LIDL is launching cheap school uniform items that you can buy in-store this week.
Retailers have been battling it out to have the cheapest uniforms ahead of the new term starting in just a few weeks time.
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Aldi declared its uniform would be the cheapest ever earlier in the summer.
Now Lidl has announced its own line for the 2021 back to school campaign, and you can buy a complete outfit for the same price as rival, Aldi.
A complete set including a sweatshirt, polo tops and either trousers or a skirt will only total £4.50 from the retailer.
The range is called Smart Start and items will be available to buy in store at Lidl from Thursday.
Unfortunately you can’t shop the range online as Lidl doesn’t deliver products to customer’s homes.
It means you don’t have to worry about any extra delivery charges, but you will need to make a trip out to the shops – use Lidl’s store locator tool to find your closest.
As always it’s best to shop around first as you might find there’s a better deal out there, and you could pick up uniform even cheaper if you know where to look.
With the new school term starting in September, parents will be scrambling to get their hands on cheap uniforms, so you’ll want to be quick to cash in on Lidl’s.
Items will be subject to availability and stock will likely sell out fast – you can always ring ahead to your local Lidl store to check how much is available and what sizes are still left near you to avoid disappointment.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the items that will be available to buy later this week.
Kids’ School Sweatshirt
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Lidl is selling sweatshirts for just £1 as part of its uniform range.
The sweatshirts are cotton rich for comfort and come in a choice of two colours.
You can pick up navy blue or red from the store and both variations can be tumble dried.
Aldi also sells sweatshirts for £1 and you won’t find any on offer for much cheaper than that.
You can buy a two pack from Sainsbury’s though for £4 which makes each sweatshirt £2 each, if you need to stock up on a few more for the wardrobe.
Kids’ Unisex School Polo Shirts
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The polo tops Lidl is offering are made from 100% cotton and they’re produced in safe and socially responsible workplaces.
They come in a two pack which means each one actually works out to be worth 88p.
The tops in the packs have a regular fit, with short sleeves and they easily buttoned up too, with small slit sides.
At Matalan you can buy a two pack of polo tops for £3 which makes each top out to be £1.50 each, that’s just over 60p more than’s Lidl’s are each though.
Kids’ School Trousers
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Pick up a pair of classic pleat-front trousers in Lidl’s uniform collection too for less than £2.
They have an elasticated waistband with belt loop and hook closure and include a high quality, premium zip, as well as pockets.
The trousers are even water-repellent outer thanks to a Bioicfinish Eco technology, so they should be easy to clean after the grime and wear and tear of a tough school day.
The trousers are the same price as Aldi’s, and you certainly won’t find any cheaper elsewhere.
The next cheapest pair we could find were from Matalan for £3 which would mean you’d need to fork out almost double at another £1.25.
Kids’ School Skirt
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If your kids don’t fancy a pair of trousers for their uniform, you can pick up a cheap skirt from Lidl to complete the look too.
The skirt has a partially elasticated waistband, and pleats that feature all the way round the garment.
Lidl’s skirts also feature the same water-repellent technology, so they’ll be easy to clean on wash day.
You can buy a girl’s school skirt for only £2.50 from Sainsbury’s which makes it only 75p more expensive than Lidl’s.
Kids’ School Shirts
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The shirts in Lidl’s discount pack have short sleeves and a classic collar, which is perfect if you need a smarter look.
They’re made with cotton and can come slightly fitted with darts featured up the front.
There’s also a patch pocket on the chest too.
The shirts are easy to clean too which will be good news for any parents struggling to keep uniform crisp and white.
Plus, they come in a pack of two meaning each one works out to be £1.25
Morrisons sells a two-pack of white shirts for £2.50 which is only 1p more than Lidl’s if you find yourself shopping for your school essentials at the supermarket instead.
Kids’ Leather School Shoes
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You might have to spend a little more than the £4.50 budget but a new pair of smart shoes will definitely still be on the list of back to school essentials.
You can buy a pair from Lidl and still have change from a tenner as as the choices on offer are just under £7.
Pick up boy’s shoes or girl’s shoes from a kid’s size 11 to an adult’s 2 for the price.
Each pair is made from high-quality coated leather with a textile lining for comfort and they are easy to put on and take off.
While Lidl’s pairs are cheap, you can pick up school shoes from just £5.50 at Sports Direct, so you could save £1.50 on the price.
One mum has revealed the best bargain school uniform buys she’s found including a full outfit for £6.50 and blazers for £1.99.
You can also save money on your kids’ uniform with our savvy tips – including how to get a fiver off shoes.
But if you’ve got younger kids who haven’t quite started school yet, Morrisons has launched baby and toddler deals including half price Huggies.
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