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 the fashion for school uniforms 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, however, made of high quality fabric 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.
It was only in 1992 that the school uniform was abolished by deleting the corresponding line from the Law “On Education”. Brown dresses and blue suits have replaced “washed jeans”, flared trousers and girlish outfits in the spirit of “whatever”. In modern Russia there was no single school uniform, as there was 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 uniforms in different countries (some facts)
Modern pupils 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 largest European country in which there is a school uniform 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. What is characteristic is that even during the time of the Third Reich, schoolchildren did not have a single 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 is a white shirt and dark jacket and trousers for boys, and a white shirt and dark jacket and skirt for girls, or a sailor fuku - “sailor suit”. The uniform usually comes with a large bag or briefcase. Primary schoolchildren, 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 generally 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.
The Laotian women's school uniform is distinguished by a beautiful long skirt with a wraparound pattern and an original pattern.
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. There is no uniform in public schools, although some schools have a dress code.
"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, loose uniform 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. Perhaps the school dress code can be of great help to improve your self-esteem, because it allows you to dress stylishly, albeit strictly.”
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
A school uniform is not only comfortable clothing for schoolchildren, which indicates their belonging to a particular school, but also at the same time combines certain traditions of the state. And it is quite possible for a schoolchild to belong to a certain state just by virtue of his school attire.
School uniform in Japan
Schoolchildren from the Land of the Rising Sun can easily be called the most fashionable. The fact is that school uniforms often reflect the traditions of not only Japan itself, but also the school. Most often, the clothes resemble a sailor suit:
...or clothes from popular anime. And, of course, a mandatory attribute for girls is knee socks.
But for boys the choice is not so wide. Most often this is a classic dark blue suit or trousers with a jumper, under which a blue shirt is worn.
School uniform in Thailand
They say that the school uniform in Thailand is the most classic - white top and black bottom, for both boys and girls. Absolutely all children are required to wear it, from elementary school to college.
School uniforms in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a Muslim country, but the hijab or veil is not a mandatory uniform for girls. Schoolgirls dress in green, toe-length dresses, over which they can wear a jacket. The boys wear regular black suits. And, of course, one of the attributes is a skullcap on the head.
School uniform in Indonesia
For girls, the school uniform in Indonesia includes a long skirt, leggings, a white shirt and a headscarf.
School uniform in England
Although school uniforms are compulsory in England, each educational institution has the right to set its own standard of clothing for students. Most often this is a jacket or jumper with the school emblem, a white shirt, for a girl - a pleated knee-length skirt, for a boy - trousers.
School uniform in India
In India, girls usually study in separate classes from boys. The school uniform for primary school students includes a blue shirt, a lilac skirt or sundress for girls, trousers for boys, and a mandatory striped tie.
School uniform in Uganda
The equipment of schoolchildren in Uganda is also dictated by each school separately. An important rule is that clothes should be made from natural lightweight fabrics, most often chintz. For girls, these are plain dresses with a white collar, and for boys, shirts of the same color. Small men also wear shorts.
School uniforms in Cameroon
In this African republic, girls are dressed in long blue dresses with a white collar, and boys can attend school as they please.
In Great Britain, school uniforms first appeared during the reign of King Henry VIII (1509 – 1547). It was blue, because it was believed that wearing such a color was supposed to teach children humility, and the fabric of this color was the cheapest.
In modern England, each school has its own uniform; in addition, school symbols are widely used.
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1. This is what a school uniform looks like for primary school students at a school in Poynton, Cheshire.
2. The beginning of a new school year. Year 7 students at Burlington Danes School, White City, London, wear their school uniform.
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. Each student was given a digital photo frame.
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. The dress uniform of Eton College, one of the most famous educational institutions in the world, includes a tailcoat and a smart waistcoat.
11. Pupils at Christ's Hospital School must wear the traditional uniform, 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.
