Best Bets in School Uniform Accessories

When it comes to accessories for complement school uniforms, I found that it is hard to find the right colors at local stores.  I was happy to find that French Toast and Cookies Kids carry a great selection of appropriate accessories in colors and styles that complement school uniform dress code.

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Updated: This post was reviewed and updated in July 2017 to update links and ensure pricing is still accurate for the 2017 Back to School Season.

Belts

French Toast Reversible Dress Belt - $9.98

Black/Brown or Black/Navy. 20"-34" length.
Man Made Materials. Imported.

Boys Neck Ties

CookiesKids Branded Tie

French Toast Solid Adjustable Boys Tie - $5.98
Colors: Black, Burgundy, Green, Heather Gray, Khaki, Navy Red.
Boys Sizes 4-20.
Adjustable with Velcro closure. Polyester. Imported. Machine wash.
Also available in Plaid (all sizes) and Full Make Ties (solids and plaids) in sizes 14-20.

CookiesKids Branded Tie - $6.99
Colors: Green, Red, Burgundy, Navy, and Black.
Boys sizes: 12" - 18". Clip-on style.

Girls Cross Ties

French Toast Adjustable Solid Color Cross Tie - $6.98
Colors: Black, Burgundy, Green, Heather Gray, Khaki, Navy Red.
Also available in Plaids. 100% Polyester. Imported. Machine wash.


Cookie's Brand Crisscross Neck Tie - $4.99
Adjustable in back, snap in front.
Solid colors and many plaids available.


Cookie's Brand Tab Tie - $5.99
Colors: Red, Navy and Red/White/Navy.

Girls Tights

French Toast Cable Knit 3 pack Tights - $10.98 Colors: Black, Navy and White. Sizes 1 - 18.
85% Acrylic, 10% Spandex, 5% Nylon. Hand wash separately. Imported.


Cookie’s Brand Cable Knit Tights - $3.99
Colors: Black, Hunter Green, White, Off-White, Burgundy, and Navy.
Sizes 1 – 18. 75% Polyester, 15% Nylon, 10% Spandex.
Hand Wash. Made in China.

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A Year in Reviews-Kindergartner's School Uniform clothing items

School's out!

It seems like just yesterday we were attending Preschool graduation. Tomorrow is the last day of school for our daughter, and I can't believe how fast this school year has gone. During her first year at elementary school, she has made new friends and learned many new things, probably most importantly reading and writing simple sentences and basic addition and subtraction.  Socially, she made new friends and learned how to hold her own on the playground with the big kids at after school care.

Since she started Kindergarten at a school with an established uniform dress code, she doesn't know any different when it comes to school clothes. I've become a fan of the uniform dress code because it makes getting dressed for school each day very simple.  After I learned which stores carry uniform collections, shopping for her clothes is simple.  I've become a fan of several brands that have held up well for her this past school year.  Some items didn't work so well, and we'll skip over those during next year's shopping.  I've learned when things go on sale and learned to spot a bargain on the quality items.  

As we wrap up the school year, I thought I'd look back at the items from my daughter's Kindergarten wardrobe that I've reviewed this school year. Last fall, I set out to buy a week's worth of school clothes and hoped to pick items that would last the full year.  Each of these represent lessons learned- some good and some bad.

• Izod School Uniform Bermuda Shorts
• Cherokee School Uniform Pants
• Izod Flat Front Skirt
• Cherokee School Uniform Scooter
• Izod Short-Sleeve Woven Shirt
• George brand long-sleeve polos
• H&M's Organic Cotton T-shirts
• Lands End Girls Uniform Pleated Twill Skort
• Cardigan sweaters (Land's End, Cherokee and French Toast)
• Lands' End Knit Ruffle Front Dress
• Children's Place Active Skort and Fold-over Active Pants
• Myself Belt's Navy Canvas belt
• Lands End Kiki 3 Strap Skimmer shoes
• Saucony Radar LT LTT Sneakers
• Stride Rite Carla shoes 
• Cherokee uniform shoes (Falda Ballet)

(photo used with permission from Microsoft)

Myself Belts School Fundraiser Program

If your school is looking for a fundraiser idea, you might want to check out Myself Belts. Myself Belts TM, the belt kids can fasten themselves, is a product and company owned by two Moms. Their product is simple enough for kids to use themselves during potty training, but functional and stylish enough to use as they grow older too. Earlier this Spring, I met Talia Bahr Goldfarb on Twitter. She sent us a complementary belt for my daughter to try. Here you can read our review of the Myself Belt for School Uniforms.

The company also offers a fundraising program that offers a generous 20% donation back to the school. They will assist the organizer with flyers and order forms. The order is shipped free in bulk to the organizer or school for local distribution. They even offer to set up the school logo which can be embroidered on the belts.

If you're looking for a more passive fundraiser, you can provide a copy of the school logo to Myself Belts. They will digitize the logo for a small fee. You can then spread the word in your regular PTA newsletters or email blasts. Parents can then order themselves online. When they add the school's logo, the school gets a 20% of the proceeds. Couldn't be simpler.

If you're ready to get started, contact MyselfBelts at sales@myselfbelts.com. Please tell her the Uniform Mom sent you.

(photo used with permission from Myself Belts)

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Myself Belts, a great addition to the School Uniform Wardrobe

A sample product was gifted from MyselfBelts for this post. Opinions expressed here are my own.

I recently posted the question, "Should belts be required for Kindee Kids?" They are required as part of the uniform dress code at my daughter's school, but I have found that they haven't enforced it, at least with her classmates of Kindergartners. Because traditional belts can be a challenge for the younger kids, I was curious if other schools include belts as part of the required dress code and if so, at what age they begin enforcement.

Then I connected with Myself Belts on Twitter and learned about their product. It's a company founded by two sisters Talia Bahr Goldfarb and Danielle Bahr Eason, after Talia's son had a problem with his pants staying up during potty training. Together they invented Myself Belts TM, the belt kids can fasten themselves. As I read about the company, I couldn't help being impressed with how they have made a successful business and product with such a simple idea. Other Moms have given it rave reviews online, and the product has won several awards.

The belts come in a variety of fun colors and patterns. Most are fabric, and a few are leather. The school uniform belts are offered in the following colors and styles: Solid Navy Canvas, Solid Brown Canvas, Khaki Corduroy Distressed Brown Leather, Brown Leather, and Black Leather. They retail for between 16.95 and 18.95.

Belts for School for Kindergarten and Elementary aged Kids

I'm aware of the controversy that requiring a belt as part of school dress code can stir in different communities. Some say that it simply completes an outfit. Others argue that it is a way to fight the fashion trend known as sagging, to get kids to wear their pants with the waistline above the hips. Debating the merits of such "droopy drawers" laws or the motivations of them is not why I bring it up today. Instead, I bring it up to open the conversation around compliance and enforcement in school uniform policies, especially for the youngest students.