Stylish British school uniform. Back to school soon: what school uniforms look like in different countries

Since September 1, 2013, a single school uniform has reappeared in Russian schools. In some regions, schools follow the recommendations of local authorities, while in others they set their own requirements for student clothing.

From the history of school uniforms

Few people know that fashion is school uniform came to Russia from England in 1834!!! First for boys, and then, when girls’ gymnasiums began to emerge, for girls. The boys sported caps with the emblem of the gymnasium, tunics, overcoats, jackets, trousers, black boots and with the obligatory satchel on their backs. The girls' uniform was also strict: brown dresses with aprons, albeit made of fabric High Quality and with an elegant cut that made the girl's silhouette slender.

However, already in those days, high school students had ambivalent attitudes towards uniforms. On the one hand, they were proud because the children of wealthy parents studied in gymnasiums, and the uniform emphasized their belonging to the upper class. On the other hand, they didn’t like me because they were required to wear a uniform after school. If high school students in uniform were met in the wrong places: in the theater, at the hippodrome, in a cafe, they had a hard time. On the days of Russian celebrations, high school students dressed in a festive uniform, close to the clothes of adults: a military suit for a boy and a dark dress with a pleated knee-length skirt for a girl.

After the revolution, the form was not thought about until 1949. In 1962, the boys were dressed in gray wool suits, and in 1973 - in suits made of blue wool blend, with an emblem and aluminum buttons. In 1976, girls also began to wear new uniforms. From then on, girls began to wear dark brown dresses, and boys began to wear blue suits. In the mid-80s, the last uniform reform took place: blue jackets were made for boys and girls.

And only in 1992 the school uniform was abolished, excluding the corresponding line from the law “On Education”. Brown dresses and blue suits were replaced by “washed jeans”, bell-bottoms and girlish outfits in the spirit of “who knows what”. IN modern Russia there was no single school uniform, as was the case in the USSR, but many lyceums and gymnasiums, especially the most prestigious ones, as well as some schools, had their own uniform, emphasizing the students’ belonging to a particular educational institution.

School uniform in different countries(some facts)

Modern students in conservative England still love school uniforms, which are part of the history of their school. For example, in one of the old English schools for boys, students from the 17th century to this day wear uniform ties and vests and, by the way, are proud that their clothes emphasize their corporate affiliation. The biggest European country The country in which school uniforms exist is Great Britain. In many of its former colonies the uniform was not abolished after independence, for example in India, Ireland, Australia, Singapore and South Africa.

In France, a uniform school uniform existed from 1927-1968. In Poland - until 1988.

There is no uniform school uniform in Germany, although there is debate about introducing one. Some schools have introduced uniform school clothing, which is not a uniform, since students can participate in its development. Typically, even during the Third Reich, schoolchildren did not have a uniform - they came to classes in casual clothes, in the uniform of the Hitler Youth (or other children's public organizations).

In Japan, school uniforms are compulsory for most middle and high schools. Each school has its own, but in reality there are not many options. Usually this White shirt and a dark jacket and trousers for boys, and a white shirt and a dark jacket and skirt for girls, or sailor fuku - “sailor suit”. The uniform usually comes with a large bag or briefcase. Pupils primary classes, as a rule, dress in ordinary children's clothing.

In India, school uniform is compulsory and consists of a light shirt and dark blue trousers for boys, white blouses with dark skirts for girls. In some schools, the school uniform may be a sari of the same color and cut.

School uniforms in Africa amaze with their variety and color schemes. In Africa, you can find schoolchildren not only in blue or light blue clothes, but also in yellow, pink, purple, orange and green.

In Jamaica, uniforms are compulsory for schoolchildren. This rule applies in most Caribbean countries. Many schools have a mandatory color for shoes and socks and an acceptable height of heels. Jewelry (except stud earrings) is usually prohibited, and some schools have their own requirements for student hairstyles. School uniforms for boys in Jamaica are most often khaki and consist of a short-sleeved shirt and trousers. School uniforms for girls vary significantly from school to school. A common option is a light shirt with short sleeves and a skirt or sundress below the knees. The uniform is often supplemented with stripes, emblems, and shoulder straps to distinguish between schools.

