On the eve of Knowledge Day, for many readers of the women's website “Beautiful and Successful,” the question of how to dress a child for school is very relevant. After all, every mother wants her schoolchild to look not only neat, but also stylish.
In addition, clothes for school should be comfortable and warm.
Since in our country there is no single model of school uniform, the decision about what a child will wear within the walls of an educational institution is made, as a rule, by parents and school administration.
In general, depending on the requirements for the appearance of students, all schools can be divided into several main groups.
It must be said that there are not many schools in the country that sew custom-made uniforms for students. Perhaps because many modern parents simply don’t like it when their children’s freedom is constrained by strict rules that leave no room for choice.
In most cases, moms and dads have to choose and buy clothes for their children for school.
If the school does not impose strict requirements for uniforms, but you want to dress your child beautifully and stylishly, perhaps the advice from “Beautiful and Successful” on how to choose will be useful.
Each student should have several sets of clothes.
Some tips will help parents decide how best to dress their child for school.
Clothes for school: approximate cost
Of course, each parent will choose clothes for school for their child based on their financial capabilities. Families who want to emphasize the special status of their baby will most likely look at elite suits and formal uniforms made in Italy.
But most mothers and fathers with an average level of income will purchase kits of domestic origin for their schoolchildren. An ordinary suit of three pieces of clothing (trousers, jacket and shirt) in a store will cost about 3 thousand rubles. You will have to pay the same amount for a set for a girl, consisting of a jacket, skirt and blouse.
A tracksuit will cost less - about 1,200 rubles.
Our site wishes all those who are going to choose clothes for schoolchildren successful shopping and recommends not to put off shopping for too long, so that later you don’t have to rush to choose and be upset because the most interesting and beautiful costumes have already been sold.
Copying this article is prohibited! It is very important to instill a taste and sense of beauty from childhood - everyone knows this. However, not everyone knows and understands that it all starts with the wardrobe.
When a little lady starts wearing her older brother’s plaid shirts, when a boy goes out to play in the yard wearing anything, justifying it by saying that he’ll get dirty anyway. That's when you end up with women stuck in jeans for decades and men's cut shirts, and men who don't care at all the soup has dried up on their sleeve and whether the pants are the right size. And the worst thing is that this is where their problems begin in their personal lives, and in your career. They greet you, whatever one may say, based on their clothes.
So today I would like to say... no, shout, how important it is what we dress our children in. Psychologists say that the environment shapes a person. And just wardrobe occupies in this environment not the last place.
From September to May, that is, most of the year, every morning the child gets dressed for school. Let's think about it, because school is that formal, serious environment. This is some many years of rehearsal for adulthood and the ability to dress appropriately for the occasion.
Now, of course, I would like to talk about women in tight, low-cut leopard-print dresses, which they wear early in the morning to the office, or about programmers who consider it quite normal to come to work in rubber pants and shorts... but I won’t.
I’d rather tell you about clothes for school so that they will never say about your daughter or son 20 years later, “Oh, that vulgarly dressed woman from the third floor” or “Oh, this is our sloppy employee, his shorts are funny, sure!”
So let me begin:
Rule 1. Whether your school has a strict dress code or simply requires neatness, it is important that the child was dressed well and stylishly. After all, then the attitude towards him will be appropriate, and he will make the right impression. Especially this relevant for first-graders, those who move from junior to senior school and, of course, for high school students.
Rule 2.Children's clothing (school uniform)should be comfortable and fit. Can't argue with that! The child should feel comfortable in it. There should be no embarrassment or shame about your suit or dress.
I understand that there are different situations in life, and different financial situations - but still, if possible,You shouldn’t buy blazers, cardigans, or suits for your child to grow into..
In Soviet times, everyone was bought for this growth. And what have we got now? Men, with rare exceptions, fundamentally incorrectly determine their size and buy trousers and jackets that they just hang out on them, "hanging". And women who always look in the mirror and doubt whether the new blouse is the right size for them. And I don’t want to write about the feeling of inconvenience and awkwardness that a teenager experiences when clothes don’t fit him...
Rule 3. Clothes should be predominantly from natural materials. When it comes to blouses and shirts, the best entirely made of cotton or viscose. The fabric for children's suits and school uniforms should contain natural materials at least 55%. It's better if it's of good quality fine wool.
Rule 4.Buy clothestaking into account the child's opinion. Respect his preferences, because a little person already gravitates towards a certain style. Explain from childhood why in this or that case you advise wearing different clothes.
Rule 5.Clothing, hairstyle and accessoriesmust be age appropriate. A rare exception may be themed holidays. However, there can be no exceptions for going to school.
Rule 6. For school clothes it is best to choose muted dark colors. I would recommend do not use black color. Especially for young gentlemen.
It will be too solemn (especially in combination with a white shirt), elegant. And school everyday life is a daily work option. It's better to prefer various shades of gray or blue. If you want to add a "zest", pay attention on a business check or non-contrast stripe.
