Early Years School Uniform

I remember having to wear one from a very early age right through to my high school years.

The early one was green and the latter was a dull maroon jumper and a grey skirt.

I also recall girls not being allowed to wear trousers/slacks in those days.

Eldest granddaughter complains bitterly at having to wear hers and her Mother is so pleased as it saves any arguments in the morning of what to wear.

So did you have to wear a uniform, if so looking back do you agree it was a sensible choice rather than wearing your own clothes?
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Yep.

Well, kind of; as a kid I moved around a lot and didn't actually spend too much time in school. But I do remember having to wear a grey jumper with a badge on it, and a tie. It nearly killed me lol.

As a kid I hated uniforms. As an adult they now seem like a really good idea; they're definitely a great social equaliser. And beside, when I see my own grandchildren in them I could just squeeze them to death - they look so adorable.

As an aside, I also remember having to stand whenever a teacher entered the room and stay on our feet until told to sit back down. We never called teachers by their first name. And even though we were given caps, we had to remover them when entering a classroom.

Strange to say, to this very day, I always remove a hat (if I'm wearing one) before entering somebody's home or even a shop.

How's that for conditioning? :oP

2010-09-28 05:42:35 by Lily

of staple hippies began to emerge, with neat haircuts, business suits, school uniforms, and conservative beliefs. All looked bleak. But when it ...

I went down to O'Connell and Flanagan, a uniform supply store in the Tri-County Region, to pick up a Catholic school uniform for my daughter for the upcoming 10-11 school year (my wife likes to always order early) and my EF (Emotional Friend, 21, female, blonde) tagged along. In her cute way, she convinced old Mr. Flanagan to let her try on one of the uniforms, as her parents couldn't afford sending her to private school and, "I'd always wanted to go," she said.

So the old guy granted my EF's wish and she came out of the changing room in the standard navy-blue checkered number. She also gave herself pony tails with those little plastic two-balled holders she'd found in there. She was giddy and at one point spun around, the skirt flying high, and said, laughing, "Can you see my underwear, Eddie?"

I found myself blushing a bit. And the extra blood not only was going to my cheeks. The ride to take the EF back to work was a bit awkward for me, as I'd felt a bit tingly now, though she kept prattling on and on on how'd she'd be a better person if she'd had a "dose of Jesus" as a kid. "Now I'm totally immoral," she kidded.

Anyway, of course this relationship is totally platonic. But isn't it OK to once in awhile feel a little turned on by an Emotional Friend?

Eddie, you are like Jon Cryer's character and Harry is like Charlie Sheen's character on "Two and a Half Men", except that Jon Cryer's character, Alan, is divorced and has a son instead of a daughter. There is this one show in which his "EF" put on a Catholic school girl uniform and he, well, let's just say he abused the priest's collar. Have a nice evening! ; )

2010-05-21 13:57:20 by Eddie Cacciatore, Private Eye

So school just finished, but its never too early to start my research for a back to school makeover.

Any tips about inner AND outer changes would be appreciated and rewarded. :)

By the way, i have short brown hair (have no intentions of changing my hair), and I'm 13 years old, average weight.

My school has its own school uniform:
Navy trousers && a shirt.
So lets forget fashion.

Thankyou.

http://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Complete-M akeover-%28Physical%29
http://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Back-To-Sc hool-Makeover

Work on your self esteem too. Confidence is beautiful.
http://www.utexas.edu/student/cmhc/bookl ets/selfesteem/selfest.html

Also take care of your health!
Exercise and eat well(that means vegetables and fruit)... that isn't to lose weight or anything but you will fell much better.
Get a good skincare routine, a manicure and things like that to make you look and feel clean and polished
And most importantly have fun during your summer! If you're happy when you go back to school people will notice.

2008-06-07 06:35:47 by Jenna P

At mine, for the first three years of high school umbrellas weren't allowed with school uniform and we had to wear a plastic fold-up rain hat and a full-length navy nylon or plastic mac. I didn't mind so much (in fact I still often wear a rain hat today) but most other girls hated them. This was in the early-mid 70s.

we can bring anything with us but a lot of people just pull up their hoods and go. it's a lot easier then opening up your locker in third period and finding that all of your books had been soaked from the dripping umbrella.

2008-02-08 04:01:20 by Helena Handcart

Ok well I tried out for my school's Girls Sophomore basketball team last winter. I was a member of the Freshman team (everyone makes it) and I was known for my dedication, not my playing skills lol. So this year, about 60 girls tried out and only like 17 make it. I made it to where there were only 25 girls left, and did not make it. But the new coach liked my effort and let me become the team's manager. I would be required to come to every game at least an hour early, and I'd have to come in my school uniform, even on weekend and away games. That didn't bother me too much. But now, our team is in summer tournaments. For example, we're flying to California for a week long tournament, but they're still making me wear my uniform. Can they do that?

Here is my question to you: Why don't you want to wear the uniform? Part of being in a team is being a team player. And, yes, managers usually DO wear the team uniform. You are a united force. Seems like there is a lot of "I", meaning selfish attitued, in your rationale toward this issue.

You are a member of the team. Wear the uniform and stop grumbling. Either that or let someone else do it.

2007-06-27 10:38:41 by Sarah H