In regular schools in Cyprus, boys wear gray trousers with a white shirt, and girls wear a gray skirt or trousers, also with a white shirt. Some schools may have different student uniforms. For example, the color of trousers and skirts is changed to blue. Or a special uniform color is added for holidays.

In Turkey, school uniforms vary at different levels of education. For example, in elementary school, students wear blue uniforms. In middle and high school, boys wear dark gray trousers, white or blue shirts, jackets and ties. Girls wear skirts and shirts of the same color as boys, as well as ties. Most private schools have introduced their own versions of school uniforms.
In schools in Muslim countries, a headscarf is a mandatory attribute of the female school uniform. When girls turn 12, they wear the hijab. However, even up to the age of 12, starting from the first grade, they wear a school uniform, which is also Muslim clothing and is in many ways similar to the hijab.
In Myanmar, younger boys wear trousers and older boys wear long skirts.
Women's school uniforms in Laos are beautiful long skirt with a smell and an original ornament.
In Japan, school uniforms are compulsory for most middle and high schools. Most often this is a white shirt and dark jacket and trousers for boys, the uniform is called “gakuran”, and a white blouse, dark jacket and skirt for girls, or “sailor fuku” - “sailor suit”, with a distinctively bright tie. A detail of a Japanese schoolgirl's wardrobe is knee-highs or socks. The uniform usually comes with a large bag or briefcase. Primary schoolchildren, as a rule, dress in ordinary children's clothing.

In the USA and Canada, many private schools have school uniforms. IN public schools There is no uniform uniform, although some schools have introduced dress codes.

"Dress code" - the word is relatively new, but has already become fashionable, at least for those who work in an office. Literally means “clothing code,” that is, a system of identification marks, color combinations and shapes that indicate a person’s affiliation with a particular corporation. The employer can set his own rules: for example, women cannot come to work in trousers, or only in business suits, or skirts must be knee-length - neither shorter nor longer, free form on Fridays, etc. and so on. Many adult Russians have already joined the corporate spirit, but their children still go to school in “anything at all.”

“- Children should learn from childhood that a suit is more than just clothes. This is a means of communication. How others will communicate with you depends on how you look, says fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev. Possibly for promotion own self-esteem A school dress code can be a huge help because it allows you to dress stylishly, albeit formally.”

1 Schoolgirls Great Britain

2 Brand new uniform on the first day of the school year, London, Burlington Danes School.

3 Another school in London— Elizabeth Garrett Andersen. Here, students wear uniforms that they themselves designed. Teachers say that this way the children will not feel discomfort and will be happy to go to class in it.

4 College Students Eton I welcome Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to this educational institution.

5 School uniform Harrow distinguished by straw hats, otherwise it is a regular jacket and trousers.

6 Traditional school uniform in England in first-graders.

7 School at Christ Hospital and her students, dressed in a uniform that has not changed for 450 years.

8 Schoolchildren New Zealand and their school uniform

I also bring to your attention a selection of photographs of school students from around the world in school uniforms.
9 Schoolgirls from Colombia, who rush home after classes.

10 Students from India, also, apparently, heading home.


11 Students from China discussing a school project


12 Students from Jamaica


13 Very conservative school uniform of students from Malaysia


14 Form in Brazilian school.


15 School in Burundi, her students and teacher.


16 Several students and their teacher from Ghana


17 Indonesian schoolboy

18 Nigerian schoolchildren at recess


19 Schoolboy from Pakistan in beautiful shape


20 Bright uniforms of school students in Sari


21 Japanese schoolgirls


22 And another photo of schoolgirls from Japan


23 Schoolgirls in Vietnam. Specially tailored uniform for the holidays.

24 Students from one of the schools Nepal


25 Schoolgirls in South Africa

26 Little students from Burma


27 A little more India

In Great Britain, school uniforms appeared a long time ago, at the beginning of the 16th century. Most often, school uniforms were used in educational institutions. blue tones, but over time this “fashion” began to change.

