New School Uniform Items at Lands' End for Back to School in 2016-17

This year, it was Lands End that was first in my mailbox, the School Outfitters catalog arrived in early June when my daughter, and many other kids here in Virginia, had 2 more weeks of school. Now that we've finally fished the school year and our first week of the summer camp schedule, I sat down to study the catalog for the 2016 Back to School season.

Here is a list of the new items featured in this year's school uniform catalog:

No Gape Stretch Perfect Shirt

Girls in middle school and high school that must wear a button-up blouse will appreciate the thought and engineering that went into this new shirt.  Lands End is introducing the patented No Gape TM button technology in a girls shirt with a straight dressy collar made from 97% cotton and 3% spandex stain resistant fabric in a feminine fit. The picture shows a hidden button placed between 2 buttons at the bust offering complete coverage.  It is offered in a shirt sleeve, a 3/4 sleeve and a long sleeve style in either white or light blue. It girls version retails for $32-$38 and the women's between $38-$48.

Stay Tucked Perfect Chinos

If I had a son, I would definitely get him a pair of these pants.  In my Best Bets series, I have a list of features to look for when shopping for pants for school.  These are 100% cotton and treated to resist stains and wrinkles.  They also have the Iron Knees (r) interior patch for durability and the inside adjustable waist to grow with him. The new feature is a waistband gripper to help keep his shirt tucked in.  Smart!  They retail for $35 for little boys and boys and $45 in men's sizes.

Tailored Fit Plain Front Chinos

All the great features in Lands End chinos, but these are cut "slimmer through the body but not tight."  These are a great choice for slim boys. They are available in navy and khaki and retail for $30 - $40.

Performance Poly Polo

Uniform kids in warmer climates may want to try the new performance poly polo made from 100% polyester with moisture-wicking and antimicrobial finish. They would also work as a nice alternative   on PE day. It is available in 7 basic uniform colors and it retails for $25 - $32.

Digital ClassMate Backpack

New this year in Lands End Backpack lineup is an update to the classic ClassMate backpack.  They added a padded laptop sleeve. It is available the medium and large size in great patterns and colors.  It retails for $44 - $54.

Roll Top Lunch Bag

If you are in the market for a new lunch bag, check out the new roll top bag. Like other Lands End lunch bags, this soft-side bag is designed to keep food cool for up to 5 hours then roll up small to be stored in the backpack after lunch. It retails for $15.50 and is available in several fun colors.  I have a feeling that this particular style will be especially popular in Steeler Nation.

3M Scotchlite Reflective Performance Apparel

Lands End partnered with 3M to encorporate the Scotchlite Reflective material into the piping and trim on the items in the active performance collection. This is a nice safety feature that is great for kids that may be staying after school for sports activities.  It makes even more sense after we change the clocks back in the fall and it begins to get dark earlier.

Interlock Moc Turtleneck

The unisex moc turtleneck is great under sweaters or jumpers in the colder months of the year.  This one is made from interlock cotton fabric like the uniform polo shirts.  It is available in white and navy and is priced between $18-$24.

Best Bets in Girls Peter Pan Blouses for School

Regular retail prices for the basic girls blouses range from $7 to $20. While watching the Back to School ads, the target price for a button up, short sleeve peter pan style girls blouse is for under $10. The Peter Pan style button up is by far the most widely available, however, there are a number of dress code compliant options that girls have to choose something a little different.

Regular Retail Price

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C8	Crazy 8’s	FT	French Toast	LE	Lands’ End
CP	Children’s Place	Gap	Gap	ON	Old Navy
CWO	Children’s Wear Outlet	Gym	Gymboree	T	Target
CK	Cookies Kids	JCP	JCPenney	WM	Walmart

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Updated: This post was reviewed and updated in June 2014 to update links and ensure pricing is still accurate for the 2014 Back to School Season.

Best Bets on a Budget

If you're looking for a short sleeve blouse to wear under a jumper, these budget friendly options will likely work fine.  If you're looking for a blouse to wear alone, be alert to the thickness as some of the blouses may be too thin to work on their own.

CookiesKids Eddie Bauer Peter Pan Collar Short Sleeved Blouse  $6.99
60% Cotton, 40% Polyester. Machine Wash Cold.
Made in Bangladesh.

French Toast Short Sleeve Peter Pan Blouse $9.98 ($6.99 via CookiesKids)
Blue, Pink, White or Yellow. Wrinkle Resistant.
Cotton/polyester. Imported. Machine Wash.

Walmart George - Girls' Short-Sleeve Poplin Blouse $9.97
Cotton Blend. Imported.

Best Bets for a Plus Sized Fit

French Toast Short Sleeve Peter Pan Blouse (Feminine Fit - Plus Size) $11.98

French Toast
 Ruched Seam S/S Shirt

Best Bets to Stand Out from the Classmates

CookiesKids French Toast Ruched Seam S/S Shirt $7.99
98% Cotton, 2% Spandex. Machine Wash Cold. Made in Bangladesh.

French Toast Short Sleeve Gather Front Blouse $11.98
Blue or White. Cotton Blend. Imported. Machine wash.

Lands' End Girls' Short Sleeve Ruffle Placket Oxford Shirt $25
Blue or White. Wrinkle Resistant. Machine Wash. Imported.

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