DS is going to a new school for his A levels.
We accepted his place last year and had been waiting for what seemed like ages to receive more information.
I knew it wasn't going to be cheap buying all the 'uniform', sports kit etc and didn't want to leave it all until the last minute due to costs (wanting to spread it out a bit) and also, don't want to spend the last week in August sewing in sodding name tags.
Anyway, a few months ago made some enquiries with the school about the sixth formers uniform. There was nothing in the initial paperwork we'd been given nor on their website. I was advised that the sixth formers wear suits, shirts and ties, not a 'normal' school uniform.
Fine. I started planning ahead and over the past few months DS and I have been buying nice shirts and ties etc. He spent some of his money on a few 'designer' shirts in various shades of blue and expensive ties as he has finally developed an interest in looking (and smelling) nice.
I also really pushed the boat out and had a beautiful suit tailor made for him. We were abroad at the time and to be honest, it was cheaper than some of the shop bought ones but still expensive. Beautiful grey wool & cashmere with a blue pinstripe.
Anyway, yesterday received all the joining information through the post. I felt like lying on the floor and crying when I saw that the suit must be black, blue or grey with no pattern, the shirts must be white and the tie is in fact the school tie. Haven't told DS yet, he will be gutted. I now have to go out and buy another new suit, shirts, ties etc