The best supermarket school uniform ranges from Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco according to young experts and their mums
WITH schools due to reopen in September, it’s time to kit the kids out with new uniforms.
But with many of us trying to cut our costs because of the pandemic recession, how can you ensure your children are dressed to impress while spending less?
Thankfully, the supermarkets are on hand to help.
Abby McHale asks Lucas Bovell and Annabelle Baker Ogunjimi, both seven, to try their ranges.
- All prices for seven to eight-year-old sizes
Best girl's T-shirt
TOTAL: £47.25
Annabelle’s mum, Natalie Baker, 44, a retail assistant from Tufnell Park, North London, says: “I love this T-shirt so much I’d let her wear it not just for school. The frills add a nice detail.”
TOTAL: £72
Lucas’s mum Carina Lepore, 32, who won The Apprentice in 2019 and lives in Croydon, South London, says: “He looks like he’s about to go into year seven – so smart.”
Lucas says: “I feel very grown up in this outfit. Sometimes it’s nice to look this smart.”
TOTAL: £61
Natalie says: “This outfit is very smart and I like the quality of the fabric. I love that the trousers have adjustable straps.”
Annabelle says: “I like the T-shirt because it’s got frills around the neck. My shoes are comfy, too.”
TOTAL: £86
Carina says: “M&S has always been great quality. Plus they don’t just look and feel good, they really are true to size.”
Lucas says: “This outfit is really comfy and I like the lunch box with the animals on.”
Best boy's shorts
TOTAL: £18.24
Carina says: “I like that these shorts have pockets. I can’t believe they’re only £1.75.”
Lucas says: “The shorts fit nice so I can run fast in them.”
Annabelle
- Blue headband, £4 from M&S -
- Playsuit, £5.50 from TU at Sainsbury’s -
- T-shirt, £3 for pack of two from F&F at Tesco -
- Shoes, £15 from F&F at Tesco -
- Socks £5 for pack of four from F&F at Tesco -
TOTAL: £32.50
TOTAL: £34.48
TOTAL: £40.98
Carina says: “The jumper feels good quality and the velcro school shoes are much easier than laces.”
TOTAL: £16.25
Carina says: “The blue T-shirt makes a nice change and the plimsolls were easy to put on.”
Lucas says: “I have to wear plimsolls and these ones are comfy and a good fit.”
Annabelle
- Grey cardigan, £10 from M&S -
- Hair clips, £3.50 from M&S -
- Blue T-shirt, £1.75 from Lidl -
- Trousers, £1.75 from Lily & Dan at Aldi -
- Plimsolls, £3 from TU at Sainsbury’s -
TOTAL: £20
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Natalie says: “These trousers are really cute with bows on. The cardigan also feels really nice quality.”
Annabelle says: “I really like all the bows on this outfit and the cardigan is soft.”
Where to shop for what
M&S – A ONE-STOP SHOP
IF you are looking for somewhere that has it all, it’s M&S.
This year the brand has introduced new technology to make school uniforms hassle free – which means ink-resistant pockets and scuff-resistant shoes, along with its SkinKind range, designed for extra-sensitive skin.
It has also launched a shoe size measuring manual online, and put up posters in stores so that parents can be confident about the items they are buying.
F&F – EXTRA DETAILS
FROM hidden zips to easy-iron shirts and adjustable waists, Tesco gives you all the extra details.
With a big range to choose from it also offers a 100-day guarantee so if something doesn’t fit within that timeframe you can exchange for free.
GEORGE AT ASDA – BEST FIT
ASDA’S school uniforms range is true to size, with sizes ranging from two to three years old all the way up to 18.
You can be sure to get the right fit, whatever your child’s age.
DAN & LILY AT ALDI – SHOES
SCHOOL shoes and trainers for PE – often a major part of your school kit spend – cost as little as £5.99 at Aldi and come in a range of styles for boys and girls.
You can also get two polo shirts, one jumper and either trousers or a skirt for just £4.
LIDL – BUDGET BUYS
UNIFORM prices start at £1.75 at Lidl, with trousers and shirts costing as little as £2.
You will find everything from polo shirts to skirts and PE kit.
NUTMEG AT MORRISONS – COMFORT
THE store has a great selection of super-soft jumpers, shirts and PE kit.
There will be no complaints about itchy fabrics with items bought here.
TU AT SAINSBURY’S –TRENDS
WIDE-LEG playsuits, bow details, stylish backpacks – it’s great for something a little different.
Plus, these trendy pieces are no more expensive than normal.
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