Spice Up a Uniform

Well, near Back-To-School week, or for some of you, it already has been. This entry's for the poor kids who sadly have to go through uniform changes, or for some, the same uniform every year.

WARNINGS:
-Read the uniform rules for your school, remember that not EVERYTHING in this list is permitted in some schools.
-These tips and tricks are mostly for uniforms that you have to or able to buy yourself. These tips shouldn't be used if there are strict rules for uniform.

TIPS AND TRICKS
Instead of buying those weird and strange-fit uniform shirts (those navy blue or white collar shirts with only 3 buttons) try buying button-ups instead. They're more fashionable and are more fitted than the basic uniform shirt. Avoid the boxy button-up, it may be more "boyfriend" look but in some schools, they need you to button up all the way and "boyfriend" look mostly works if you have a fitted tee under it to balance things out. If rules don't enforce that, then go for a matching navy blue fitted tee under it in case anyone tells you to button that shirt up.

For pants, if you like the fitted-jeans look, just buy some navy blue pants and skinny them up a bit. Theres plenty of tutorials around the net about making pants skinnier. Just make sure the waistline fits you well. They also sell some skinny navy blue pants for those of you who don't fancy sewing.

Dressing up that button-up for some windy season, get a nice blue or white cardigan. Make sure its a fitted one with a v-neck so you look lest granny-like. A vest is a nice touch-up as well. Halter vests with buttons is a sweet europian look and way more fashionable.

To touch up a weird or plain sweater that they only allow, add some pins and patches. Make sure to check if it's safe. Nothing gore-ish or violence/sex/drug related. Sometimes...it's not cool and doesnt really match up. Band pins are ok, for some schools. Handmade patches are cool, or even some chevrons for that army look.

Distress some of you pants if you like that kind of look. I personally don't like distressed jeans, only if its a natural wear-and-tear. Theres plenty distressing methods sch as using
-cheese graters (any side)
-ped-egg (that worked perfectly for me)
-sand paper
-nail file (for those small areas)
Any of these methods should work, or use all of them for just one spot or many!

If you choose to wear a skirt but they don't allow a lot of leg, add some tights to go along. Stick with solid colors if you're afraid they'd try to put you in detention.

If none of these tips apply to your certain school, just rock out your hairdo. crazy clips to fit your style, big bows, any type of hairstyle that'd make you more personalized than others.

From personal experience, uniforms can be annoying and boring, but i had to fashion myself the hard way and go against the rules. Please do not try any of these if it could get you in trouble or sent to detention and what-not. These tips and tricks can only apply to some schools. Hope i helped in a better school year to get yourself noticed!