School uniform prices!!!
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I understand where you are coming from as I used to buy all off the boys uniform new when they would start a new school, but as they have started too many new schools it was costing me too much!
Secondary school is different though, and I'm sure if my son goes to Eton I will kit him out in new clothes initially as it is a big event in his life. Ironically I tend to find its the most financially able that buy the second hand uniforms - they didn't get well off for no reason, after all!
Secondary school is different though, and I'm sure if my son goes to Eton I will kit him out in new clothes initially as it is a big event in his life. Ironically I tend to find its the most financially able that buy the second hand uniforms - they didn't get well off for no reason, after all!
My son grew enormously in his first year at secondary school and needed all new uniform at the beginning of Year 8 so beware!
Although I do usually buy all new uniform when they start a new school I try to get basic items like shirts and trousers from high street stores as they are half the price (John Lewis are very good) - as these get worn every day I don't buy these second hand but items that are worn once or twice a term (best uniform blazer) I definitely buy second hand. You'll no doubt find that many of the boys have older brothers so will be wearing hand me downs anyway so I really wouldn't be too worried about buying second hand.
I didn't really find the state school uniform to be much cheaper than private school uniform, it was just that they needed so much more at the private school (ludicrous amounts of games kit and best uniform that is worn very rarely).
I've got to do the school uniform shop in a couple of weeks time so I'm just off to arrange a second mortgage!
Although I do usually buy all new uniform when they start a new school I try to get basic items like shirts and trousers from high street stores as they are half the price (John Lewis are very good) - as these get worn every day I don't buy these second hand but items that are worn once or twice a term (best uniform blazer) I definitely buy second hand. You'll no doubt find that many of the boys have older brothers so will be wearing hand me downs anyway so I really wouldn't be too worried about buying second hand.
I didn't really find the state school uniform to be much cheaper than private school uniform, it was just that they needed so much more at the private school (ludicrous amounts of games kit and best uniform that is worn very rarely).
I've got to do the school uniform shop in a couple of weeks time so I'm just off to arrange a second mortgage!
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1 Blazer, 2 Jumpers, 2 blouses, 2 skirts, 1 Gym polo-top, 1 gym sweatshirt, 1 gym tracksuit bottom, 1 pair of gym shorts= £140. (all new)
I didn't think this was too horrendous although I suppose it depends on how fast she grows! Also she is an only child and I suppose I might think differently if I had 3 to buy for.
I wish trutex would make adjustable waistband skirts though (like in Next).
I didn't think this was too horrendous although I suppose it depends on how fast she grows! Also she is an only child and I suppose I might think differently if I had 3 to buy for.
I wish trutex would make adjustable waistband skirts though (like in Next).
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This had also occured to me but the problem with this is that a lot of the uniform at my children's schools is embroidered with the school logos.teacher wrote:I used to look at the lables in the uniform and then find out where the wholsalers was and buy everything from there in their 'shop' on the premises. Saved a huge amount!
Tehmonkey - The main school wears the same uniform as Edward will wear at Marshall House - but the main school has a more EXTENSIVE kit than at Marshall. He will also change from a Marshall House tie to a Town House tie when he moves up in 2 years.
My mother in law gave us some money towards the uniform today and my mother has bought the blazer - very proud grandparents!! - so we are feeling quite relieved really.
My mother in law gave us some money towards the uniform today and my mother has bought the blazer - very proud grandparents!! - so we are feeling quite relieved really.