Husky Size School Uniforms

From LoveToKnow Kids

With more schools turning to dress codes for their students, some parents are searching for husky size school uniforms to fit their larger-sized children. Unlike slim size uniforms, many stores actually have a selection from which to choose.

Many manufacturers make husky size school uniforms for boys and girls.

Benefits of School Uniforms

There have been many debates over whether schools should require uniforms or even a dress code, but the majority feels there are many benefits to dress codes. Uniforms bring unity to a school and help students focus on character development. Since clothing can make a person stand out in a crowd, a dress code puts everyone at the same level. Uniforms don't distinguish between social classes, race or even body types such as children who are husky or slim. Other benefits of uniforms include:

Promoting student safety
Cost-effectiveness
Focusing on inner-beauty
Building self-esteem

Ordering Husky Uniforms

Husky sizes are made for the shorter, stockier boys. Pants are fuller through the hips and thighs. If your son's pants or shorts fit well in the length, but seem tight in the waist, order a husky instead of a larger size. This goes for shirts that fit okay except for them being a bit snug across the middle. Boys' uniforms that come in husky are:

Pants
Shorts
Sweaters
Polo shirts
Other shirts

When ordering husky-style girls' school uniforms, many designers have labeled them as a plus or half size. Some manufacturers may still call them husky, but for the most part, that title is reserved for boys' clothing. Girls' uniforms that comes in plus sizes are:

Pants
Shorts
Skorts
Jumpers
Blouses
Polo shirts
Sweaters

Measuring for School Uniforms

Before ordering or purchasing husky size school uniforms, take a few quick measurements of your child:

Height -- Have your child stand barefooted against the wall. Mark the wall where the top of your child's head meets the wall. Measure from that point to the floor.
Chest/bust -- With your child's arms out to his or her sides, measure the fullest part of the chest/bust over underwear. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight.
Waist -- In the same stance as above, measure over underwear at the smallest part of the waist.
Hips/seat -- Have your child stand relaxed and measure at the fullest part of the seat/hips.
Inseam -- Your child should stand up straight and be barefooted with legs slightly apart. Measure from crotch along the leg to the floor. Subtract 1 1/2 inches for this measurement.

Where to Find Husky Size School Uniforms

While some local retail stores carry a variety of husky size school uniforms, you have a better chance of getting what you want by purchasing them online, although not every carrier has every item in a husky or plus size. Here is a sampling of some Web sites that sell them:

Old Navy offers some boys husky uniform components in medium through XXL for shirts and sizes 10-18 for bottoms. The online store also has girls plus size uniform tops in large to XXL and shorts, pants and skorts in sizes 8-16.
Lands' End -- Carries large selection of school uniforms in girls plus sizes 7-16 and boys husky sizes 8-20.
All Heart Kids -- Has some uniforms in girls half sizes and boys husky sizes 10-20.
JC Penney -- School uniforms by Izod are available in girls plus size 10-18 and boys husky sizes 8-20.
Sears has some husky uniforms in sizes 10H-20H and girls plus sizes in 10 1/2 to 20 1/2.

A Final Note

Shop early to find the best selection and prices on husky size school uniforms. You may also find that some sizes run larger than others, so have your child try the clothes in the store, if you shop locally. Allow room for growth spurts and clothing shrinkage. Husky sized school uniforms seem to be to the most sought-after clothing for school.