Cheap School Uniform Discussion

powie69 · 19 June 2009 at 8:43PM

On the subject of school uniform I have found M & S to be one of the best, due to washing well, and being of general high quality. I wish the same could be said of George shoes from Asda:eek:. I had pair of boys shoes from there 6 weeks ago, and in that time the stiching has come loose, the soles have started to seperate and look as though they were a year old instead! Asda are good for some some things, but not boys schools shoes. Beware.

full-time-mum · 22 June 2009 at 1:43PM

janetannhd wrote: »

to sindy and full time mum ........ try your local matalan they do single and multi pack shirts, and sell green school dresses, and yellow,and red, and blue,and pink infact they do most colours.....you can even buy online.

Thanks but Matalan children/school range don't go large enough.

angelbrandy · 22 June 2009 at 2:13PM

I love next school unform washes well and still looks great. However, I won't be buying from there this year. I usually get 15% off deal from them but have not been selected to receive it this year. I asked if they plan any offers on uniform this year and was told that they was no plan to have any offers on uniform. I politely informed them that this year I will buy else where for school uniform! I have had a couple of things from M&S in the past and I found their cheaper ranger of boys trousers to be rubbish. Hold them up to the light and you can see through them! However I have also had a pair of their more expensive ones and they have been great. Their jumpers were fine too. I want a uniform that will last, can anyone reccomend any others or is M&S my best option?

bettyanne6 · 24 June 2009 at 2:05PM

Regarding Asda uniform deal-I just bought 2 packs of boys white polo shirts when on the 2 packs for £3 deal-brill I thought as my 3 boys age 6,7 and 9 are still wearing ones I bought last September! as such good quality-bit dissappointed to find that they are a lot lighterweight this time!!!! Still excellent value at 75p a t-shirt!!!! plus I get 10% off as I work at Asda!!!!!

pinkcandyflossprincess · 22 July 2009 at 3:07PM

hi i got a leaflet through from matalan today which has a uniform for £4
choose one sweatshirt for £1
one polo or shirt £1
one skirt or trousers £2
this is ages 4 to 7 though
age 8 to 11 is stated from £6

hope this helps someone
did notice they have some very cute tulip style pinafore dresses for £5 age 3 to 9 (not in deal though:rolleyes:)

pinkcandyflossprincess · 22 July 2009 at 3:13PM

tattoed_bum wrote: »

hi zed42 , you will find with any type of uniform at the first couple of years at school they will be destroyed with paint and glue before they wear out or even grow out ,

my son can wear joggers to school but they have to be either grey or burgandy does anyone know of anywhere that have these colours ?

he is only 5 bless but he needs an 8-9 cause he is really tall for his age the specialist recon he is going to be at least 6ft 4 in fully grown ( im only a titchy 5ft 8 lol)

adams do a pale grey jogger bottom if any good

anon_uk · 25 August 2009 at 10:12AM

M&S are not doing the 3 for 2 on uniforms at the moment. However they are currently doing 50% off blazers.

horseykitty · 26 August 2009 at 6:16PM

I got the basics - trousers and shirts when they were on offer at Asda and have been putting off getting the most expensive item - blazer - until the last possible moment. My kids' school have been sneaky and instead of having a badge which could be sewn onto any black blazer, allowing you to buy from M&S etc.. These are no longer available and you have to buy blazers from designated shops as the badge is already embroidered onto the front pocket - bl**dy cheeky if you ask me.
However, I been into town today and have found a school blazer in near enough perfect condition for the princely sum of £2! So I'm very happy as I have made a massive saving.

craigmartinuk · 26 August 2009 at 9:31PM

QD Stores (Quality Discount) located mainly in the South East/ East Anglian area, are doing great uniforms. They've got school jumpers for 99p, trousers for £1.99 and 3 t-shirts for £1.50. They have a store locator on their website qdstores.co.uk find your nearest.