Kids WOOT! School Uniforms

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KidsWoot.com has some great deals on school uniforms. While you are finding your deals make sure you read the woot comments. Fun stuff! :)
Sale ends on August 6 at 9AM CT

Lands End School Uniforms Sale & Closeouts

Lands End School Uniform Sale & Closeouts

Gymboree Back to School Uniform Sale

Gymboree has school uniforms, backpacks, and lunchboxes on sale 25% off plus flat $5 flat rate shipping.

Where to Buy Used School Uniforms

I love to get my hands on free and inexpensive school uniforms!  
I would rather buy a gently worn pair of name brand khakis (like Gap or Osh Kosh) than buy a cheap new pair. Here are a few ways to find gently worn school uniforms.

Goodwill & other thrift stores – Shopping at thrift stores can be difficult. The children’s clothing is often only roughly sorted, but you can find some amazing deals if you’re willing to spend the time hunting. It’s not unusual to find clothes with the tags still attached!

Consignment Sales - My favorite places to buy used kids clothing! They are especially good for babies and young children. The selection is much more limited for older boys but I always manage to find a few gems to make it worth my time. Go early in the sale for the best selection or if you are looking for something specific. Go on the last day of the sale (usually ½ price day) if you are looking for baby clothes or just want the best deal possible. Check out kidsconsignmentsales.com for a list of consignment sales in your area. One of my favorite sales in the Nashville area is

Once Around the Block Kids.

Consignment Stores – Once Upon a Child and other consignment stores can be a little more expensive than thrift stores and consignment sales, but there are still many great deals to be found. Check for a Once Upon A Child in your area.

Hand me downs - Don’t be shy about asking friends and neighbors for their kids outgrown clothing & shoes.

School Clothing Exchange – Find out if your school has a clothing exchange program or talk to your schools PTO about starting one yourself. It is a great way for families to save money and help others.

Ebay - Check for school uniform items in your child size. You can find more by searching for "Uniforms" and then click on the sizes you are looking for on the left side of the page.

Yard Sales

Where to Buy School Uniforms Online

There are many great places to buy school uniforms online.
Remember to always check for coupon codes before checking out. Retailmenot.com is a great place to check for coupon codes.  
Lands End
Sears
Target
Old Navy Girls Boys
Gap Girls Boys
Macy's Girls Boys
Osh Kosh Girls Boys
Kohls
JCPenney Girls Boys
Walmart
Cookies
LLBean
The Childrens Wear Outlet
The Children's Place Girls Boys
Gymboree Girls 
Academy
Dickies Girls Boys
Justice

Yahoo Voices Article:

How to Organize A Kid's School Clothes

I use some of the same ideas mentioned in this article to keep my sons school clothes organized. I bought a hanging Days of the Week shelf for his closet and make sure it's ready to go every Monday. It works great.

The same system doesn't work as well for my daughter. She has lots of things that need to hang until ready to wear. For her, I keep all of her school clothes hanging seperatly in the closet from her non-school clothes. I also have a school clothes only drawer.

My son is happy to just grab whatever is on the shelf for him but my daughter likes to be more involved in the process. We do our best to pick out her complete outfit (including shoes) before going to bed. It really helps keep our morning routine on track. 

Great Prices on Boys Polos @ JCPenney

Arizona Piqué Polo Shirt - Boys 8-20 for just $7 in June.

Arizona Fashion Polo Shirt - Boys 4-7x for $5

Men's Polos $9 in June.

Free Shipping over $50 (JCPSHIP) or Ship to Store Free.

How many public schools require school uniforms?

Question:
How many public schools require school uniforms?
Response:
In 2009–10, about 19 percent of public school principals reported that their school required students to wear uniforms, an increase from 12 percent in 1999–2000.
Also in 2009–10, approximately 57 percent of public school principals reported that their school enforced a strict dress code, an increase from 47 percent in 1999–2000.

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2012). Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2011 (NCES 2012-002), Table 20.1.

From Institute of Educational Sciences website.

Do Uniforms Make Schools Better?

This is a very good aritcle from GreatSchools.com. It lists some reasons public schools require uniforms, gives examples of possible school uniform requirements, and lists some pros & cons.

Do School Uniforms Make Schools Better?

Arrow Polo's on Sale @ Kohls

Kohl's has polos on sale for girls, boys, and men starting at $6.00. Long and short sleve for boys and several styles for girls. I especially like these picot trim polos for girls in sizes 4-6x.