Wednesday 20 August 2014

What I Wore Wednesday: School Boy

So a week ago Blondie Boy started primary school. In Scotland if you turn 4 before the end of February you can start P1 the following fall. Blondie Boy is one of the youngest in his class but we knew he was more than ready for school. He's loved going to Montessori preschool and he's reading ahead of his age level so it would have been silly to red shirt him.

We made the right decision as he's totally taken to school like a fish to water. He's only on half-days through the end of August before starting full days in September but he loves school. He lined up and ran straight in no looking back that first day and hasn't looked back since. I'm so glad he's loving school and as much as I didn't think I was a uniform person (uniforms are standard in all schools) he looks pretty freaking dapper in his!




Blazer- Tesco
Shirt- Marks and Spencer
Trousers- Marks and Spencer
Tie- School Shop

I've blurred out the school logo on his blazer for privacy but we got all of the embroidered items (his blazer, polo shirts and sweatshirts) from Tesco online. It was way cheaper than the place the school recommended AND they donate 5% back in cash to the school so win-win!

Since he's got a teeny, tiny waist I wanted to make sure he got trousers with an adjustable waist so we hit up Marks and Spencers; their button down shirts also have velcro instead of a button at the very top so it's more comfy.

Clarks are as always our go to for nice, durable shoes. They measure kids' feet using an iPad now which BB found pretty cool, too. He also got gym/indoor shoes (they call them sand shoes here WTF?) at Clarks.  I'm happier to pay a little bit more for higher quality shoes because I know they will last him a lot longer.

He loves getting dressed and ready for school and especially is in love with his blazer. Most days he just wears a polo top and sweatshirt and as long as it's not raining his blazer as a coat. I never wore uniforms to school so it's totally new to me and even though I wore a tie for 3 years waiting tables I still don't know how to tie one so that is a job for NotBlondeHusband!

Did you wear uniforms to school? Do your children wear uniforms?

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25 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, he is just so so cute!!

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  2. He looks so excited to go to school. I wore uniform to school and had to learn how to make the tie as I got older. (Memories)
    www.stylediarybyosy.blogspot.com

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  3. he looks adorable in his uniform! wishing him lots of luck this school year!


    xo,
    gabby
    www.likealittlefox.blogspot.com

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  4. He's such a cutie pie & what an adorable outfit!!
    Marta, xo
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  5. Aww...so adorable!!


    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  6. Aww he looks so cute in his little uniform! :)

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  7. Glad he's settling in so well. He looks soooo cute! *squeak*

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  8. He looks so handsome. You'll need to keep these photos for memories of the milestone - obviously!

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  9. What a cutie!! My kids start back next Thursday... where did Summer go? Thanks for the linkup!

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  10. Your son looks adorable in his school uniform! Can't believe it's already back to school time!


    Jill
    dousedinpink.blogspot.com

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  11. He is so adorable in that uniform!!

    Uris
    my-sinina.blogspot.com

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  12. OMG he is super adorable....time really just went by!!!!


    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  13. Aww! Bless him! He looks so smart!

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  14. Oh my goodness what a handsome little man!!!

    xo
    Kym
    bitty.and.bunny

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  15. Awww he is so cute! Great to hear he has taken to school well. It's such a fun experience for them. Roll on September for the full days LOL.

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  16. How adorable are these photos?!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  17. Your boy look so lovely! I'm happy that he likes school. Great choice Montessori, she was a great Italian woman :)

    xoxo from Italy
    www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com

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  18. oh my gosh, he is darling!! it's so crazy that it's already back to school time!

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  19. He is so stinking cute! I love his uniform!

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  20. What a cutie! :) Thanks for the linkup!
    Callie

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  21. Aww how cute is he :) He looks very handsome in his uniform.

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