You can take a look at the school uniforms of modern Englishmen:

1. This is what a school uniform looks like for primary school students at a school in Poynton, Cheshire.

2. Seventh grade students at Burlington Danes School, White City, London, are wearing school uniforms, which by the way have one interesting feature. At night or twilight, when students in this uniform walk along the roadsides highways, the shape reflects the light of passing cars. Special orafol elements are sewn into the fabric of the uniform. A very correct and original solution for the safety of young British people!

3. At London's Elizabeth Garrett Andersen School, students are encouraged to take part in designing their own school uniform. This approach allows us to better take into account the wishes of children and make the school uniform truly comfortable and elegant.

4. The fabric used in these school jackets from School Cullors is made from 100% recycled polyester. It takes 30 to make one such jacket. plastic bottles. For the first time, such school clothes appeared on sale in 2008.

5. Pupils at Eton College climbed a hedge to get a better view of Elizabeth II during her visit to the college in 1990. Eton College is under the patronage of the British royal house; both Prince William and Prince Harry studied here at one time.

6. Primary school pupils from Mere Brow School in Tarleton, Lancashire, play in the schoolyard.

7. The first day of the new school year at Nottingham Academy.

8. The uniform of one of the schools in the London district of Harrow also includes a straw hat, traditional for this school.

9. Modern school uniforms can be in bright colors.

10. Dress uniform Eton College, one of the most famous educational institutions in the world, includes a tailcoat and a smart vest.

11. Students at Christ's Hospital School must wear traditional form, the cut of which has not changed for 450 years. But the survey shows that children really like it and are proud of their “ancient” form.

12. In this photo, one of the employees of the Price and Bookland company demonstrates the products of her company - a school uniform for girls who profess Islam.

13. A seventh grade student at Oasis Akedemi Media City School begins her studies in the new semester.

14. Former Bexley Business School teacher George Plemper, now working as a photographer, came to take photographs for the school's students' photo albums.

15. There are also schools in the UK where wearing a school uniform is not compulsory. For example, pupils at Anthony Jell School in Wirksworth, ceremonial Derbyshire, attend classes in their normal clothes.

School uniforms are not just clothes for students. She serves as a reflection cultural traditions countries. Therefore, it is not surprising that the clothes of schoolchildren in different countries are so different.

1. School uniforms in Thailand are the sexiest

All students in Thailand are required to wear a school uniform from primary school before college. As a rule, this is the classic “light top - dark bottom”.

But students, in an effort to look mature and sexy, often choose tight blouses and extremely short miniskirts with deep slits.

2. School uniforms in England are the most orthodox

The style of the British school uniform is classic... It's simple and prim: secondary school students are required to wear an orthodox Western-style school uniform. Boys wear classic suits, leather boots and must wear a tie. Girls also wear Western-style clothes and dress shoes. Psychologists believe that this classic style of clothing subconsciously influences the temperament of students in England. School uniform colors may vary from school to school.

3. School uniforms in Korea are the most gentlemanly

Those who saw the movie "Mean Girl" probably remember the school uniform that the heroine was wearing. This type of clothing is the most common type of school uniform in Korea. Boys wear white Western-style shirts and trousers. Girls wear white shirts, dark skirts and jackets and ties.

4. School uniforms in Japan are the most nautical

For students in Japan, the school uniform is not only a symbol of the school, but also a symbol modern trends fashion, and even more so - a decisive factor when choosing a school. Japanese school uniforms for girls use nautical motifs. Therefore, it is also often called a sailor suit or sailor uniform. The form also uses anime elements. Japanese school uniforms for boys are classic dark in color with a stand-up collar and are similar to Chinese tunics.

