Anyone else with a weirdly proportioned child?

[Gileswithachainsaw]

And how did you get around such restricted uniform requirements without having them looked swamped or in stuff they consider too tight

I am going to get to do 're measure as i just have messed up as according to my measurements she needs an age 9-10 for length an age 7-8 for the waist and 5-6 hips.

Now I just have made a mistake but then this would also explain why despite numerous trouser threads and trying of different ones we have still not found one that fits round the waist that has the right length and doesn't have "saddle bags" either side.

I was hoping she could wear a skirt but that means tights and she can't really wear tights as they make her itch.(excema)

Trousers have to be the straight leg kind and there are no links on the site to anything that comes in a slim fit option but those are usually too tight around the crotch and bum. Plus she is a swimmer/gymnast so her thighs aren't quite as slim as the rest of her

Does Anyone else have trouble with kitting their kids out

God primary is so kuch easier no one complains at skirts that are too short or shirts that don't quite stay tucked in.

So how does everyone else cope with the restrictions on children with their own restrictions?

[user789653241]

Wool is def no no for my ds with severe eczema. Too itchy.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

I'm going to have to hope the dance tights are thick enough to avoid any reaction...

I'm gonna miss my 6 pound Tesco skirts....

And I have the privilege of paying for delivery of all said over priced items too..

[Seeline]

I can't wear a wool jumper over a shirt without having a reaction.

[RandomMess]

I would get the skirt lined too!

[Frogletmamma]

I possess a spidermonkey. We buy blouses that fit on chest but are too short for her arms and trousers that fit on waist but end 1 inch too short. Trying to get her to wear skirts.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

spider monkey...

We always have to size down on shirts too. I have a horrible feeling that if I buy the no idea in the hope it won't swamp her it's going to be too short to tuck in...

[RandomMess]

Even my "chunky" child needs slim fit - I honestly think it's all cut much larger these days. Like blazers one size fits all, even in Y8 the one to fit her arms was 3 chest sizes too big, still too wide at the end of Y11 and far too short in arm length!

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Maybe they all think if we ignore the human body when we make the clothes we can pretend that no one has one underneath

Heaven forbid we can make out the outline of one under the tents..

[TheMagnoliaTree]

I'm sure M&S do long length trousers as my skinny ds2 has needed them in the past. He grew taller but not wider so these were fantastic.

I know the boys ones they wear now have a specially designed larger hem that can be taken down and is pre-hemmed for you. Worth a look to see if the girl's ones also offer this.

[MissWimpyDimple]

Have you tried the bamboo black tights? DD is rather sweaty of foot (she'd kill me for saying that!) and I got her the natural fibre tights and they seem to work well.

[Iceweasel]

Are boys' trousers any better for the waist and hip measurements? I second John Lewis for longer length and smaller fit on the waist.

[Yura]

My son goes to a school with a very specific uniform, but has eczema. Polyester anything that has skin contact is a no-go, so normal school uniform was out. The uniform supplier was super helpful, we now have sleeveless jumpers, they embroidered other stuff very cheaply for us (£2 per item) etc. Try yours, the pay might be helpful (play up the medical need - eczema)

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Webwentnon a bit of a try on today so i could guage some sizing.

The m&s trousers were a definate no as suspected. Awful awful cut and material distribution.

We tried some in the uniform shop which I think could be ok . They aren't the ones on the approved list however they must he ok.given they are from.andesignated uniform shop. Fit was ok except the size wasn't great but if I can add some belt loops or or get some added we might just be ok.

If I get any complaints I will be telling them.plain and simple they do not come in a smaller size so..

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Although i do have concerns that these will be considered a bit tight at the back...