School outfits for girls: stylish looks beyond a boring uniform

Many schools don’t have a strict uniform but do have a dress code: muted colours, a neat look, comfort. Here’s how to build school outfits for girls that are comfortable for her and easy for you.

Fewer, better pieces

Instead of a pile of random clothes, choose 6–8 quality pieces that all work together — ideally in one palette: navy, grey, burgundy, white.

The primary school essentials

1. 2–3 white blouses in soft cotton. A round collar, like our Peter Pan blouse, looks smart and doesn’t rub.
2. A skirt with an elastic waist — easy to put on by herself. The tweed “Andriana” skirt holds its shape all day.
3. A pinafore dress — one piece, a whole outfit, like our houndstooth pinafore.
4. Shorts or trousers for PE or school trips. Tweed “Andriana” shorts with tights are stylish and warm.
5. A bomber or blazer for chilly mornings.
6. A party dress for school concerts and photos.

Ready-made looks

• Classic: white blouse + tweed skirt + opaque tights + loafers.
• Comfortable: blouse + shorts + tights + bomber.
• Festive: pinafore + blouse + patent shoes.
• First day of school: a lace-collar tweed dress — “Zlata” or “Melania”.

Which fabrics to choose

Cotton for blouses — it absorbs moisture and doesn’t build static. Tweed for skirts, pinafores and outer layers — dense, crease-resistant and doesn’t need washing every day. Avoid 100% synthetics.

Practical tips

• Make sure she can do up buttons and zips by herself.
• Buy with a little room to grow.
• Label clothes — fewer lost jackets in the cloakroom.

Shop the tweed collection and blouses.