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The question of whether a uniform school uniform is needed can be argued until you are hoarse. Proponents of dress codes believe that they maintain classroom discipline and promote cohesion and equality. And parents don’t have a headache about what to dress their child in. Opponents argue that this approach to clothing kills individuality and has little effect on the learning process.
website proposes not to argue, but simply to see what children in different countries of the world wear to school. Many options look quite stylish and practical, judge for yourself.
Japan
Japanese school uniform for girls "sera-fuku" occupies a special place in anime cartoons and manga comics and is known throughout the world. A nautical-style blouse plus a pleated skirt, which gets shorter in high school. Low-heeled shoes and knee socks are required and worn even in winter. To prevent them from slipping, schoolgirls glue them to their feet with special glue.
Great Britain
In England Everything is strict with the school dress code. The very first uniform was blue. It was believed that this color taught children to be organized and humble, but it was also the cheapest fabric. Now each establishment has its own uniform and symbolism. Until now, in some schools everything is so strict that even in the heat it is forbidden to wear shorts. This summer, schoolchildren went on strike and came in skirts. After which many schools introduced gender-neutral school uniforms.
Australia
The Australian education system has borrowed a lot from the UK. The school uniform is very similar to the British one, only lighter and more open. Due to the hot climate and active sun, many educational institutions include hats or panama hats as part of their uniforms.
Cuba
In Cuba, school uniforms come in several variations: white top - yellow bottom, blue top - blue bottom. As well as white shirts and burgundy sundresses or trousers with a mandatory element - a pioneer tie, well known to Soviet schoolchildren. True, it can be not only red, but also blue.
Indonesia
In Indonesia, students' uniforms are a different color at each stage of education. The white top remains unchanged, but the bottom can be burgundy, dark blue or gray. But the most interesting is saved for last. After passing national exams, schoolchildren celebrate their freedom and paint the shape using felt-tip pens and spray cans. Goodbye, school!
China
Chinese students have several sets of uniforms: for holidays and ordinary days, for winter and summer. School uniforms for everyday wear are almost the same for boys and girls and often resembles a regular tracksuit.
Ghana
All children in the state must wear school uniform. However, Ghana, like most African countries, is characterized by low incomes and high levels of poverty. Buying a school uniform is one of the obstacles to getting an education. In 2010, the government distributed uniforms free of charge to localities as part of its education policy.
Vietnam
The dress code for elementary and middle schools is quite normal. But high school girls in Vietnam have the right to wear snow-white national costume ao dai. In some educational institutions it is welcome only for important events or ceremonies, but in some it is also required for everyday wear.
Syria
School uniforms in Syria even before the start of a protracted military conflict for political reasons was changed from boring khaki to bright colors: blue, gray and pink. And it symbolized the desire to establish peace in the Middle East, which is a little sad to hear now.
Butane
Another country where students go to school wear traditional national costume,- Butane. For girls, the clothing is called “kira”, and for boys it is called “gho” and resembles a robe. Previously, children carried all their textbooks and school supplies directly in it. Briefcases are already common now, but if you want, you can hide something on your chest.
South Korea
Children in South Korea study from morning until late at night. It is not surprising that many of them consider school the most romantic place, since most of their lives are spent there. The school dress code is mandatory and regulated by the administration of the educational institution. But The uniform is popular both on the city streets and even among celebrities.
Do you know how schoolchildren in other countries dress?
We already know firsthand how current schoolchildren of the former huge country dress and what their attitude towards this school uniform is now.
We all have different opinions, we all have different moods, and everyone sticks to their own. And yet, the time when students of Ancient Greece wore a chlamys over their tunics, and in Ancient India it was obligatory to wear dhoti hip pants and a kurta shirt even in extreme heat, is not so far away. And the tradition of putting on a special uniform, which distinguishes non-student children from students, remains, whatever one may say. Although in Russia of the 19th century it was not considered shameful to wear a gymnasium uniform after school, and was even encouraged. But... times fly, years pass, and now France, Germany and a good half of Europe have already abolished any form at all, and motley children are carrying colorful backpacks, blowing chewing bubbles.