These designs on fabric are appropriate and look interesting. Save bright, rich colors for after-school and holiday wardrobes.
And one more small color detail: your young charmer should already be tired of Barbie pink or piggy pink for school. And if not - try offering her ash pink. For shirts, in addition to classic white, you can use others bleached muted shades: creamy, icy blue, mint, etc.
Rule 7. Boys - trousers, girls - skirts and dresses! I would recommend it this way. Down with jeans- these are clothes more likely for relaxation, walking, but not for studying. Doesn't your school know about this? What difference does it make what others do? let your son and daughter look right.
Choose stylish, contemporary cut trousers, a shirt and a cardigan for your son, and for your daughter a perfectly fitting dress or skirt in combination with a youth-cut jacket. This will be the golden mean if it is not customary at your school to look appropriate. Maybe, this will serve as an example to others, and everything will fall into place.
Rule 8.Shouldn't be worn to schooltoo short skirts(even for very young students) and even more so complement them with fishnet tights. Can be selectedtights in color to match the skirt or dress.
Since childhood a lady should distinguish between vulgarity and elegance, know the difference between business and holiday settings. After all, for an anniversary with your beloved grandfather and for a math test, they wear completely different skirts and even more so different tights.
Pay attentionto choosing your first tieand bow ties for the boys, because this tie, and how mom and dad helped pick it out, will be remembered for a long time.
Rule 9. Give preference shoes and boots made of smooth leather, patent black shoes look out of place even on an eight-year-old girl.
Rule 10.Don't let me wearsneakers for school. Don’t make the excuse that physical education is on the schedule today. From childhood, a boy (and even more so a girl!) must understand thatsneakers belong only in the gym. Such shoes are intended only for sports.
Don't let wearing inappropriate shoes with dress pants, don’t think that now they are small, they don’t understand, but for the prom we will buy the “right” shoes. Alreadytaste is forming now, already now they absorb and understand everything.
Rule 11. Do not use for hairstyles hairpins studded with rhinestones and overly shiny. And, of course, this kind of decor is even more should not be on clothing. Save these accessories for the holidays, or at least don't wear them to school. Girls grow up - but, unfortunately, hairpins with rhinestones remain... A good option could be hairpins that match the hair, ribbons and bows, colors that match the clothes.
All in our hands. Every day of life is unique and inimitable, let's be proud of our children, their appearance and successes!
Uniform has long been no longer a mandatory attribute of an educational institution, but despite this, the school is still an official institution and requires a certain dress code. However, not everyone wants to comply with it. And if it’s much easier with younger children - kids, as a rule, trust the taste of their parents, then teenagers often rebel against established rules and wear whatever they want to school. This article will look at how boys and girls should dress for school in order to look fashionable and stylish, without violating the regulations of the educational institution.
At the age of 13, teenagers already begin to think about their attractiveness to the opposite sex and strive to emphasize their individuality with the help of clothing. However, there are outfits that have no place in school. These include:
Perhaps these wardrobe items look fashionable and beautiful, but it is better to save them for walks or informal parties with friends. And at school you should study, and business style contributes to this process in the best possible way.
A strict school uniform is not a reason for frustration. There are many ways to dress fashionably for school without violating the rules of the educational institution. For example, a shirt can be not only white, but also beige, blue, soft pink and other soft colors.
If the school charter requires a mandatory combination of white top and black bottom, you can experiment (in moderation) with the style of a blouse or shirt. In particular, contrasting color buttons, a turn-down collar, and colored cuffs will enliven a boring look.
Correctly selected accessories will also add zest. For girls, this can be various decorations in their hair; boys can choose a stylish belt or cufflinks.
Despite teenagers’ persistent rejection of school uniforms, they have certain advantages: they smooth out social inequality and competition “for the quality” of clothing. In addition, you don’t have to think about what to wear every day. How should a teenager dress for school if there are no specific rules, but he needs to look presentable and formal?
There is an opinion that girls mature earlier than boys. It’s hard to say whether this is true, but at the age of 12 young ladies already pay attention to their appearance and show a desire to stand out from the crowd. This is probably why it is much more difficult for them to decide on the choice of clothes for school everyday life, especially if the educational institution does not provide a strict uniform.
The following wardrobe items will help a girl be fashionable at school:
A win-win option for a school look would be a sheath dress that is knee-length or a palm higher. At the same time, it is not at all necessary that it be dark in color; it is quite acceptable to wear an outfit in delicate pastel colors, as well as a dress with polka dots or stripes.
Another stylish solution for going to school is a sundress. It can be worn either as an independent outfit or combined with a blouse, sweater or turtleneck.
This is generally a universal thing with which you can create many stylish ensembles. Depending on your figure and taste preferences, you can choose a classic pencil skirt or a sun-type model. High-waisted skirts are in fashion. You can wear anything with this wardrobe item: shirts, blouses, sweaters, turtlenecks.
