How To Dress For The School Run
How To Dress For The School Run
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How To Dress For The School Run

Avnish Panesar and Christian Petty are a couple of stylish dads who have studied the rules of the school run. Here are their tips for a sharp arrival and clean getaway…
Image: @ChristianPtty

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Christian Petty

The Golden Rules

  1. Keep a tidy wardrobe. This is probably the most important thing – you are short on time in the mornings.
  2. Find the sweet spot between relaxed & put together. Don't go over the top with a full pair of double pleated trousers and a shirt. But also don't put trainers and joggers together.
  3. Never embarrass your kids. Wear what you wear with confidence, but don't embarrass anyone. It's their territory. You're entering their world, so make sure you look good. 

The Mistakes To Avoid

  1. Chunky, fresh white trainers & ripped jeans. I've been wearing loafers for so long, I just don't feel comfortable in trainers nowadays. If I'm wearing joggers and I put trainers on, it feels like it isn’t thought out.
  2. Overly branded jackets. A garish hiking or skiing jacket with large ostentatious branding is definitely to be avoided.
  3. Dry Robes. Self-explanatory. 

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Avnish Panesar

The Golden Rules

  1. Dress for the weather. This is the biggest deciding factor. If it's rainy, get a bit of Gore-Tex on or some waxed cotton.
  2. Go for comfort & avoid bulk. If the kids have got loads of extra crap, it’s going to need to be carried, so you don't want a big, bulky jacket on.
  3. Be playful within your own style. It's just a school run, so chill out and have fun.

The Mistakes To Avoid

  1. Crocs without socks in winter. Put some robust shoes on – something that can be walked in properly.
  2. Trying too hard. Just wear your hoodie and call it quits once it's on. Don't do the extra stuff.
  3. The long puffer. You know the football coach style – a fitted puffer jacket that goes way too long. It's on your hips, then your hips push it out, but it's not meant to, and then it gets to your knees and it comes out there too, like a little tail. 

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