Online Stores

• One of the best places to buy new school uniforms for DISD is online. The dress code policy covers the colors required and not the brand names, so purchasing the right school uniforms is made simpler by going online at places such as Academy Uniforms. These types of clothing stores generally have close-out sales or school uniform sales before the school year begins and bargains can be found. Other online stores provide brand-name clothing that meet the DISD dress code requirements.
  
  

Second-Hand Stores

• Dallas has many second hand stores such as Goodwill and the American Red Cross, where school uniforms can be purchased at discount prices. These stores receive clothing donations from the local community. Many parents donate their children's clothing to these second-hand stores once the child has grown out of the uniform. Quality clothing can be found for a nominal price at these types of stores.
  
  

Local Department Stores

• Several local department stores in Dallas stock up on the clothing required by DISD. Walmart, JC Penney and other popular department stores ensure that they have a good selection of school uniforms like the pants and shirts required by DISD. The prices are reasonable unless parents buy brand-name designer clothing. Walmart, for example, is one of the stores that participate in the before school tax exempt weekend. Texas shoppers get relief from local and state taxes one weekend before school starts.
  
  

Charity Organizations and School District

• Parents who require assistance in purchasing school uniforms have options in Dallas. Charity organizations such as the Red Cross and Catholic Foundation have stores available where parents can get free school uniforms for their children. DISD offers uniform assistance for parents and children who are already approved for the reduced or free lunch program. The school district pays for the uniform or supplies a uniform to qualifying students.