Showing posts with label School Uniforms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School Uniforms. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Cherokee Girls Pleated Scooter, a Review

One of our favorite scooters is this Girls Pleated Scooter by Cherokee.  I was reviewing old posts over the holiday break and I couldn't believe I hadn't written about it yet.  I think we got ours from the uniform exchange program second-hand several years ago.  But it is such a classic that you can still find it at Target online.

The reasons we love it-


  • The box pleats are classic without being too traditional.  


  • It is a scooter with shorts built in for modesty.  It has a side zipper closure. They can be a bit tricky for the youngest students, but my daughter doesn't mind it.


  • The fabric has held up very well over time. it comes in both navy or khaki.  As I mentioned above, I think we got this scooter second hand and my daughter has been wearing it for 3 years.  It still looks great.  The material is listed as a 60/40 cotton poly twill blend with a peached fabric treatment.  The label says to machine wash in cold water and tumble dry on low heat.  I throw this skirt in a load with all of our workout wear then hang it on a hanger to dry. No ironing needed. 


  • Did I mention the adjustable waist? This is why my daughter has been able to wear it for so long. While she's gotten taller and stronger, she hasn't grown more than an inch or so in the waist since Kindergarten. We adjust the waist a button or two each season. 


  • This scooter has an above the knee length which is another reason it has stayed in the active wardrobe rotation for so long. Many skorts that would otherwise still fit became too short as my daughter has grown taller.  Those were taken out of rotation and passed along to the uniform exchange program. Because this one was designed to hit above the knee, it is still long enough for her to wear and pass the fingertip test.


  • The classic styling, the longer length, and the quality fabric make this scooter a winner. When my daughter does finally outgrow this one, I'm sure we'll order another one.

    Thursday, April 23, 2015

    Update on Student Standard Attire- Florida CS/HB 7043

    Back in March, I told you about HB 7043, a bill making it's way through the Florida State Legislature that could make school uniforms the norm across the entire state.  The bill creates the "Students Attired for Education (SAFE) Act" which appropriates 10 million dollars from the General Appropriations for the 2015-16 school year to be allocated at up to $10 per student to Florida schools that enact a student standard attire policy in kindergarten through eighth grade. It quickly moved through the process and passed the Florida House in March with a vote of 108 to 8. 

    On April 1st, it was delivered to the Florida Senate.  It was assigned to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education for review.  And this is where it sits.

    The Florida State Legislators are in the home stretch of their legislative session. It remains to be seen if this bill will get picked up again for consideration.  Many bills die this way.  And this one may be no different.  However, it is a candidate to get added into another piece of legislation as they try to wrap up work for the session which adjourns May 1. 

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    Tuesday, July 29, 2014

    Additional Picks from the 2014 Lands' End School Uniform Collection

    Disclosure - I'm working with Lands' End as a Brand Ambassador during the 2014 Back to School season. 

    I just reviewed the 2014 Lands' End Back to School catalog.  They have many new items this year.

    New for Girls:

    • Cotton broadcloth and stretch woven blouses that are easy care, easy wear – starting at $20.
    • Ponte knit jumpers, skirts and skorts that are comfortable, resist wrinkles and retain color.
    • A stylish, school-spirited double-knit blazer for dress up, $60.
    • Improved pant fit: slimmed legs, better rises and superior fitting chinos.

    New for Boys and Girls:

    • Colorblock active polos and performance tees in the Phys-Ed Collection with smart features such as moisture wicking, UPF 50 and antimicrobial properties.
    • Year-round washable dress pants that look great, wash after wash.
    • A below-the-knee, active short for boys that take him from gym class to afterschool play.

    Below are some of my the 2014 featured school uniform items for girls and boys at schools with a standard or uniform dress code.  These items are new to the 2014 Lands' End School Uniform Collection or they have been recently updated. A few of these items will be reviewed here at Uniform Mom in the next few weeks.

    Tuesday, July 22, 2014

    My Favorite School Uniform items from Lands' End

    Disclosure - I'm working with Lands' End as a Brand Ambassador during the 2014 Back to School season. 

    Below are some of my favorite school uniform items for girls and boys at schools with a standard or uniform dress code. These are classic wardrobe items that always make a popular choice for Back to School.  A few of these items will be reviewed here at Uniform Mom in the next few weeks.

    Wednesday, April 2, 2014

    Examples of School Uniform Policies

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    As a reader of this blog, your child likely attends a school with a uniform policy or a uniform dress code. Most school's now post their policy online on the school's website or the PTA website.  Please take a minute and add a link to your school's written policy.

