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How much uniform needed?

32 replies

Titsywoo · 15/07/2016 11:57

I'm going to go to the uniform supplier in the morning with DD and can't think how much to buy - skirts, shirts and jumpers I mean. In primary there have always been a large selection of stuff in her wardrobe as she grows out of and into things so I have no idea what she really needs. Is 3 of each thing ok?

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BerriesandLeaves · 18/07/2016 11:12

I started off with one blazer and two jumpers and skirts. The jumper dries really quickly, so that has been fine. I bought an extra skirt though as it dries slowly. About 4 shirts.

BerriesandLeaves · 18/07/2016 11:14

What plimsolls does everyone have? Can you post photos? GrinWink

GinandJag · 18/07/2016 17:46

Plimsolls? For senior school? No.

BerriesandLeaves · 18/07/2016 19:09

I was joking, hence the Wink There is a plimsoll fetishist/troll who frequently starts threads listing their child's uniform, including pictures of converse/vans etc.

keepcalmandthengiveup · 22/07/2016 04:14

I knew someone who bought two of everything, but the second set was one size bigger, so you benefit from having a spare, and one with some room for growth. good luck

Lilyray89 · 22/07/2016 19:22

I've got/getting
1 blazer
6 badged short sleeve shirts(sell in packs of 2)
6 long sleeve shirts
2 ties
4 skirts
3 trousers
6 pairs of tights
6 pairs of socks
1 winter coat
1 rain coat
1 pe summer top
1 pe winter top
2 pairs pe shorts
1 pair of each:drama shoes,trainers,football boots,school shoes,boots

clary · 23/07/2016 00:21

1 blazer, I skirt or pair of trousers, 1 tie, 5-6 shirts.

1 each of whatever PE kit you need.

Job done.

lilyray is that for one child? Will they really need seven different things to wear on their bottom half? y DD has had the same school skirt (just one) for the last 2 years. She' not grown much (she is 15 now) and a bigger one would just be bigger at the waist, not longer anyway. I wash it every weekend. It doesn't get dirty or manky in any way. What are some of you expecting your child to do?

That said I sometimes have to wash DS2's trousers midweek. They dry in no time tho.

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