School Uniforms - how many of what do you buy?

[Pandora]

SO I have the uniform pricelists from the schools we are looking at for DS1.

But how many of each things do I need - shorts/trousers/socks/shirts?
I have no idea for boys, but I remember that when I was at school I had 1 jumper, 1 tunic (winter) 2 summer dresses and 2 skivvies.

Is it the same for boys? Obviously not the same items, lol, but for trousers/shorts/shirts, would 2 of each be enough?

And how many pair of socks? 3?

Just trying to figure out the cost a little more accurately.

ETA: wow are girls uniforms more pricey! I'm glad I have boys.

[Lulu]

I think 2 trousers, 2 shorts but 3 shirts/tops.

I always get 5 pairs of socks, all the same brand so matching isn't a PITA.

[Pandora]

thanks
Socks are have schools clours/banding so theres no choice, which sux when they're 7.50 a pair.

[Trillian]

My kids have three shirts each because they are yellow and get grubby looking pretty quickly, DS has 3 pairs of shorts for summer, 3 pairs of trousers for winter, 2 pairs of trackies, 1 pr sports shorts, 2 jumpers and 1 sports jacket. As well as the shirts DD has 3 skorts, 1 pair sports shorts, 2 winter skirts, 2 trackies, 2 jumpers and 1 sports jacket. As for socks, they have 10 pairs each.

[Rouge]

Budget for accidents, be it with permanent Marker or ink or anything or even just a hole from play. And make sure you label everything! Even shoes!

[~Raven~]

I will have to do a full stocktake to be sure but I think it's 4 full changes. I don't need the pressure of having to wash their uniforms all the time either. I ended up buying more from the uniform shop to make life easier.

We tried to only have a couple but with my grots I couldn't do it If they're not playing footy and getting filthy it's food or general schmutz.

Also if they are the tracksuit style ones they will shrink in the dryer. I found out that the hard way After an emergency wash and dry poor M had pants up above his ankles!