My DD will start a new school & wear uniforms (of a sort) this year too. It's an easy uniform though, solid top (any color) & solid bottom (any color, including jeans). The one problem I have is that they aren't allowed to wear anything with hoods, not even coats. Now, I really like this idea until it comes to buying the coats!! Have you tried to buy a jacket without a hood lately?? It's hard to say the least, so far I haven't found one. Any suggestions??