One in four English students may not worry about what to wear to class. The solution to this problem has long been a school uniform - an approved set of clothes for boys and girls in Western secondary schools.

At different times, school uniforms in different countries looked different. Until recently, pressed jackets and shirts with starched collars, fancy stockings and tailored skirts were associated with elite educational institutions for the children of wealthy parents. And it's hard to imagine that the original school uniform was intended for poor children who had nothing to go to school at Christ's Shelter. Their coats were blue, as blue dye was the cheapest in the 16th century. Since then, schools in which students wear blue coats have been called Bluecoat schools - “blue coat schools”. But even such a conservative UK tends to abandon certain traditions and styles. So, at the end of the 20th century, in many educational institutions, striped blazers were replaced by plain ones, because the “stripes” were too expensive.

And the privileged private school Eton (Eton School), where only boys from the richest families or heirs of the royal court can study, abandoned the school uniform in the late 60s. The Eton student's costume looked like this: a wide white starched collar, a waistcoat and a short black jacket. Today, this school uniform is worn in specialized boys' choir schools.

In another private school, Sevenoaks School, which is one of the three oldest schools in England, all students are required to wear a uniform. Boys aged 7 to 11 wear blazers and trousers, girls wear blazers and kilts. Going to the sixth grade, the guys put on special costumes. The form is also provided for gaming activities. A set of clothes can be bought in a special store of the school or on its website.

The American version of the school uniform is different for private and public schools. In regular high schools, girls rarely wear sundresses or plaid skirts, and boys don't wear blazers. In public schools in the United States, boys most often wear sneakers or sneakers, which is not accepted in most private schools. In many schools, boys and girls wear a t-shirt and jumper in a certain color with the school logo.

In secondary schools in Germany, school uniforms were almost never introduced. In addition, the uniform here is preferred to be called "clothes for school" (Schulkleidung). For example, at Hamburg-Sinstorf and Friesenheim schools, girls and boys wear stylish shirts and sweaters in blue or red. In addition, some German schools produce their own branded clothes, which are both fashionable and honorable to wear.

But the students of Italian schools are still forced to dress in long shirts with white collars - grembiuli, which simultaneously resemble a nightgown, tunic and artist's robe. For western high school graduates, the uniform remains forever in the memory. Someone dreams of putting on a jumper with a school badge again or proudly tying a tie, and someone, many years later, has nightmares about a terrible, restricting movement, eerie color uniform.

Perhaps the most fashionable school wardrobe today among Japanese schoolgirls. Young manga lovers are so delighted with short skirts, white golfs, and most importantly - "sailors" (sir fuku), that they are ready to wear them even outside of school.

Today, school uniforms are incredibly popular among teenagers. The heroes of the Harry Potter films have made school uniforms a symbol of selectivity, American comedies have shown rebellious schoolchildren and schoolgirls, and Japanese anime have made girls all over the world set aside a special place in the closet for skirts, golfs and ties. In comfortable and stylish clothes, the learning process becomes even more enjoyable, which is why many boys and girls are happy to put on a school uniform and go to class.

To see with your own eyes how much time the descendants of conservative British people spend on dressing for physical education and how young goths or emos put up with the dress code in Western schools, you can take a tour of American or English high schools. And even better - to sit at the same desk with those who managed to give up jeans for a while for the sake of quality education and interesting pastime.

In many of its former colonies, the form was not abolished even after independence, for example, in India, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, and South Africa.

The form In Great Britain is part of the school's history. Each school has its own uniform, which comes with a headdress, tie, outerwear and even socks. Each prestigious school has its own logo.

In Germany never had a single school uniform. Some schools have introduced uniform school clothing that is not a uniform, as students can participate in its development.

In France the situation is similar, each school has its own uniform, but a single school uniform existed only in 1927-1968.

In 1918 the uniform was abolished. After the revolution, they did not think about it until 1949, when tunics with a standing collar were introduced for boys, and brown dresses with a black apron for girls.

In 1962, the boys were dressed in gray woolen suits, and in 1973 in suits made of blue wool blend, with an emblem and aluminum buttons. In the 1980s, blue jackets were sewn for boys and girls. And in 1992, the school uniform was abolished, the corresponding line was excluded from the law "On Education".

Since September 1, 2013 in Russian schools. In some regions, schools will follow the recommendations of local authorities, in others they will set the requirements for students' clothing themselves.

The material was prepared on the basis of information from RIA Novosti and open sources

In many of its former colonies, the form was not abolished even after independence, for example, in India, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, and South Africa.

The form In Great Britain is part of the school's history. Each school has its own uniform, which comes with a headdress, tie, outerwear and even socks. Each prestigious school has its own logo.

In Germany never had a single school uniform. Some schools have introduced uniform school clothing that is not a uniform, as students can participate in its development.

In France the situation is similar, each school has its own uniform, but a single school uniform existed only in 1927-1968.

In 1918 the uniform was abolished. After the revolution, they did not think about it until 1949, when tunics with a standing collar were introduced for boys, and brown dresses with a black apron for girls.

