The Catholic school uniform skirt became popular after the 2nd World War and has come to signify a different clothing genre altogether.
In the 1990s, sweatshirts with school emblems were preferred to blazers for the latter could not be afforded by low-income families.
Blazer, as a part of school uniform is being reinforced in many British schools in an effort to give a smart appearance to the students and fight bullying.
The typical Catholic school uniform for girl consists a pleated plaid skirt or a jumper, Mary Jane or saddle shoes and a blouse.
