Kids come in all shapes and sizes, just like adults, and long gone are the days where parents are expected to accept that 'one size' fits all, or that all kids are a 'regular' size. In 2023 retailers are now catering for children who may be taller than the average, that have slightly wider feet and those who need a little extra give around the waist.
That said, when you walk into a supermarket or specific retailer to buy your kids' school uniform, these alternative options aren't always as readily available to buy as the 'regular' sizing options. But there are many retailers who are inclusive of all shapes and sizes, and has taken the many growing factors from one academic year to the next into consideration.
As every parent knows, kids have unexpected growth spurts at any given moment. One week their school shoes are a perfect fit, the next, you're batting off corns and bunions. One day their trousers skim their shoes perfectly, the following 24-hours you've got odd socks on full display - you get the drift.
So if you've got kids who need trousers designed for growth, and that comes with extra length in the hem which can be let down as and when needed, saving parents and carers from forking out on a brand new pair six months in, worry not as M&S is selling these Boys' Super Skinny Longer Length School Trousers (2-18 Yrs), from £9. They also include an adjustable waist and they have crease-resistant technology and stain and weatherproof fabric.
Longer length school trousers are also available to buy at John Lewis and Tu Clothing, and you can also find longer length school skirts at M&S and Matalan.
If you're after black or grey school skirts with a more generous fit, then look no further than these Girls' Generous Fit Adjustable Waist Pleated Stain Resistant School Skirt, £8.25 which is available to buy at John Lewis. You can also get hold of these 2pk Girls' Plus Fit Pleated School Skirts (2 - 18 Yrs) from £10 at M&S, and these Permanent Pleat Plus Fit Skirt 2 Pack, £7 from Tu Clothing.
Below we have listed even more school uniform with extra sizing options as well as wide fitting school shoes.
- Boys' Adjustable Waist Generous Fit Stain Resistant School Trousers: Now £6.75 - John Lewis
- Grey Generous Fit Classic Plus Fit Shorts 2 Pack: £10 - Tu Clothing
- Leather Wide Fit Micro-Fresh® School Shoes - 12G Wide: £17 - Tu Clothing
Rhino Warrior Black leather boys riptape school shoes: £60 - StartRite
ToeZone Wide Fit Younger Girls Patent Leather Mary Jane School Shoes: £22 - very
Black Floral Mary Jane Wide Fit Shoes: £18 - Tu Clothing
Girls' Plus Fit Pleated School Pinafore (2-12 Yrs): From £10
Boys Black Slim Fit Slim Leg School Trouser 2 Pack: £10 Asda
Asda and Next also stock school uniform with extra sizing options if you're after more. Tesco stocks a wide selection of regular sizes and you can even get options for older girls at New Look.