In 1962, the boys were dressed in gray woolen suits, and in 1973 in suits made of blue wool blend, with an emblem and aluminum buttons. In the 1980s, blue jackets were sewn for boys and girls. And in 1992, the school uniform was abolished, the corresponding line was excluded from the law "On Education".

Since September 1, 2013 in Russian schools. In some regions, schools will follow the recommendations of local authorities, in others they will set the requirements for students' clothing themselves.

The material was prepared on the basis of information from RIA Novosti and open sources

What school uniforms are worn in different countries. A photo.

In the modern era, school uniforms are mandatory in most of the developed countries of the world. Proponents of school uniforms make the following arguments:

The form does not allow the development of subcultures at school.
- there are no interethnic, gender differences, the level of income of parents is not visible by clothes.
- children and students get used to the formal style of dress, which will be needed at work in the future.
- students feel like a single team, a single team.

Let's see what school uniforms are worn in different countries of the world. It will be interesting.

The school uniform in Thailand is the sexiest.

Students in Thailand are required to wear a school uniform from elementary school to college. The new style of uniform for female students looks very sexy. A white blouse that fits snugly on the upper body, and a black mini skirt with a slit that fits snugly around the hips. Of course, not in all educational institutions, Thai students can see the advantages and disadvantages of the figures of female students. Girls used to wear skirts below the knee, so the older generation of Thais believe that such a school uniform is detrimental to morality. In addition, in such clothes, schoolgirls with flaws in the figure and overweight probably do not feel very comfortable.

The school uniform in England is the most classic.

The style of the school uniform is classic and traditional. Secondary school students must wear the generally accepted English style school uniform. Boys wear classic suits, regular leather shoes and a tie. The girls also wear western style clothes, regular leather shoes and a bow tie. It is believed that this classic style of clothing subconsciously influences the temperament of English students, as well as the sense of beauty.

The school uniform in Japan is the cutest.

For students in Japan, the school uniform is not only a symbol of the school, but also a symbol of current fashion trends, which is often the deciding factor when choosing a school. Japanese school uniforms for girls look like sailor suits. An indispensable attribute of a school uniform for girls is a short skirt and stockings. Such schoolgirls are well known to anime lovers. The Japanese school uniform for boys is a classic dark suit, often with a stand-up collar.

The school uniform in Malaysia is the most conservative.

Students in Malaysia are subject to fairly strict rules. Dresses for girls should be long enough to cover the knees. Shirts should cover the elbow. The complete opposite of Thai schoolgirls. This is understandable - an Islamic country.

The school uniform in Australia is the most uniform.

Both boys and girls in Australia are required to wear black leather boots, matching jackets and ties.

The school uniform in Oman is the most ethnic.

School uniforms in Oman are believed to showcase the ethnic characteristics of the nation most clearly. Guys are required to wear to school wearing traditional, white Islamic-style robes. Girls should cover their faces, and even better, stay at home.

School uniforms in Bhutan are the most practical.

It is said that students in Bhutan do not carry schoolbags. All textbooks and a pencil case are placed under their clothes, because the school uniform always bulges in different parts of the body.

School uniforms in the United States are the most obtrusive.

Students can decide for themselves whether they will buy and wear a school uniform or not. By the way, and how they will wear it, they also decide for themselves.

The school uniform in China is the most athletic.

School uniforms in most schools in China differ only in size. You won't see much difference between girls' and boys' clothes, because, as a rule, schoolchildren wear tracksuits - cheap and practical!

The school uniform in Cuba is the most ideologically correct.

The most important detail of a school uniform in Cuba is a pioneer tie. Hello from the USSR!

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In which foreign online stores can I buy a school uniform?

Hello dear Shopoklang blog readers!

The school season has not ended yet, the new one is still far away, and one of my good friends is already saddened by the choice of a school uniform for her daughter for the next school year. He says that it is better to buy now than to spend the whole of August in a crowd of shops later. After listening to her stories about last year's ordeals in local stores in search of things for a non-standard figure of a child - tall and thin - it was decided to make life easier for mothers and compile a top list of foreign online stores of school uniforms.

By purchasing a school uniform online and in advance, you will save yourself from the August hustle and bustle in stores on the eve of September 1st. In addition, you should also take into account the delivery time of the order to the Republic of Belarus and take care of the order in a timely manner. Find out what your child's growth will be in half a year, or even a year, they will help you.

In the Republic of Belarus, samples of business style clothing are approved by the Coordinating Council on business style clothing for students of general secondary education institutions (Decree of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Belarus dated August 19, 2013 No. 77/19 "On the Coordinating Council on business style clothing for students of institutions of general secondary education). These samples are updated annually and can be found on the website of the Bellegprom concern. For example, .

Models of school uniforms from foreign manufacturers are not approved by anyone, but at the same time they are distinguished by high quality fabric and cut, stylish design, convenience and functionality. Do not be alarmed when you see an admixture of synthetics on the site in the product description! School uniforms are commonly sewn from mixtures of natural and synthetic fabrics - this is done in order to make them durable and wrinkle-resistant, and also to withstand the entire school season, retaining their original appearance.

