Selling off school uniform

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tiredmum7 · 17/01/2011 22:01

Wasn't sure where this should go but I have had a notice on Gumtree for a few weeks selling DDs old school uniform (off to uni now) which was a private school (blazer, past the knee pleated skirt etc.). I just had my first request for it by someone claiming to want it as fancy dress for a hen night coming up. This made me a little uncomfortable in more ways than one as firstly I was hoping someone would buy it for another girl at DDs old school. Secondly the thought of someone wearing a genuine schoolgirl uniform to a hen night is at best a little odd, if not pervy to me. Costume uniforms are usually obviously different to the real thing. Is it unreasonable to refuse this?

Perhaps I should just hand the uniform into the school to be sure it goes into the correct hands. Or should I just not care and take the money?

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IDontThinkSoDoYOU · 17/01/2011 22:09

If it feels uncomfortable then don't do it! Does the school not have a system where parents can sell on the uniform rather than donate? It's not cheap I'll bet.

igetmorelovefromthecat · 17/01/2011 22:13

Crikey it's not that out there is it, wearing a school uniform to a hen do!

I'd take the money if it's the only offer on the table.

mutznutz · 17/01/2011 22:17

I don't think it's that odd to wear it to a hen do.

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tiredmum7 · 17/01/2011 22:54

Thanks. Maybe I am worrying unnecessarily. Just the fact it is a private school uniform and clearly recognised as such, not a typical short skirt and untidy blouse/tie one. I already know school uniforms are worn to hen dos.

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FabbyChic · 17/01/2011 23:07

List it on eBay so if someone is looking for it they will find it.

KnowNothing · 17/01/2011 23:24

Urgh I detest the dressing up as a child
to be attractive to a man thing.

I wouldn't sell it for a hen do. I'm sure you'll have more
luck selling it in the summer (ie before new starters in Sep).

Changeisagoodthing · 17/01/2011 23:27

Save it for when she wants it for fancy dress at uni or for a hen do- or if she becomes a teacher for own clothes day when staff wear assorted uniforms.

Sanesometimes1 · 17/01/2011 23:34

Think I would feel uncomfortable with this as well - if your not desperate for the money then don't sell it now - go with knownothing;s suggestion and keep it till the start of new school term

cat64 · 17/01/2011 23:38

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Punkatheart · 17/01/2011 23:40

I don't think the school would like it, to be honest.

I would sell it at the school.

mamatomany · 17/01/2011 23:46

Doesn't the school have a second hand shop ?

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