I'm working with Lands' End as a Brand Ambassador during the 2014 Back to School season. They gifted me school uniforms for me to evaluate so I could share my opinion of the items with you. All opinions are my own.
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Today we'll take a look at two classic wardrobe staples: the Girls' Perfect Fit Pants from the Iron Knee collection and the Girls' Feminine Fit Interlock Polo Shirt from Lands' End.
I love the updated fit of the
School Uniform Girls' Perfect Fit Plain Front Blend Chino Pants. They aren't a skinny pant, but the cut of the leg is just a bit narrower than a straight cut style. I think this will be a popular choice for fashion forward young ladies that wear uniforms to school. My daughter is used to wearing boot cut pants because she really doesn't like the feel of skinny jeans or pants. After putting them on, she pulled at the pant leg once noticing the difference in the style, but not being able to vocalize the difference at how they fit her closer in the leg. I then paid close attention to see if she continued to tug at them, but she quickly got used to them not giving it another thought.
As a Mom, I also love the features and quality of these pants. Because she is just growing into a new size, we had to take advantage of the adjustable waist and make it smaller. This is her first pair of reinforced knee pants. Back in preschool,
she quickly blew out the knees on all her jeans and I had to resort to using iron on patches. So, I know she's going to put these Iron Knee Pants to the test this year. But the best part is the hem.
Lands' End does the hemming for you! Yeah, it seems so old school for a retailer to hem your pants, but it makes so much sense. I've never understood why women's pants are made all the same length while men's are sized both by waist and inseam. With these quickly growing kids, it seems the standard pant sizes are either too long or too short. With a custom inseam sized just to fit, it makes things simple. Because beyond a simple button repair, I'm no good at sewing and I don't even have a sewing machine or have access to one. This is so awesome for me because most standard pants in my daughter's new size are a good four or five or more inches too long for her.
When you place your online order, you enter your child's inseam. Now here's what's really important to know, there is no need to size up. They make the adjustment for us to allow some wiggle room for the fabric to shrink under recommended laundering instructions and to allow some growing room. I measured my daughter's inseam at 20 inches and, as advised, entered her actual measurements when ordering. The pants that arrived measure almost 22 inches. And as promised they will give her room to grow, but they don't look noticeably long and are totally wearable at this length.
Features
- Improved fit for comfort and flexibility
- Little Girl & Big Girl sizes: New! reinforce patched Iron Knees for longer lasting wear
- Wrinkle-resistant 60% cotton/40% polyester blend
- Front & rear pockets
- Little Girl & Big Girl sizes: adjustable inner waistband to fine-tune her fit
- Little Girl sizes: easy-on elastic back & snap button close
- Big Girl sizes: no-gap contoured waistband & FREE hemming available!
- Women’s sizes: Contoured waistband prevents gaping at back
These pants are available in classic navy, khaki and black. They are available in sizes to fit everyone: Toddler 2T - 4T, Little Girls 4-7 (regular and slim), Big Girls 7 - 16 (regular, slim and plus), Junior and Adult (regular and tall). The regular retail price is $40.00.
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The pants pair well with the
School Uniform Girls' Short Sleeve Feminine Fit Interlock Polo Shirt. Personally, I prefer the feel of the interlock polos to mesh polos. And this polo is SO super soft, made from 100% cotton. It is by far the nicest kids' polo I've seen. If your child is fussy about the texture or feel of fabrics, you should definitely check this one out.
I always advocate that you look for brands and items with the word "resistant" in its product claims. This polo is said to resist stains, resists shrinkage and resists piling. No boxy fit either; the fit is distinctly all girl and shaped to be flattering to a young girls figure. It is machine washable for easy care. The other feature worth noting for uniform kids is that this polo hits the top of the hip, allowing the right amount of fabric to properly tuck in your uniform polo.
Features
- She-shaped, plush 100% cotton
- Enhanced fabric keeps colors true
- Resists stains and shrinkage
- Top-of-hip length with side vents
- Shaped: Not too slim or too loose
- Sized to allow for shrinkage, please wash before wear
This polo is offered in a dozen different colors, so you're sure to find your school's colors. It comes in sizes for Little Girls 4-7, Big Girls 7 - 16, Junior and Adult (regular and tall). The regular retail price is $18.00. And when required or desired, you can get your school logo added to this polo.
I really love both of these school uniform items. These are high quality wardrobe staples that will last through the school year.
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contains a bit of shaping so it's not boxy, and it has the more feminine peter pan style collar. This blouses can work alone or under a jumper. Layer a sweater over top to get the most use from a short sleeve blouse year round. Add a coordinating crisscross tie, even if it is not required as part of the uniform dress code. It adds a finished look. 
