Why do some schools have tie and blazer uniforms?

Georgiegirl256

Caroline_a wrote: »

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_fetishism ??

I can understand that totally....I love Firemen and Army uniforms! But school uniforms, that's just wrong....

AylesburyDuck

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

I can understand that totally....I love Firemen and Army uniforms! But school uniforms, that's just wrong....

Agreed, i think people get put away for that one.;)

onlyroz

My kids' school insists that all children attend dressed as a Marvel superhero. It's a pain getting hold of a decent quality Captain America shield, I can tell you, and my son refuses point-blank to go dressed as Thor.

peachyprice

onlyroz wrote: »

My kids' school insists that all children attend dressed as a Marvel superhero. It's a pain getting hold of a decent quality Captain America shield, I can tell you, and my son refuses point-blank to go dressed as Thor.

At least you know you can buy the Captain America and Thor footwear in Shoe Zone though, I don't know how we would cope without that place, it's just the best.

theoretica

Remember to take into account how long the uniform will last. I wore the same blazer (2nd or 3rd hand) for all three years I needed one as a kid. I can't imagine most jumpers lasting that long (the years I needed it didn't coincide with a growth spurt!).

Spendless

onlyroz wrote: »

My kids' school insists that all children attend dressed as a Marvel superhero. It's a pain getting hold of a decent quality Captain America shield, I can tell you, and my son refuses point-blank to go dressed as Thor.

My DD told me this story yesterday http://southendnewsnetwork.com/news/outrage-at-southend-school-after-girl-is-sent-home-for-looking-too-pretty-in-uniform/

DD says she would like to ban a girl at her school for the same reason, sending a letter saying

'We know Connie is very good at her lessons and has met Princesses but we are sending her home because everyone she stands next to looks really ugly in comparison. Connie can return when she doesn't look as attractive'

Pollycat

Spendless wrote: »

My DD told me this story yesterday http://southendnewsnetwork.com/news/outrage-at-southend-school-after-girl-is-sent-home-for-looking-too-pretty-in-uniform/

Surely this is a wind-up?

‘He accepted that she wasn’t wearing any make up, but at the same time he felt that her choice of glasses was needlessly provocativefor an environment of learning.’

:eek:

onomatopoeia99

Spendless wrote: »

My DD told me this story yesterday http://southendnewsnetwork.com/news/outrage-at-southend-school-after-girl-is-sent-home-for-looking-too-pretty-in-uniform/

For those not already aware, SNN is a spoof site.

System

onlyroz wrote: »

My kids' school insists that all children attend dressed as a Marvel superhero. It's a pain getting hold of a decent quality Captain America shield, I can tell you, and my son refuses point-blank to go dressed as Thor.

Thor is so overrated...

Reggie_Rebel

Depending on where you live a uniform policy is enforced to prepare the pupils for either

a - a working life in the professions
b - to look smart and avpoid porridge in front of the magistrates.