How to Choose a High-quality School Uniform?
Choosing a school uniform is a particularly important task, because the child will spend several hours a day in it: sitting at a desk, running at recess and participating in line—ups and concerts. So, it should be comfortable, durable, as well as versatile and reflecting personality, if we are not talking about a private school where they adhere to the same style.
What should I pay attention to when choosing?
When assembling a wardrobe, pay attention to the materials from which the clothes are sewn. The fabric should be at least half made of natural raw materials — cotton, linen or viscose for the warm season, and products with the addition of wool or cashmere are suitable for winter. But synthetic fibres should not be avoided either. A high percentage of synthetics really prevents the skin from breathing, in such clothes the child will sweat quickly, and irritation may appear on the skin. At the same time, the low content of synthetics in a high-quality, pleasant-to-touch thing will allow the product to keep its shape longer. In addition, such clothes are less wrinkled and easier to wash off stains. It is also easier to attach school uniform labels with the child’s name on such a fabric, which is needed so that it can be returned if it gets lost.
Indeed, school uniforms will often have to be washed, ironed and steamed. This is worth remembering when buying clothes with a lot of complex elements. And things that need to be cleaned only at the dry cleaners should be abandoned altogether — the remnants of cleaning agents can cause irritation or allergies.
The better things fit on the child’s figure and fit the size, the longer they will last and the more pleasant they will be to wear. For example, if the trousers turn out to be too long, folds will form on them, in which place the fabric will be wiped faster. Therefore, check the length of sleeves and trousers, the fit of jackets and jackets — it is important that you move your hands comfortably in them. And don’t overdo it when choosing things to grow, especially shoes. Buy them a maximum of one size larger and pay attention to models with adjustable straps and a belt, drawstring or a turn-up hem.
How to make a capsule school wardrobe
The most practical option for shopping is to consider a school uniform as a capsule wardrobe with a small number of things that fit together, suitable for all seasons and activities of the child. When choosing a colour, take into account the requests of the school — they usually prefer dark blue, brown, burgundy or green, which can be complemented with neutral pastel shades. As a rule, they are not allowed to wear things in bright colours, and it is much more difficult to combine them with each other. It is also usually indicated by the length of the skirt, the maximum permissible height of the heel, which is also worth taking into account.
Comfort without compromising on style
The main trend in school uniforms, which is only gaining momentum over the years, is comfort. Strict business wardrobe elements are increasingly being tried to make them more suitable for children’s active lifestyle. There are more options from knitwear: not only the usual turtlenecks and even shirts, but also jackets and jackets made of dense fabric, which, on the one hand, keep in shape, and on the other — do not restrict movement.
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