age.
If she's big busted shirts are a nightmare.
Not surprising she's wearing bigger.
She may not get bigger boobs but she might grow taller.
Get stretchy if you can. Fit much better.

This. M&S largest shirt size is 41”. David Luke for trousers and as someone else says Trutex shirts are also good.

Forgot to add, Premier workwear is slightly cheaper, and I have also used those too. Seem to be online only. Again, good range of styles, sizes etc.

Have you tried firms online, like Alexandra Workwear, OP? They stuff lasts ages and there’s plenty of tidy shirts, trousers etc in huge range of sizes and styles.
I always get my work stuff from them, can recommend them. Your daughter needs to have room in her clothes as she’s in them all day, so this may just be the answer.

Exactly.

Mine was a 14 in y5 and 6. She was also way taller than the rest of the class.
Shes 5ft 11 and a 12 now.

Try actual uniform suppliers. The shirts are usually more expensive than high street but they have a huge range of sizes and fits and can usually order something in if necessary.

My daughter was a woman's size 14 clothes at primary school .
She's now a 25 year old adult
And a size 12
She still wears her size 14 fitted winter coat from secondary school ...
My kids ..all 4 of them were the biggest and tallest in their class by year 6
By year 8/9 they were just average builds.
Some grow faster than others

It's certainly a difficult age for girls but I think you need to be a bit more realistic with yourself, one doesn't have to be morbidly obese, they can just be obese. Either way it's good that you're tackling her weight.

I always find with Next and M&S clothes for DCs that they're far too wide and mine are taller than average.

OP I have an issue getting uniform for a very tall skinny child . I tear my hair out . Historically M and S have been the best but at the moment their offering seems less diverse than it was last year . I am wondering if the stock is just not in yet .

The brand David Luke might be worth a look too

High school is tough enough without sending her in poor fitting clothes, from the looks of that picture yes your Dd is clearly overweight but doesn’t look anywhere near the dimensions you have given! You’ll have to buy clothes then get them tailored if you can’t find any, I’m surprised plus fit M&S don’t fit. There’s a girl in my Ds class who’s over weight but her parents make her look worse buy giving her the correct size school summer dress but not shortening it so it’s far too long!