If your child attends a school that requires uniforms, you already know the struggle—finding the right uniforms can be time-consuming and overwhelming.
We’re here to make that easier. We’ve put together a helpful guide to where you can find school uniforms locally and online, including tips on where to find uniforms with hard-to-find features like adjustable waists, extended sizing for taller kids, and more.
We’re answering questions about school uniforms like:
- Which school uniforms have adjustable waists?
- Where can I buy sensory-friendly school uniforms?
- What are the best school uniforms for tall kids?
- What are the most comfortable school uniforms?
- Where can I find affordable school uniforms that last?
Whether your child needs a black, blue, pink, or red shirt paired with navy or khaki bottoms, you’re in luck—we’ve got you covered. There are plenty of great spots in Columbia, SC to shop for school uniforms, and if you prefer convenience, there are also plenty of online options to explore.
Where to Find Great Deals on School Uniforms
We asked our readers where they’re finding great deals on school uniforms. Here are some of the top places they suggested:
At children’s place, have them ship it to the store for pick up and you save another 10%
Jessica M.- Aeropostale (Girls & Boys)
- Amazon
- Children’s Place
- Kohls
- Land’s End
- Old Navy (Girls & Boys)
- Once Upon a Child
- Target
- Walmart
Where to Find School Uniforms with Specific Features
We also polled our readers, asking where they find the best school uniforms with some very specific features. Here’s what they said:
Old Navy, Children’s Place, and Walmart have adjustable waists and I feel are the most true to size-slightly above that, which is nice because they leave room for growth spurts during the school year
Megan R.- Best places to get school uniforms with adjustable waists: Gap (Girls & Boys), Abercrombie (Girls & Boys), Land’s End, Children’s Place, Target, Old Navy (Girls & Boys)
- Where to go for school uniform skorts: Nautica
- Best school uniform pants for tall girls: Ralph Lauren Polo
- Who has the most comfortable school uniform tops?: Children’s Place
Who has Sensory-Friendly School Uniforms?
Gap and Abercrombie Kids are great. Adjustable and slim sizes available. I buy when they are on sale and 40% off.Natutica has a great skort for girls. And I buy from Amazon. No tags and great fabric. My daughter has Autism.
Candace E.- Who has sensory-friendly uniforms with no tags? Nautica offers sensory-friendly pieces with no tags. You can buy Nautica sensory-friendly uniform pieces on Amazon This is an Amazon affiliate link.
- Target’s Cat & Jack brand offers affordable uniforms with comfortable, pull-on knit waistbands.
Tips When Buying School Uniforms
We asked our readers for tips on selecting school uniforms. Here are some of the great points and ideas they shared.
- Consider ordering a size up so your child can grow into the clothing throughout the school year.
- Check pants for reinforced knees. This helps make the pants more resilient which means longer-lasting wear.
- Choose darker colors over lighter colors when you’re able. We all know those clothes will get stains on them.
- Target has a great return policy if something doesn’t work out or fit well.
- Check Children’s Place for bulk packs.
- Look for crease-resistant fabrics. Less ironing for you!
- Stain-resistant shirts are game-changers.
- Scout local consignment shops for second-hand school uniforms. Here are some of our readers’ favorite local kids consignment shops in Columbia.
- Don’t forget to check with your school’s PE rules. Your child may need a change of clothes for PE class.
- If your child has sensory issues or disorders, look for clothing with adjustable waists, no labels, and no zippers or buttons.
My son has a sensory disorder and we have had great luck with target (cat and Jack).
Mary Beth L.F.What are some of your top tips or places to find great deals on school uniforms?
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