Do you ever get used to wearing.

Theres no need to be embarressed. Everyone walks around in their uniform, especially around Belfast. Its a common-sight! You'll just have to get used to it. Sooner or later you'll forget about it. Although I agree about the tights..I wish I could wear socks too.

I'd have much rather have had this than a tie! We always want what we don't have

You'll get used to it Have worn shirt/tie/blazer/the whole lot for about 5 years now and I still hate it but I guess we just have to put up!

As for the tights slipping down - I echo what someone else said above about shorts over the tights, that's what I did. Our tights we have are terrible at the whole slipping down thing too.

Tights are awful arnt they! Socks are not an option for us.

I have tried holdups a couple of days this week, but I'm not sure they are the way forward. I'm paranoid they may slip a little and be noticable.

...i went to a private girls school and we had a minging uniform...makes yours look like a cool fashion look! ...you do get used to it...and its such a mega feeling when you take it off for the final time ever! ..i chucked mine stright in the bin as I took it off...lol

...you say you tried holdups...all i can say is be careful and prepared for embarassment!.....we had to wear tights, except my lovely mother did not let me wear tights...she though they were unhygenic and made me wear stockings and suspenders from year 11 (15) until end of 6th form.....we had to do PE in year 11 and I remeber knowing that people were going to see them and it would be sooo embarassing.....i cried for days ...it was very embarassing.....

I feel for you putting up with it for 5 years. I have managed 3 weeks and I'm done!

What sort of shorts do you wear? Just normal shorts or tighter fitting ones like cycle shorts?

I think I will burn mine rather than throw it away! But yes I should imagine taking it off for the very last time is a great feeling. I really hate mine.

Yes I did try holdups for two days last week. They were more comfortable than tights definately, but I was very concious about them slipping down, even though they didn't, so I'm not sure whether its a good idea or not. I agree about been careful as it could be embarassing. That would just be so bad!

I have to say that was a bit harsh your mum making you wear stockings and suspenders. I would not dare wear them with my uniform. That must have been awful having to go through with that.

I feel for you putting up with it for 5 years. I have managed 3 weeks and I'm done!

What sort of shorts do you wear? Just normal shorts or tighter fitting ones like cycle shorts?