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My dd is starting Kindergarten in a school that requires uniforms. I was planning to buy a few pieces now and more as needed but I was told by someone that I should buy everything now because the stores will not carry uniforms later. My question is how many pieces would I need for the entire year and is 60%cotton/40%polyester better than 100% cotton?.
My dd is starting Kindergarten in a school that requires uniforms. I was planning to buy a few pieces now and more as needed but I was told by someone that I should buy everything now because the stores will not carry uniforms later. My question is how many pieces would I need for the entire year and is 60%cotton/40%polyester better than 100% cotton?.
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It really depends on the school. My kids school use a uniform store so they stock stuff all year. You should find out whether the school does a "dress down" day so you know how many days a week you need uniform clothes. Call the school-they will know whether they carry things all year or not.
Our school does not do a dress down day. I like to have one shirt/shorts for each child, for each school day so I buy each kid 5 shirts/shorts. I wait until closer to the winter to get long sleeved stuff and long pants.
You have to figure out what works for your personality and budget. I don't like to have the pressure of having to do laundry mid week so that everyone has clean school clothes so I get 5 pair of everything and do laundry over the weekend. If you can't afford to buy that much you can probably get by with 3 days worth of stuff, 2 days if there is a dress down day and do laundry once midweek.
We don't get a whole lot of cold weather so I only get each child 2 pair of long pants and 2 long sleeved shirts. During the odd spell of cold weather I just do laundry more frequently. It's usually for only a short time of year.
Lands End has uniforms all year round I believe. There are stores here that carry school uniforms year round as well. Why not give a call to the people you are getting them from and ask about it?
Lands End has uniforms all year round I believe. There are stores here that carry school uniforms year round as well. Why not give a call to the people you are getting them from and ask about it?
I just looked at Lands End website and their uniforms are expensive. Right now I have found the best deal at Target for $9-$10 bottoms and $6 tops. That is why I want buy all I'll need now. The question is do you find you have to replace pieces throught the year or does everything last?.
I guess it depends on the kid. My boys tend to go through the knees of their jeans before spring comes.
We have Osh Kosh and Carter's outlets nearby. I noticed they had khaki and navy blue pants (lots of them, presumably school uniform type), in the spring, marked WAY down. I bet you would be able to get them, but maybe not at Target.
My school required certain uniforms which were only able to be purchased at specific uniform stores. So my mom got us each 2 skirt and a sweater and a vest. We started out with 5 blouses each and by the time I graduated high school I had about 20 blouses. Half way though school we where allowed to wear certain khakis and skorts from Lands End during certain times of the year. I got one skort from the kids department.
I recommend to start, 3 shirts, and 1 skirt. If what is the kind of uniform you have.
I just looked at Lands End website and their uniforms are expensive. Right now I have found the best deal at Target for $9-$10 bottoms and $6 tops. That is why I want buy all I'll need now. The question is do you find you have to replace pieces throught the year or does everything last?.
I had to replace a couple of pairs of pants that got holes in the knee and a shirt with a spaghetti sauce stain that even bleach couldn't get out. I would probably buy 7-8 sets (enough for a week with no laundry and 2-3 extra sets for replacing items). It could be worth it to buy the extra sets now because buying online mid-year seemed to be quite a bit more expensive. However, if your dd has a growth spurt you may need to buy mid year anyway. Do you have a younger child that might be able to use these uniforms if you don't end up using the "extras"?
I just looked at Lands End website and their uniforms are expensive. Right now I have found the best deal at Target for $9-$10 bottoms and $6 tops. That is why I want buy all I'll need now. The question is do you find you have to replace pieces throught the year or does everything last?.
For the most part things last one school year. They start looking shabby towards the end of the year but most parents just let it go and let them finish the year out with the faded stuff.
If your budget is an issue you might consider hitting second hand shops too, or check with the school to see if they have gently used uniforms available. Our school used to do that and lots of parents donated their outgrown stuff. I know I've donated stuff that was practically brand new when my kids went through growth spurts. DS went up three pant sizes one year!
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