    In the comments below, share with us:

    1. What type of school? Public, Private, Charter, Parochial, etc.
    2. Where is the school located? City and State & Country if you are outside the US.
    3. URL Link to the school's written policy:






    (image used with permission from Microsoft)

    Thursday, March 13, 2014

    Vintage School Uniforms



    I recently submitted a post over at Vintage Shopper.  It explores the British origins and history of school uniforms, how they came to be popular in the US, and how to wear and how not to wear a retro school uniform look today. 
    • Did you know the origin of school uniforms originated in the U.K.during the reign of King Henry VIII?
    • Did you know that Bill Clinton suggested that schools adopt uniforms in his 1996 state of the union speech?
    • Did you know that a 2013 study conducted by Lands' End and the National Association of Elementary School Principals found that 49% of U.S. public schools have a school uniform policy in place or plan to implement one.
    I invite you to check out my post over at Vintage School Uniforms.

    Tuesday, December 10, 2013

    Classroom School Uniforms Unveils New Footwear and Legwear Collections for 2014

    Classroom School Uniforms, a leading national manufacturer of school uniforms, announced it is adding footwear and legwear collections to the Classroom brand. The products will be available at retail in June for the back-to-school 2014 buying season.

    The Classroom footwear collection includes five styles for boys and three styles for girls in sizes pre-school to adult. Styling for boys includes Oxfords, Slip-ons, Loafers and Trainers. Girls styling includes Mary Janes, T-straps and Saddle Shoes.


    The Classroom Footwear line provides outstanding value and style, along with the "Real World Tested" quality families expect from Classroom. Using easy care man-made uppers and non-marking thermoplastic rubber outsoles, Classroom shoes are built to go the distance of a full school year. Fit and comfort features like padded heel counters and insoles, 4-eyelet tie or hook and loop fasteners and textured, slip resistant soles make these easy to wear all day, every day.

    The Classroom legwear collection is a high quality, moderate cost program with a unique twist: All socks and tights are Rayon made from Bamboo, a processed fabric using sustainable fibers that is moisture wicking and helps prevent blisters. Available in crew and knee-highs, Classroom socks feature reinforced heels for durability, hand-linked, seamless toes for comfort, and are sold in a 3-pack with peg hanger. Classroom tights are a premium weight flat knit with an anti-roll waistband, sold as a single pack with peg hanger. All are available in 6 colors.

    For more information about Classroom's complete line of products, call our uniform hotline at 888-593-6616 or visit classroomuniforms.com.

    Source: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1623812#ixzz2n5S4R5DX

    Thursday, July 25, 2013

    Best Bets on Girls Pants for Back to School


    Updated: This post has been updated for the Back to School 2017 season. This post was originally published in 2013, but is reviewed an updated regularly to ensure the links and ensure pricing is still accurate.

    The regular retail price for basic girls school uniform pants at the major retailers range from just under $10 and up to $30 a pair. Based on my comparison reviews, you should set a target price to find girls uniform pants for under $15 each. When you are watching the Back to School ads or out shopping and you find a pair that at or below that target price range, make the purchase with confidence that you've found a good sale price.

    There are several features you should look for in girls uniform pants to get the best value for your dollar:
    • Adjustable Waist 
    • Stain Resistant 
    • Wrinkle Resistant 
    • Reinforced Knees 
    • Adjustable Hem
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    Best on a Budget

    George Girls Flat Front Pants at Walmart

    Best Bets for Slim Fit

    Best Bets for Plus Fit

    Monday, February 18, 2013

    School Uniforms at the Cookie's, the Kids Department Store - Retail Round Up Series

    Cookie's was established in 1972, now with 7 retail locations in New York City.  The are known as the World's Largest Kids Department Store and they were noted in 2007 by Crain's Magazine as the #1 School Uniform Headquarters in the United States.

    The Cookie website features a special school uniform section. It is well organized making it easy to find items by gender, size and item type. They carry a wide range of brands including a Cookie store brand, French Toast, Dickies, U.S. Polo Assn., Blueberry Knitting, and Rifle School Wear.  They carry both plaids and solid uniform items.  As the "school uniform headquarters" they have a wide selection of uniform items available including polos, pants, shorts, skirts/skorts, shirts, sweaters, vests, blazers, gym wear, jumpers, outwear, shoes, ties and accessories.

    For boys, they offer the following sizing options: Toddler Boys 2T - 4T, Boys 4 - 20 including husky sizes, and Men's.  For girls, they offer little girl 2 - 6X, girls 7 - 20 including plus and half sizes, as well as juniors and adult. Online orders ship for $5.95 everyday in the contiguous US.

    If you have a few minutes, you can check out this great video segment from the Balancing Act (Lifetime Television) with an interview with Cookie executive highlighting the benefits of school uniforms and a fashion show of uniform looks.

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