galba

My son starts his new school next week - and i need to get him the school uniform. The shop is in Wembley Downs so went along to get him kitted out. The shirts with logos are $20 so got a few, the hat with logo is $25 but then discussed the shorts. Found out they are $50 a pair - and with no logo. Lady called them fawn coloured - I would have said a warm beige. I normally buy 5 pairs to last the year but that's going to cost $250 (£110) for the shorts alone. Anyone know of other uniform shops either NOR or SOR.

Thanks

Galba

northernbird

You can buy the bottoms anywhere that sells them. My daughters skirts are burgandy and I can buy them at Target, Big W, K Mart etc. I have only ever seen Navy, Black, Royal Blue, Burgandy and Green though so you may struggle to get beige.

galba

Thanks Northenbird - I've looked in all those schops and can't find beige.

Galba

northernbird

I wouldn't bother with 5 pairs to be honest. My daughter has 2 skirts for the summer. In the winter months I buy her 2 pairs of joggers. You may have to wash them more often but 2 pairs of shorts is easier to stomach than 5.

moneypenny20

I know they're girls but my two have never had more than one skirt and two tops a year. Maybe they are just abnormally clean, tidy and non sweaty. Shame it doesn't continue in their bedrooms but can't have everything

northernbird

My kids are sloppy eaters and Katie comes home with lunch down her shirt and skirt pretty much every day. I thank god things dry so quick here.

Mumfords

never mind the kids that sounds like me!!!!!

moneypenny20

I blame the parents

galba

Both boys come home filthy every day - whether it's spilt yogurt or paint or pen marks - the shirt and shorts have to be washed every day. I could never cope with just the 2 pairs each as I am a crap housewife and with 4 kids under 7 the washing pile is enormous - but may have to if i can't find cheaper shorts

Galba

moneypenny20

Have a word with the school and see if they have a second hand uniform section. Our uniform shop is part of the school and we take in good quality seconds and sell cheap. May be worth checking, if they're only going to wreck the stuff there seems little point in buying brand new even if you do find the stuff in Kmart. Boys shorts are probably a non starter though, too stuffed to sell on but it won't hurt to ask.

northernbird

cheeky buggar!