simka2 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I realize I am probably over reacting, but wow! I just got the dress code for the kids school. "Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be knee length. Tights and/or leggings under shorts, skirts and dresses that reach the knee will not be accepted as a substitute-the short, skirt, and/or dress must reach the knee." DD10 has legs like a stork! There are not a pair of shorts out there (other than boys basketball shorts) that will come to her knees. :glare: This is Texas people!!! It gets really hot! Vent over. Ugh :tongue_smilie: I would rather they just had uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Oh, I hear you on not finding things the right length. Dd11 is about a size 12 in length in an 8 in the body. Everything is short on her. I loved wearing a uniform to school growing up. No clothing decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I realize I am probably over reacting, but wow! I just got the dress code for the kids school. "Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be knee length. Tights and/or leggings under shorts, skirts and dresses that reach the knee will not be accepted as a substitute-the short, skirt, and/or dress must reach the knee." DD10 has legs like a stork! There are not a pair of shorts out there (other than boys basketball shorts) that will come to her knees. :glare: This is Texas people!!! It gets really hot! Vent over. Ugh :tongue_smilie: I would rather they just had uniforms. My dd wears a uniform (generic khaki or navy shorts/pants or a specific plaid skort/jumper.). The skorts are unalterable. The jumpers come long and needing hemmed, but no one past 2nd grade wears them. Length on the tall and skinny is still an issue (we get 2 inches above the ground from kneeling) but the choices are just limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Oh, I hear you on not finding things the right length. Dd11 is about a size 12 in length in an 8 in the body. Everything is short on her. I loved wearing a uniform to school growing up. No clothing decisions. Despite length/width issues---I LOVE a uniform. Buy a few shirts, a few khaki shorts and pants, a couple of plaid skorts, a few tights/leggings/socks, a solid sweater, a pair of solid dressier school shoes and a pair of solid tennis shoes-------now, MIX 'N MATCH. It sounds like a lot, but she's been wearing these clothes, daily, since August and isn't close to growing out of anything. Only the white shirts have stain problems (duh....no white next time.). She just adds tights and a sweater, as needed. The pants and skorts all have adjustable waists and the material on the skort is extremely durable and hides any stains. I also bought quality khaki pants (Lands End and Nautica--which was similar in price to Lands End) and they seem to be stain resistant. I expect much of it will be able to be passed down to her sister. No worries about it going out of style. :) Edited November 29, 2011 by snickelfritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 That's difficult. My boys have a uniform and it makes life so much easier. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I would look at the uniform separates......the skirts and shorts would solve your problem. Add in some kaki pants and it's a basic wardrobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I feel sorry for you. My DS's legs are like stork too. All shorts are very short on him. That's annoying but maybe a skirt is the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Could you do something like this? http://prettydubs.blogspot.com/2010/04/add-length-to-your-shorts.html Unfortunately, this wouldn't work for my DS, who has now grown out of all the pants I just bought at the beginning of the school year! :glare: ETA: This could also work for those too short skirts they sell in the stores!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Could you do something like this?http://prettydubs.blogspot.com/2010/04/add-length-to-your-shorts.html Unfortunately, this wouldn't work for my DS, who has now grown out of all the pants I just bought at the beginning of the school year! :glare: ETA: This could also work for those too short skirts they sell in the stores!! Yeah, it is going to have to be something like that if she ever wants to wear shorts. Poor thing! It gets really hot here and the moment she comes home she will be out with her horse, so that means jeans or breeches. Even when were at a very conservative Bible college skirts and shorts could be within a credit card length of the knee. To the knee sounds a bit extreme to me. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caedmyn Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 DD's school has uniforms and skirts/dresses have to reach the knee. No shorts/skorts or leggings allowed. If she'll wear skirts you might check out French Toast--they have a large variety of skirts in various lengths. Lots of skorts and shorts too but I don't know if they have knee-length ones or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 You could also go the opposite direction and trim down pants. My girls typically choose skirts longer than knee length - the miniBoden gypsy skirts are nice, and the summer fabrics are very light weight. They even worked well when we were in FL and LA this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You could try Lands End. I know they sell unhemmed uniform pants. They might sell unhemmed shorts. Or stick with capris. Not shorts, but they'd be long enough. I do actually prefer uniforms over a strict dress code. My