But still traditions remain and manners remain. Let's see how and what students dress in those countries where school uniforms have not been abolished. Let's see what's unusual about such clothes, or feel nostalgic. And we will see that you can even be proud of “your” school and your school uniform.
In our opinion, it’s not bad at all to have your own style, your own emblem, your own distinction and to be somewhat disciplined in everything.
Japan
In Japan, school uniforms appeared at the end of the 19th century. Nowadays, most private and public schools have school uniforms, but there is no single style and color.
Japanese schoolgirls, 1920, 1921
In the early 20s of the 20th century, European-style sailor suits entered women's school fashion. Fans of oriental culture call them in the Japanese manner seifuku or sailor fuku (sailor suit). Such dresses were ordered from a specific manufacturer only for students of a specific school. Sailor suits have been and remain popular in many schools, but they all differ in the details of cut and color.
Often on the Internet you can find images of high school girls in very short uniform skirts. Naturally, uniforms are not made with such short skirts; schoolgirls shorten them themselves. The fashion for short school skirts appeared in the early 90s under the influence of the popular Japanese pop singer Nami Amuro. Basically, tucking it in at the top and pulling it in with a belt, and covering the top of the tuck and belt with a sweater, jacket or vest. In this form, Japanese schoolgirls usually parade from home to school, and before entering the school, their skirts are lowered to the required length. While in the 70-80s in Soviet schools, young fashionistas (and their mothers) shortened their uniforms forever, cutting off the “extra” length and hemming the hem.
Sri Lanka
In all public and most private schools in Sri Lanka, students wear school uniforms.
The boys' uniform consists of a white short-sleeved shirt and blue shorts (up to 10th grade, about 15 years old). On formal occasions, a white long-sleeved shirt and white shorts are worn. Boys over 10th grade wear trousers instead of shorts.
The school uniform for girls differs from school to school, however, as a rule, it consists entirely of white material. Possible differences: dress with short sleeves or sleeveless, with or without a collar. A white dress usually comes with a tie.
Below is an example of a uniform in a Muslim school in Sri Lanka
Magic purple color and the girls look happy
Butane
The Bhutanese school uniform is a variation of the traditional national dress, called gho for boys and kira for girls. Each school has its own colors.
Cuba
In Cuba, uniforms are mandatory, and not only for schoolchildren, but also for students. By the color of the school uniform you can determine which grade the child is in.
Three main types of form can be distinguished.
Junior classes - burgundy and white. Girls dress in burgundy sundresses and white blouses. Boys wear burgundy trousers with white shirts. Both boys and girls wear scarf ties in the style of those worn by Soviet schoolchildren. True, in Cuba ties are not only red, but also blue.
Middle classes - white top and yellow bottom. For girls these are yellow skirts, and for boys trousers. Girls also wear tall white socks under their sun skirts. This version of the form is for older students.
High school - shades of blue, or rather, blue top and dark blue bottom. Everything is the same for girls - a skirt with a blouse, for boys - a shirt with trousers
North Korea
Students in North Korea are similar to Soviet pioneers. The main integral accessory to a school uniform is a red tie, a symbol of the communist movement. There is no uniform standard for the form.
Vietnam
Uniforms in Vietnam may vary depending on the school or area where the school is located. But, as a rule, the most common form is a light top, dark bottom and a red tie in the pioneer style. This uniform is worn by elementary and middle school students. High school girls wear traditional national clothes Aozai (a long silk shirt worn over pants) in white. High school students prefer dark pants and white shirts, but without a tie. In remote villages, school uniforms are not worn.
Girls dressed in Ao Dai look very graceful
Traditional clothes are not only beautiful, but also comfortable.
England
In modern England, each school has its own uniform. School symbols and a certain style are widely used here, which distinguish students. Moreover, in prestigious schools in England, uniform is a source of pride. Jackets, trousers, ties and even socks should under no circumstances deviate from the given tradition. This is considered not just a violation, but also disrespect for a particular educational institution.
Below are the most interesting, in our opinion, schools in England.
The King's School in Macclesfield
The Ryleys Preparatory School
Cheadle Hulme School
Eton College
