What to wear for the school run - will you be preening for the first day back?
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A new survey has revealed that a massive two thirds of mums dress to impress on the first school run of the academic year, with the average school-run-mum spending up to 25 minutes getting ready for the first day of term - that's seven minutes longer than she spends getting her kids sorted!
The research - undertaken by Sainsbury's - also discovered that these mums will have splashed out £60 for new clothes, shoes or accessories, whilst one in five will have indulged in a £50 haircut ready for the start of term - which astonishingly is more than the £72 they spend on a uniform and stationery for their child!
Three-quarters of mums 'fessed up that they would never wear the same outfit as the day before when they turn up at school, and seven in ten admitted they were nervous about how the other school gate mums perceived them.
A spokesperson for Sainsbury's commented on the findings, saying: 'Mums feel the need to impress at the school gate, so much so they spend more time and money on themselves than their kids.
'And it seems looking their best is something else they want to perfect for the first day of school. People are often quick to judge, and a massive number of mums feel the need to impress at the school gates and purposefully get their hair done or splash out on new clothes.
'So much so they're spending more time and money on themselves, rather than getting their kids ready to step out the front door in their new school uniform.'
What do you think? Do you make the effort for the first day back? Or do you dress up for the school run everyday? Or, is it strictly coat over pyjamas and slippers for your school drop offs?
If you're heading out this week for a new uniform for your little star pupil, here's our round-up of what the high street has to offer....
- Sports uniforms at Tesco<p> Boys Sweat Top, £3, Boys 2 Pack T-Shirt, £2 and Boys 2 Pack Football Shorts £3, Trainers £15 by Gola, Boys 2 Pack T-Shirt, £2 and Boys Joggers, £3, Trainers £6 all from <a href="http://www.clothingattesco.com/">Tesco</a>.</p>
- Uniforms at Woolworths<p> Girls Puffed Shirts, £8 from <a href="http://www.woolworths.co.uk/">Woolworths.co.uk.</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
- Uniforms at Marks and Spencer<p> Girls Embroided Blouse, £9 for 2 pack, Girls Stormwear Pinafore, £6, Girls Scuff Resistant Shoes, £18, Girls Broderie Socks, £6 for 5 pack all from <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/">Marks and Spencer.</a><br /> </p>
- Uniforms at Marks and Spencer<p> Double-breasted pinafore, £10 from <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/">Marks and Spencer.</a><br /> </p>
- Girls uniform at Tesco<p> Girls 2 Pack Pinafore, £7, Younger Girls Pique Polo Shirt, £2, 3 Pack Tights, Younger Girls Frill Blouse, £4, Girls Jersey Trousers, £4, 7 Pack Socks, £4, Girls Basic Cardigan, £3, Junior Girls Short Sleeve Blouse, £3, Girls Flannel Zigzag Skirt, £7, 7 Pack Socks, £4 all from <a href="http://www.clothingattesco.com/">Tesco</a></p>
- Uniforms at Woolworths<p> Girls Blue Cardigan, £10 from <a href="http://www.woolworths.co.uk/">Woolworths.co.uk</a></p>
- Uniforms at Woolworths<p> Girls Long Sleeve Blouses, £12 from <a href="http://www.woolworths.co.uk/">Woolworths.co.uk.</a><br /> </p>
- Uniforms at ASDA<p> V-neck jumper, £3 from <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/clothing/10,default,sc.html">George at ASDA</a>.</p>
- Uniforms at Tesco<p> Boys Shirt, £5, Boys Flat Front Trousers, £6, Older Boys Cardigan, £9, Boys 3 Pack Long Sleeve Easy Care Shirt, £4, Older Boys Pocket Trousers, £7, Sweatshirt, £2, Polo Shirt, 75p,. 3 Pack Long Sleeve Non Iron Shirt, £9 all from <a href="http://www.clothingattesco.com/">Tesco.</a></p>
- Uniforms at Marks and Spencer<p> Girls Ultimate Non Iron Shirt, £10 for 3 pack, Girls Knitted Bootleg Trousers, £7 both from <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/">Marks and Spencer.</a><br /> </p>
- Uniforms at ASDA<p> Flippy Skirt, £5 from <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/clothing/10,default,sc.html">George at ASDA.</a><br /> </p>
- Boys uniform from Tu at Sainsbury's<p> Boys uniform from <a href="http://www.sainsburys-tu-clothing.co.uk/">Tu at Sainsbury’s </a></p>
- Uniforms at Woolworths<p> Girls Woven Pinafore Set, £12 from <a href="http://www.woolworths.co.uk/">Woolworths.co.uk</a>.</p>
- Girls uniform from Tu at Sainsbury's<p> Girls uniform from <a href="http://www.sainsburys-tu-clothing.co.uk/">Tu at Sainsburys</a></p>
- Uniforms at ASDA<p> Short-Sleeve Shirt 2 Pack, £3 from <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/clothing/10,default,sc.html">George at ASDA.</a><br /> </p>
- Uniforms at Marks and Spencer<p> Older Boys Stormwear Blazer, £19, Boys Super Crease Stormwear Pleated Trousers, £8, Boys Ultimate Long Sleeved Shirt, £10 for 3 pack all from <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/">Marks and Spencer</a>.<br /> </p>
- Girls school uniform from John Lewis<p> Unisex V-neck Cotton Cardigan, £11-£16, Non-iron Long Sleeve Blouse (pack of 2), £8-£14, Girl's Boxpleat Tunic, £15-£17, Girl Cotton Tights (pack of 2), £6-£7.75, Hunter wellingtons, £32 all from <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/" target="_blank">John Lewis. </a></p>
- Boys school uniform from John Lewis<p> V-neck Pullover, £9-£14, Boys' Easy-Care Trousers, £8-£10 from<a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/" target="_blank"> John Lewis. </a></p>
- School uniforms from Matalan<p> Girls's Polo Shirts, £4, Zip Front Pinafore, £5.50, Polo Tops, £4, Woven Pocket Trousers, £4 from <a href="http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/categorylist/dept/kids_girls-schoolwear?resetFilters=true#productsPerPage=40&page=0" target="_blank">Matalan. </a></p>
- School uniforms from BHS<p> Pinafore dress, £12, Blouse, £4, socks £3 (pack of two), Shoes, £10 all from <a href="http://www.bhs.co.uk/" target="_blank">BHS. </a></p>
- School uniforms from BHS<p> Shirt, £3 for pack of three, Jumper, £5, Trousers, £3.50, Blazer, £15 and Boots, £20 all from <a href="http://www.bhs.co.uk/" target="_blank">BHS.</a></p>