Particular attention should be paid to classic trouser models with arrows. This style looks elegant and strict at the same time.
So, you can immediately purchase a set as a gift for a first-grader, which would include individual school supplies, but at the same time, you will have a list for joint purchases with your child. You can give a gift to your child not immediately, but when interest in other things already purchased decreases. You can also start collecting materials for labor lessons in advance. This can easily be done on a walk with your child, together collecting your favorite shells, leaves, chestnuts, which are so necessary for activities. More interesting supplies, from the point of view of a first-grader, should be purchased shortly before the classes themselves; this will help arouse interest in the child’s school. Be sure to include a gift for your student in the set. This could be a book or an unusual item that is associated with the school. The gift can be given to the child immediately before the first trip to first grade or after the first lessons.
If you want to find out where it is most profitable to purchase everything listed above, look.
Schools usually post lists of everything that first-graders will need in their first year of school. To organize a workplace at home you will need: a desk (from 900 UAH), a chair (from 500 UAH), a desk llama (from 200 UAH). Teachers do not recommend buying for first-graders, because most often in the 1st grade, parents themselves take their child to school and meet him. So there is nothing to worry about. Now let’s calculate the cost of clothing, stationery and shoes that the student will need in the first year of study.
As September approaches, parents of schoolchildren are asking the same question: how to dress a child for school? How to choose a beautiful, practical, comfortable outfit for him that will suit both the child himself and the school administration? The Land of Soviets will tell you how to choose school clothes for your child.
Of course, if the school where your child studies has school uniform approved colors and styles, you don’t need to think about how to dress your child for school: you just order a set of uniforms. Typically, the uniforms in such schools are sewn centrally, and you will need to hand over money, perhaps take your child for a fitting, and then pick up the finished uniform before the first of September.
But not all schools have their own school uniform. In this case, you will have to decide for yourself how to dress your child for school. First of all, find out what requirements for the appearance of students presented at the school to which you send your child. Some schools adopt a business style, but otherwise they do not limit the choice of styles and colors. Some schools have requirements regarding the color of the uniform (for example, only black, green, blue or burgundy). Somewhere they require that all schoolchildren wear jackets. And in some places even classic jeans are allowed, as long as the top is decent.
In addition to the school requirements, it is necessary to take into account the child's own opinion- within the framework of these requirements, of course. Clothing largely determines our self-confidence. Even adults are in a better mood if they are dressed nicely and comfortably. It’s the same with children; clothes that they like evoke positive emotions in them. This is especially important for first-graders: for them the first time at school is stressful, and beautiful, elegant clothes will somehow help smooth it out.
The child's school uniform must be quality- this is one of the main criteria. It is better to choose clothes made from natural materials (wool for winter, linen and cotton for spring and summer) with the addition of synthetic fibers or viscose. Thanks to the addition of synthetics, fabric made from natural fibers will wrinkle less. The lining should not be synthetic, but natural, otherwise the clothes will be electrified.
When deciding how to dress your child for school, try to go beyond the standard set of “pants/skirt, shirt/blouse, vest, jacket.” Classic style can be much more diverse. The shirt can be replaced with a knitted turtleneck, the jacket with a sweater or pullover for boys or a bolero for girls, and the skirt with a sundress. You can “play around” with the styles of trousers for girls, choosing skinny ones instead of straight ones or, on the contrary, flared ones.
It's better to buy several sets of clothes for different seasons. It is better if each set contains several interchangeable items of clothing (for example, blouses or turtlenecks). Firstly, the child gets tired of wearing the same clothes every day. Secondly, things get dirty, so it should be possible to replace a soiled wardrobe item at any time.
If the school does not limit you in the choice of colors, you should, of course, choose soft colors, but at the same time move away from the classic “black + white” combination. Bright colors are unacceptable for school, they will distract children, but everyone has become so tired of the black and white combination that it makes sense to choose something more cheerful. A good choice - green, gray, blue, terracotta, chocolate colors, light pastel shades.
Even the school has strict requirements for clothing, you can choose for your child accessories, which will slightly dilute the faceless school outfit and give it individuality. A tie, a scarf, a belt, a belt, a hair clip, colored tights - it seems like little things, but the little things are nice. But it is better not to overuse elaborate decorative elements (intricate bows, buckles, flounces, etc.). They get in the way (especially for mobile younger students) and can come off or become untied.
Another important criterion for choosing clothes for school is convenience, after all, the child will spend most of his day in it. You can dress your child beautifully for school, but if the child is uncomfortable in these clothes, then such beauty is worthless. When trying on a school uniform with your child, do not rush him. Let him walk around the store in the chosen clothes, sit, even jump and make sure that he is comfortable in them.
How do you choose clothes for your child’s school? What criteria are you guided by first? We invite parents to share their experiences in the comments to this article.