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Prep schools had the same basic uniforms for both boarders and day children. We have cover the subject of prep school uniforms in detail (Vol. VI of our British eBooks). And we have information from school publications in Vol. III. Here we will not repeat that information, but discuss only the specific uniform topics associated specifically with boarding schools. While the uniforms were essentially the same, there were some differences between the two groups as pertaining to the uniforms. Most schools required the day children to come to school dressed in their blazers and ties. Some still required caps as well. After arriving at school they would put away their blazers and in some cases take off their ties. Boaeders on the other hand often did not commonly wear blazers at school, except for formal occassions, traveling for school teams, and on sunday for church. Also boarders brought to school items like pajamas and bathrobes. These were required items, but not uniform items as they were all different. All boys werev expected to have dressing gowns (few call them bath robes in the UK). These are usually worn going to and from showers/baths, after getting ready for bed on an evening and during fire evacuation tests. There is no direction given as to style etc and a vast range of fabrics, patterns and colours are used. The boarding schools caried as to uniform regulatiins after the school day. Some schools allowed the children to change into casual clothes. The same was true on the weekends.
Almost all British prep schools require the children to wear uniforms. These uniforms have varied widely from school and over time. The uniforms range in formality and at many schools are adjusted seasonally. Many schools require the children, boys and girls, to wear neck ties, but quite a number of schools are now more casual about uniforms and use open collars. Some times this is part of the seasonal change. Caps were once almost universal, but are now worn at only a few schools. Many schools have colorful blazers, bit they are usually not worn for classes and other activities. Some schools have corduroy uniforms. School scandals were once very common, but now not as widely worn. Prep schools had the same basic uniforms for both boarders and day children. We have covered the subject of prep school uniforms in some detail in Vol. II of our British eBook.
Almost all British prep schools require the children to wear uniforms. These uniforms have varied widely from school and over time. The uniforms range in formality and at many schools are adjusted seasonally. Many schools require the children, boys and girls, to wear neck ties, but quite a number of schools are now more casual about uniforms and use open collars. Some times this is part of the seasonal change. Caps were once almost universal, but are now worn at only a few schools. Many schools have colorful blazers, bit they are usually not worn for classes and other activities. Some schools have corduroy uniforms. School scandals were once very common, but now not as widely worn. Parents are provided a Clothing List at the beginning of the school year from which to outfit their child. These lists can vary substantially from school to school. An ongoing problem is the need to mark uniform items.
Here we will not repeat that information, but discuss only the specific uniform topics associated specifically with boarding schools. While the uniforms were essentially the same, there were some differences between the two groups as pertaining to the uniforms. Most schools required the day children to come to school dressed in their blazers and ties. Some still required caps as well. After arriving at school they would put away their blazers and in some cases take off their ties. Boaeders on the other hand often did not commonly wear blazers at school, except for formal occassions, traveling for school teams, and on sunday for church. We note a few schools that had very destinctive uniforms for every day wear and for dressing up. These were normally boarding schools. Also boarders brought to school items like pajamas and bathrobes. These were required items, but not uniform items as they were all different. All boys werev expected to have dressing gowns (few call them bath robes in the UK). These are usually worn going to and from showers/baths, after getting ready for bed on an evening and during fire evacuation tests. There is no direction given as to style etc and a vast range of fabrics, patterns and colours are used. The boarding schools caried as to uniform regulatiins after the school day. Some schools allowed the children to change into casual clothes. The same was true on the weekends.