5. School uniforms in Malaysia are the most conservative

All students in Malaysia are subject to fairly strict rules. Girls' dresses should be long enough to cover the knees, and shirt sleeves should cover the elbows. Compared to Thai students, Malay students are much more conservative.

6. School uniforms in Australia are the most uniform

Pupils in Australia (both boys and girls) are required to wear black leather shoes and white socks. They wear school uniforms all the time, except for physical education lessons, for which they are required to wear sports uniforms.

7. School uniforms in Oman are the most ethnic

School uniforms in Oman are considered to have the most distinctly ethnic characteristics in the world. Male and female students wear traditional clothing, and female students wear veils.

8. School uniforms in Bhutan are the most practical

School uniforms in most schools in China differ only in size. Moreover, there are almost no differences between the uniforms of boys and girls - they wear loose tracksuits.

Probably the first thing we associate with the British school is the uniform. In all decent schools it has existed for a long time and serves as a badge of distinction: the more elite the institution, the cooler and more formal their school uniform. In London, I spent a whole day visiting about a dozen schools, talking to teachers, looking at buildings and children. I will tell you about this adventure later.

Photographing children, especially at school, is very difficult. Yes, and it is prohibited. The plus is that in London no one pays attention to a man with a camera around his neck, therefore you can easily take pictures from the stomach on the go.

London schoolchildren are lucky in that they have best museums in the world, which is what teachers use. In galleries and museums there are always several groups of schoolchildren during the day. They bring lunch with them, which they eat on the lawn.



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4. Despite cold weather, many children, although they are wearing jackets, their legs are not covered. Unusual for Russia.

5. B elite schools The white population predominates, but in ordinary ones it’s the other way around. Although it is not customary to talk about this - tolerance.

6. Sitting on the grass is an indispensable attribute of England. The director of one of the schools in Brighton, giving a tour of the building, was asked where is the dining room, replied: “On the football field. Or in assembly hall if it's cold."

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8. Guys from QEH School. Cost of education: 400,000 rubles per year.

9. In expensive schools, teachers are more often men.

10. Either Nike or Adidas. There is no other option.

11. There is a famous one in London City School for boys. A separate building was built for girls, there is no uniform or elitism there.

12. The British always lift their socks as high as possible.

13. Beautiful. The locals don't seem to pay any attention to the rain. While tourists, wrapped in jackets and scarves, hide under umbrellas.

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15. In museums, lessons are held right on the floor in the corridor. And only the arrogant Chinese interrupt the regular school day.

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18. In one of the schools I caught the morning service.

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So, what is often found in the form of young British:
colors: dark blue, dark green, red, black gray
top: shirt, polo, tie, jumper, jacket
bottom: trousers, shorts
shoes: shoes, sneakers, socks under shorts.

I emphasized what I like and what Russia doesn’t have. I think it’s worth expressing your opinion about school uniforms. I'm for school uniforms if she looks like that impressive and sits like that comfortable, that there is nothing even to compare with clothes from M&S. Well design must be thought out to the smallest detail: up to the stripes on the socks, up to every seam and bend. Only then will they be happy to wear it. Examples: 1, 13 and 16 photos.

Starting this year, the (dis)respected Putin introduced mandatory uniforms in schools. Everywhere I studied, it was the same, but now it’s kind of stricter. I don’t know exactly how the choice of form occurs, but it seems to me that the head teacher (director) simply goes to the market and sees what she likes best. Because almost all schools in Russia have the most terrible uniform of unknown origin, which in no way shows the elitism of the institution.

Therefore, there is another way out - don’t care. If you don't have a super cool uniform, then you can wear whatever you want (within reason). You can see how they walk at my school in my Instagram. And everyone is happy.

P.S. I don’t like Zaitsev’s new uniform.