Where to buy a school uniform?

At the moment, the collections of the current academic year are being sold on the sites - the choice is poor, but the prices are very reasonable. At the end of the school year, all products will be on sale! Prices will be minimal! New collections of school uniforms for the next academic year will appear in June.

Also, don't forget your school backpacks! Here I told you where you can buy a fashionable and unusual MadPax school backpack with a 3D effect. Your child will "squeak" with delight!)))

School uniform from England:

Insanely beautiful and stylish school uniforms can be purchased at the NEXT English store, a favorite of online shopaholics around the world, which has recently become available to Belarusians.

On the Next website, you can fully dress your child for school - from shorts / socks to outerwear - everything will be done in one restrained style. Quality and stylish clothes at affordable prices - what could be better?

Clothing corresponds to the size grid of the brand, which can be found.

The interface of the Belarusian version of the site nextdirect.com is in Russian, which greatly simplifies the ordering procedure. Delivery to the Republic of Belarus by state express mail (EMS). Shipping is $5 on orders under $30 and free on orders of $30 or more. Delivery time is approximately 1 month.

An amazing collection of school uniforms is also offered by the English store M&S!

Children do not like to walk in the same clothes from year to year. Marksandspencer helps to preserve the child's individuality. The same model is presented in several different designs - choose any you like and each time a new one.

In addition, Marksandspencer also takes into account the figures of children (FIT):

• Regular fit - suitable for the average figure and height;
• Slim fit - for children with a thin physique. In the chest, waist and hips, the patterns are reduced by 4 cm compared to the Regular fit;
• Plus - for kids with a dense physique. At the chest, waist and hips, the pattern is 6 cm larger than the Regular fit;
• Longer length - skirts and trousers are 4 cm longer compared to Regular fit;
• Shorter length - skirts and trousers are shorter by 4 cm compared to Regular fit;

And the SENIOR school uniform collection will help teenagers look cool without breaking the rules of the uniform.

The Marksandspencer school uniform collection is very popular among mothers and it is not surprising, because the brand offers not just high-quality, but “innovative” clothes:

Clothing corresponds to the size grid for the brand's school uniform. She can be found.

The marksandspencer.com store delivers orders directly to Belarus. Delivery time - up to 10 days. Shipping is £7.50 and there are codes for free shipping on orders £30 or more. You can find a detailed overview of this store and codes for free shipping in the article "".

Tesco is just a godsend for thrifty parents! Skirts from £1.75, polo set of 2 £2.50, shirts/blouses/pants from £3… These prices allow you to dress your child fully in understated classic style for a mere penny!

These inscriptions in the description of clothes mean (from left to right, top to bottom):

• only light ironing is required; presence of waist adjustment; reinforced inner side of the knees; water and dream-repellent fabric surface;
• wear-resistant surface; leather shoes; persistent arrows on trousers and pleats on skirts; fabric that does not require ironing;
• color fastness; strong double seams; machine wash; 100% natural cotton.

Register in this store, make your first order of $30 or more and get $10 credited to your account, which you can use to pay for your next orders.

School uniform from America:

All of the following American stores do not deliver to Belarus (with the exception of cookieskids.com), but they accept Belarusian ones. Orders from these stores must be delivered to the forwarding company's US address, for example, .

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Old Navy is a more budget line of GAP, practically repeating the main GAP collection.

GAP and Old Navy have a common basket. The store sends only within the USA, as a standard it asks for $5 for delivery of the order or for free, when ordering in the amount of $50.

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Register on my website and get 25% discount for your first order in this store.

Crazy8 is a more budget line of the Gymboree brand.

Stores only ship within America. Shipping is $5, orders $75 or more get free shipping. There are one-day promotions with free shipping regardless of the amount of the order.

Children's store, which is famous for its incredible sales - prices start at $1.

The store sends only within the USA, as a standard it asks for $5 for delivery of an order or for free, with orders over $75 (the amount is calculated after applying discount codes). Once a week there are promotions for free shipping, regardless of the amount of the order.

Also, school uniforms can be found in stores:

Children's shop with a wide range of different brands. Here you can find brands such as Columbia, Lee Jeans, Patagonia, Levi's, Puma, Calvin Klein and many others. Before buying a specific item, read reviews on the Internet in general about the chosen brand so as not to fall into consumer goods.

Sign up for my account and you can receive $10 credited to your account after each order of $50 or more.

This brand has uniforms for both boys/girls and teens. US shipping is $7 on orders up to $249.99.

Amazon is a marketplace where there are various stores and brands. Before buying a particular item, read the reviews about it that other buyers leave. It also does not hurt to find reviews on the Internet in general about the chosen brand, so as not to fall into consumer goods.

The cost of shipping to America depends on the seller. When ordering goods marked "Prime", the delivery of the order in the amount of $35 is free.

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