Back to School - Uniforms vs. Labels

As kids head back to school, parents everywhere scramble to find the necessary notebooks, colored pencils, calculators, and other supplies. Just around the corner, the battle over the “right” labeled wardrobe is brewing. Parents cringe at this time of year knowing that last year’s jeans just won’t do and this year’s can only come from one place. Luckily, The Giggle Guide^® has done its homework and found some of the trendiest clothing lines for Fall that earn an A+ from kids and parents alike!

In the opposite corner a different kind of trend is emerging and many public schools are making the switch to uniforms. School uniforms have been credited with making schools safer, decreasing peer pressure, and increasing focus on learning, leading to better academic performance. Parents are beginning to embrace this idea and so are public schools around the country.

Whether kids are heading back in khakis and a polo or in their own personal style, The Giggle Guide^® has found the leading outfitters for Back to School!

French Toast Uniforms

French Toast Uniforms have been a staple in the uniform industry for 10 years, offering quality and affordable wardrobes for students around the country. As a private company, French Toast puts an emphasis on researching the uniform trend and offering the most modern cuts around. With sizes ranging from 2T to size 20 in slim and husky, this line grows with kids from preschool through high school. Modern pleat skirts for girls and twill cargos for boys classically pair with powder blue and burgundy polos.

The French Toast line lives up to its pledge for value with prices ranging from $5.50 for toddler shirts to $21.98 for boys outerwear. Additionally, by offering 5% back to your school on all purchases, French Toast is making uniforms an appealing option.

More information about the French Toast Uniforms line can be found at www.FrenchToast.com.

Classroom Uniforms

Classroom Uniforms, an institution in the uniform industry, takes uniform fashion to another level with flared khakis, and A-line and buckle-adorned skirts. Sizes range from youth extra small to adult triple extra large. All styles are made to last with double stitched hems, durable fabrics, and fade resistant colors. Fabrics are resistant to spills, stains, pilling, and fiber loss, allowing wardrobes to stretch for longer and with fewer pieces. Classroom Uniforms estimates that a wardrobe sized 7-14 ranges from $100-$150 which is a great value in a tough economy.

With an intense focus on the bringing the benefits of uniforms to schools everywhere, Classroom Uniforms offers seminars, bringing their knowledgeable staff to communities to discuss the options and benefits in making the switch to uniformed schools.

For more information about Classroom Uniforms and becoming a retailer visit www.ClassroomUniforms.com.

Knuckleheads

With a huge celebrity following, Knuckleheads is a line that oozes individuality and high style. With blackout jeans and moto leather jackets, the Knuckleheads line for boys allows their inner rocker to come through. Plaid pants and fedoras are some of the biggest hits with celebrity kids. Dark denim in indigo and black are adorned with contrast stitching that make this line one of a kind. Sizes range from 6 months to size 16 and are even available in men’s sizes. The Rodgers button down striped sweater paired with the Grady plaid fedora is one of the hottest looks for fall.

For more information about the trendy boy line Knuckleheads visit www.knuckleheadsclothing.com.

Wonderboy

The Wonderboy line brings a new level of sophistication to picture day with styles ranging from casual to dapper. The Wonderboy line is made for, “the kid of the monkey bars” and allows boys everywhere to strut their stuff. Quality made button downs are cut to impress with the latest palettes like seagrass, candy dot, and geoblooms. Everyday tees are simple and carefree, making hip statements with modern designs like good egg and alpha male. The attention is in the details with custom buttons and contrast double stitching, grosgrain trim and and signature yoke tags. Wonderboy offers quality and style like no other!

For more information about the Wonderboy line visit www.wonderboyclothing.com.

Tea Collection

Known and loved for it’s globally influenced lines and exceptional quality, Tea Collection is always in fashion. Their latest indigo arts collection is inspired by the ancient Japanese art of indigo dye, and features beautiful kimono robes, floral wrap dresses and organic tops and tees with an Asian flavor. Also check out the new indigo play collection which offers fabulously stylish clothing at affordable prices “for little citizens of the world.” Sizes range from newborn to 8 years.

More information about Tea Collection can be found at www.teacollection.com.