older kids have uniforms--blue/tan pants, shorts or dresses/skirts, red/white/blue collared shirts. No requirement on length of shorts or skirts come to think of it other than to please wear shorts or tights under skirts for modesty. And I know for a fact that there are a lot of 1st grade girls who do not follow this request because they like to bend over and flash it all to unsuspecting eyes.:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Are capris legal? They might end up being knee-length shorts on her. Alternatively, is it legal to buy pants, cut off the legs and hem them yourself, or bribe someone you know to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Pedal pushers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarajon Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Are capris legal? They might end up being knee-length shorts on her. Alternatively, is it legal to buy pants, cut off the legs and hem them yourself, or bribe someone you know to do it? That’s quite tough. DD’s school has uniform. So won’t need to worry about clothes anymore. Buying pant & cutting them the desired length is quite a good idea. It works with growing kids. Also the cut piece can be used as an extension after few months if required! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 I was watching dd this morning walking around in knee length leggings and a sweatshirt. I started to wonder why knee length leggings would be legal, just not under a skirt or shorts. The entire thing is baffling to me :001_huh:. I will most likely alter some of her clothing come spring. I am really not against dress codes that are reasonable, this one just seems a bit strange ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 You may find that the dress code is more flexible than you would expect. My kids need knee length shorts or skirts but knee length seems to mean "close to the knee" when actually applied. They are both tall and thin and have been wearing things that are 2 or 3 inches above the knee without an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caedmyn Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I was watching dd this morning walking around in knee length leggings and a sweatshirt. I started to wonder why knee length leggings would be legal, just not under a skirt or shorts. The entire thing is baffling to me :001_huh:. I will most likely alter some of her clothing come spring. I am really not against dress codes that are reasonable, this one just seems a bit strange ;) I read it as leggings are allowed under a skirt, etc, but the skirt/shorts must still reach the knee. Do they allow leggings without something over them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 For shorts, maybe you could hem-up some capris/pedalpushers. I'm not much for a seamstress so not sure what would be involved, but it may be easier to hem-up capris than to add fabric to shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I was watching dd this morning walking around in knee length leggings and a sweatshirt. I started to wonder why knee length leggings would be legal, just not under a skirt or shorts. The entire thing is baffling to me :001_huh:. When I read the quote you posted, I interpreted it to mean that putting leggings under a skirt or shorts that are above the knee wouldn't be an acceptable way to meet the dress code - the skirt and shorts have to be knee length on their own. Many kids around here wear leggings under their uniform jumpers/skirts so that they don't have to worry about modesty during recess or on the stairs, although some wear bike shorts for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Mid-calf loose skirts are very nice for hot weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 J.C. Penney has knee length shorts and Possibly old navy. I also cut a pair of dd's jeans to make knee length shorts. The knee length is pretty standard for dress code in schools. Be glad she can wear shorts. Jr. High and High Schools here (also in TX) don't allow them at all. After 5th grade, shorts are a no-no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Are boys' basketball shorts allowed? That is what my dd wears when she needs knee-length shorts. She has also bought capris at Academy; they are lightweight and, in some ways, cooler than shorts (we are in Texas, also). We have also been able to find some things, such as basic khaki or navy shorts and skirts, at a "school uniform" store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My girls are pretty tall. I mean , my 13 yr old is 5 ft 9 and still growing. Anyways, I've had good luck with French Toast and Lands End for longer styled shorts. I will warn you if you order French Toast clothes online be DARNED sure that the stuff fits. We had a stiff with them last year where we ordered a one piece dress and a pair of pants and we assumed that it was the right size. We got them and it wasn't. So they wanted us to pay to return the clothes along with a surcharge just to exchange sizes. Im not sure if we're spoiled with the Lands End customer serrvice or what? But just wanted to exchange sizes We had to argue and argue for them to send us a return slip just to exchange sizes. I don't care for their customer service. But they do have a wide varity. My suggestion is to even go to a school uniform store in your area and try on sizes if you want to order from French Toast. I believe that Sears also carries French Toast as well as Walmart and Kmart. But that's only during school season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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