Uniforms Incarnate

Grammar School Girls

Possible Incarnations of the Uniform Policy

No stress uniform plan (weather options and laundry is easy)

• 2 RR plaid center box pleat skirts
• $89.00 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 white long sleeve oxford shirt
• $25.00 through Lands’ End
• 2 long sleeve polo shirts
• $16.00 through Old Navy (sale price, regularly $25.88)
• 1 short sleeve polo shirt
• $5 through Old Navy (sale price, regularly $9.94)
• 1 heather gray v-neck cardigan sweater (you could do the vest if your daughter runs hot)
• $39.00 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 navy blue full-zip microfleece jacket
• $42.00 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 orange cross tie
• $6.00 through ECS
• 2 pairs of bike shorts
• $15.88 through Old Navy
• 1 pair of white tights and 2 pairs of navy or gray tights
• Approximately $15.00. I have found great tights at Wal-mart, Target and the Children’s Place Outlet. I don’t think I’ve spent more than $5 for a pair of heavyweight cabled tights (the most expensive).
• 2 pairs of knee socks and 2 pairs of ankle cuff socks
• Approximately $8.00. Again, I’ve found these at Wal-mart, Target and the Children’s Place Outlet. Never paid more than $2 a pair (usually much less).
• 1 pair of sturdy black dress shoes (for dress and daily)
• Approximately $20 at the Stride Rite Outlet.

Total no stress uniform cost for a grammar school girl: $280.88 (before taxes and shipping)

Bargain-basement, I-love-doing-laundry-every-night uniform plan:

• 1 RR plaid center box pleat skirt
• $46.50 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 white long sleeve oxford shirt
• $7.00 through JC Penney
• 1 heather gray v-neck sweater vest
• $29.00 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 orange cross tie
• $6.00 through ECS
• 1 pair of bike shorts
• $7.94 through Old Navy
• 2 pairs of white tights
• $3.99 through Target
• 1 pair of sturdy black dress shoes (for dress and daily)
• $12.99 through Payless Shoes (sale price, normally $14.99)

Total bargain uniform cost for a grammar school girl: $112.92 (before taxes and shipping)

Grammar School Boys

Possible Incarnations of the Uniform Policy

No stress uniform plan (weather options and laundry is easy):

• 2 pairs of navy blue chinos
• $20.00 through Old Navy (sale price, normally $29.00)
• 1 white long sleeve oxford shirt
• $10.00 through Old Navy (sale price, normally $14.94)
• 2 long sleeve polo shirts
• $16.00 through Old Navy (sale price, regularly $25.88)
• 1 short sleeve polo shirt
• $5 through Old Navy (sale price, regularly $9.94)
• 1 heather gray v-neck cardigan sweater (you could do the vest if your son runs hot)
• $39.50 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 navy blue full-zip microfleece jacket
• $42.00 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 orange tie
• $7.00 through ECS
• 1 black belt
• $5.00 through Wal-mart
• 10 pairs of black crew socks
• $6.99 through Target
• 1 pair of sturdy black dress shoes (for dress and daily)
• Approximately $20.00 at the Stride Rite Outlet

Total no stress uniform cost for a grammar school boy: $170.99 (before taxes and shipping)

Bargain-basement, I-love-doing-laundry-every-night uniform plan:

• 1 pair of navy blue chinos
• $10.00 through Old Navy (sale price, normally $14.50)
• 1 white long sleeve oxford shirt
• $10.00 through Old Navy (sale price, normally $14.94)
• 1 heather gray v-neck sweater cardigan with ECS logo
• $30.50 through Dennis Uniform
• 1 orange tie
• $7.00 through ECS
• 1 black belt
• $5.00 through Wal-mart
• 10 pairs of black crew socks
• $6.99 through Target
• 1 pair of sturdy black dress shoes (for dress and daily)
• $12.99 through Payless (sale price, normally $14.99)

Total bargain uniform cost for a grammar school boy: $82.48 (before taxes and shipping)