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Today it is difficult to imagine at least one school where students would be allowed to come to classes in ordinary clothes. Any educational institution strives to accustom children to strict discipline, and school uniforms are the best assistant for this.

In some countries, a school uniform is not just clothing, but a whole reflection of the cultural traditions of a particular state. In this regard, in many places it has common features and, of course, very noticeable and interesting differences.

History of creation

School uniforms in England appeared as an official dress code under King Henry VIII. The uniform of the military was taken as the basis. Initially, it was just a long raincoat of exclusively dark blue color. This shade was chosen for a reason. Firstly, it was believed that the dark blue tone would teach children humility. Secondly, blue paint was the cheapest and most easily available at that time. Christ's Hospital became the first educational institution in the history of England where it was decided to introduce school uniforms.

Since the decree of free primary education for all children was issued in 1870, the need for school uniforms in England has increased dramatically. And following Christ's Hospital, all educational institutions in the country decided to introduce strict uniforms for their students.

Quite interesting is the fact that school uniforms were created specifically for the poor. Afterwards, private educational institutions began to appear, considering it a special pride. They used special clothes not to make all students equal, but, on the contrary, to show their attitude towards the more privileged strata of society. It was during this period that the uniform became a “trick” of elite schools.

But the matter does not stop there. Many students, trying to look even better, began to button their jackets with a certain number of buttons, wear school caps at a certain angle, lace their shoes in as many different ways as they can imagine, and carry bags over the shoulder or simply by the handle.

School uniforms in England: description

At that time, the uniform tried to “adapt” to the age characteristics of the students. The costumes of boys who studied in primary school consisted of predominantly dark gray shorts and blazers (jackets). Socks were always worn with shorts. They were also grey. A shirt of the same color was always worn under the jacket. For holidays or special events, students wore white. For teenagers, regular long pants were approved. On their feet, the students wore classic black boots. With the onset of cold weather, every schoolchild put on a pullover with a cutout on the chest in the form of a triangle.

The school uniform for girls included an ordinary blouse, dress and apron. A little later, around the turn of the 20th century, girls began to wear sundresses.

English school uniforms continued to morph and change until the 1950s. It was during this period that reforms took place in the country, and secondary education became accessible to all. Then the idea was born to make one standard of formal clothing for all educational institutions. This is how the division of uniforms into “summer” and “winter” appeared. In fact, it was noticeably larger for girls. After all, during the warm period they wore simple dresses to study, and with the onset of cold weather they changed into insulated sundresses.

And, of course, the highlight of the English school uniform is the logo. All students proudly wore the insignia of their school. Most often it was embroidered on a tie or jacket. Much less often it was placed on special uniform caps.

Features of England

England is a very conservative country. And she follows her traditions very closely. And the school uniform became one of them. Therefore, every educational institution still provides uniforms to all its students. And not only a suit, but also outerwear, as well as small wardrobe details: socks, a tie, etc. Moreover, school uniforms in England are available in any size and are issued to each student completely free of charge.

There is a very attractive tradition at one Elizabeth Garrett school in London. There, any student can personally participate in the process of creating their future form. Of course, everything happens within certain limits, but individual wishes will be taken into account.

England continues to respect traditions and adhere to established rules. Every self-respecting educational institution has a strict dress code. What it will be like is decided by the institution independently, but based on established standards. In some cities in England, for example, the appearance of clothing still depends on the age of the students who wear it. The tradition of seasonal school uniforms for girls has also been preserved.

The modern form has a much greater variety of colors. Now you don’t have to wear only dark and blue colors. It became allowed to use brighter shades. For example, red or burgundy. Girls can afford checkered shirts, replacing regular blouses with them. And in addition to caps, school berets appeared.

Finally

School uniform is really necessary in any educational institution. She teaches children discipline and order. It can also help eliminate competition among students. After all, no one would think of organizing a beauty contest where there are rules requiring the wearing of a special school uniform.