SCHOOL may only just be out for summer but it’s already time to think about uniform for the next school year.
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Your local supermarket is the best place to get all your essentials.
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Abby McHale searched the aisles with Bella Brown (7 years old) and Candy Liverpool (7 years old), and Amy Willis (Horsham, West Sussex) with Parker Miles (7 year).
TU AT SAINSBURY’S – BEST FOR KEEPING COLOUR
THIS year, Tu has focused on making sure its uniform doesn’t fade in the wash.
With new technologies to keep clothing brighter for longer, it also offers a 150-day guarantee so if you’re not happy with the quality you can return items for a refund or exchange.
Amy says: “These shorts got a bit of muck on them while Parker was wearing them and they wiped clean really easily, which was a bonus.”
Candy says: “The quality of these felt really good, especially for the price, I can’t wait to give them a proper wash.”
F&F AT TESCO – BEST FOR BEING GREEN
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THE polyester in Tesco’s school uniform is made from recycled materials. If you aren’t satisfied with the uniform, you can exchange it within 100 days.
Amy says: “I like the reinforced knees on these trousers – they’re really important if you’ve got children who like to slide around on the floor.”
Candy says: “The fact that the dress is made from 50 per cent recycled material makes it appealing to me. And the shirts are also easy-iron, which is really handy when you don’t have much time on your hands.”
M&S – BEST FOR INNOVATION
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M&S is constantly looking for ways to improve its uniforms. This range features crease-resistant fabrics as well as non-iron shirt styles and adjustable waistbands.
Plus it has frozen prices this year with a pack of three polo shirts starting from £7.
Amy says: “I love how M&S uniforms adjust. This means Parker will probably get an extra six months in these trousers so I don’t have to keep on buying new ones every time he grows.”
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Candy says: “The adjustable tabs on the skirt work for Bella as she’s quite slender and skirts can often fall straight down on her. This way the skirt holds her in more.”
NUTMEG AT MORRISONS – BEST FOR DETAIL
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MORRISONS’ school uniforms are all about the detail. With scallop edges on polo shirts, matching hair scrunchies and hearts and bows galore, it’s great for uniforms with an extra something. Amy says: “This T-shirt feels really soft and for £1.65 you can’t go wrong.”
Candy says: “I love the detailing on this dress. The heart zip and bow pocket give it that finishing touch.”
GEORGE AT ASDA – BEST FOR SHOES
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ASDA stocks a large selection of uniforms in-store and can also order uniforms online.
Plimsolls start from £2.50 and school shoes from £5.
Amy says: “Parker loved his shoes and said they were the comfiest ones he’d ever worn. The shorts were also a really good fit for him.”
Candy says: “Bella often struggles with shoes rubbing and these have a cushion around the ankle which is great for stopping this. She loved the design.”
…OR GO FOR SECOND HAND
ON average it costs £101 to kit out each child for secondary school, says the Schoolwear Association.
There are many places where you can bag what you need at a fraction of the cost.
DOTTE:This website allows you sell and buy children’swear. ‘Back to School’You can also find uniforms in this section. They have also partnered with M&S, so if you sell any M&S item on their marketplace you get a £5 voucher to spend directly on kidswear.
OLDSCHOOLUNIFORM.CO.UK:This site allows you to filter uniforms by school so you can even find branded uniform items. As well as selling on here you can also buy school trousers from as little as £3.
GROWN OUT of IT:This site lists over 25,000 schools. You are able to buy and sell branded or non-branded uniforms. Items like cycling shorts start at 50p. There are many bargains.
SECOND HAND IN SCHOOLMany schools offer second-hand uniforms for sale. Ask your school about what is available.
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