Coolest school uniforms around the world
A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for someone’s favourite outfit, but if we were given the choice, we wouldn’t throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride that creates an identity for a school - plus some schools make it worth the while with their snazzy outfits!
We have listed some of (what we think are) the coolest school uniforms from around the world that would probably give your old uniform a run for its money.
1. Galle Port, Sri Lanka
Giving white uniforms to children might not seem like the best idea. But I think we can all agree that with hundreds of school children out in their tidy, white uniforms, they surely look like angelic beings. These youngsters don’t only have great outfits, as they also have the most neutral uniform colour pallet in the entire world.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/11/unlocking-the-potential-of-sri-lankas-youth/
2. Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
These beautiful bright blue, yellow, green and white uniforms certainly add a whole new look to the average school uniform setting. That’s not all though! The colours used in these uniforms has a little psychology at play, where blue is associated with freedom, yellow with warmth, green with rebirth and renewal, and white with pureness, giving students a positive attitude towards school.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/central/2015-07-01-well-manage-sh2bn-well-says-nyokabi/
3. Tokyo, Japan
Believe it or not, but this fashionable look is not just to make the students of Japan look even more adorable. These cute little helmets actually serve as a barrier of protection from car accidents, as they walk on the busy streets of Japan quite regularly. You'd notice it's mostly yellow, well this is to make it easier for kindergarten teachers to recognise who's the child they have to take care of.
https://www.pinterest.com.au/akibby6/japanese-school-uniform/
4. Myanmar
Both the boys and girls get to wear a skirt! You’ll be surprised that this fashion statement is a widely recognised Burmese national costume called the longyi, an ankle-length wraparound skirt worn by males and females. Students however wear green and white as it symbolises regrowth and pureness which just adds to the beauty of this traditional school uniform.
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202001/16/WS5e1fbcdea310128217271511.html
5. Castilla y León, Spain
Elegant, yet fashionable! School uniforms around the world hardly foretell of the bland style that have historically been associated with academia, but instead a vibrant student body with a great fashion sense was at play here. Proud of their heritage, this school used the maroon colour that is taken from the flag of León, and paired it with a navy-blue colour and white socks and shirts to make the look elegant and stylish while incorporating their heritage.
https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/teenage-catholic-school-girls.html
6. West Sussex, England
Known as the most famous – and oldest - school uniform in the world! This uniform is instantly recognisable as it is possibly the oldest in existence, and has hardly altered since Tudor times. It consists of a long blue coat, belted at the waist, worn with matching knee breeches, yellow socks and white neck bands. The girls wear the same coat, but with matching skirt. It sure makes for a striking look.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-29047752
7. Singapore International School, Hong Kong
A cool and casual catch! Although these outfits may remind us of the beloved Christmas treat known as starlight mints, these school uniforms certainly have one thing in common with this treat as it also leaves a refreshing taste, in style that is!
https://whichschooladvisor.com/hong-kong/school-review/singapore-international-school-hong-kong-primary
8. South Korea
School pride is important to all Korean students, and surprisingly enough they actually like wearing their uniforms! With manufacturers implementing fashion-forward looks while making highly successful advertising campaigns with Korean teen idols, it is easy to love these uniforms. No wonder this red, white and navy outfit looks so fashion forward!
https://za.pinterest.com/pin/445363850620215821/
9. Beichuan County, Sichuan, China
This uniform is not only a statement fashion wise, but politically as well since they wear the red army uniforms. Although these outfits aren’t stuffy and uncomfortable, it is supposed to encourage patriotism and discipline. I think we can all agree that this uniform has a superhero feel to it!
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/girls-in-school-uniform-india.html
10. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Brazilian private schools generally require uniforms, but reflecting the warm climate they are generally simple uniforms of t-shirts/polo shirts with the school logo, and short pants in the school colours. This might be the most comfortable uniform in the world with its easy breezy feel!
https://www.alamy.com/young-brazilian-students-in-school-uniform-image331613919.html
If you could go back in time and redo school, which uniform would you choose?