The Eton Clothes List

 

Marking

   All clothes must be marked with the boy’s name and laundry code (provided by the dame).

Cleaning

  Tail suits are collected from houses every fortnight, dry-cleaned and mended, and returned. A standard charge is made for this service.

Laundry

  Laundry is collected from houses every week and returned within a few days. There is no charge for this service.


SCHOOL DRESS

2   tail suits (tailcoat, waistcoat, trousers)  
2   pairs black walking shoes (polished leather, round toes, laced, traditional design)  
7   white school shirts (cotton or cotton mix, detached collar)  
2   pairs cuff-links (if shirts require them)  
7   white school collars  
6   front and back collars studs  
12   white ties (disposable)  
1   black/dark-grey v-necked pullover (short fitting, sleeveless, to fit under waistcoat)  
1   navy/black overcoat (long enough to cover tails) (optional)  
1   pair gloves (optional)  
1   navy/black scarf (optional)  
1   umbrella (optional)  
       

UNDERWEAR

12   pairs black/grey socks  
8   pairs underpants  
6   handkerchieves  

FORMAL CHANGE

1   blue blazer  
2   pairs smart trousers  
1   pullover  
2   smart shirts, collar attached  
1   tie  
1   suit (required for senior boys only)  
       

LOCAL CHANGE

2   pairs jeans or similar, t-shirts  
1   pullover  
1   pair casual shoes — trainers or docksiders  
       

OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS

2   pairs pyjamas or similar  
1   dressing gown  
1   pair slippers  
4   bath towels  
1   toothbrush, nailbrush, nail scissors  
1   hairbrush and comb  
1   clothes brush  
1   shoe-cleaning kit  
6   coat hangers  

GAMES CLOTHES

2   white (rugby) football shirts, long-sleeved with collar  
2   navy (rugby) football shirts, long-sleeved with collar  
2   navy football shorts  
2   pairs Eton games socks, and garters  
2   approved mouth-guards (for rugby players)  
2   pairs trainers, predominantly white  
1   Eton College track suit  
1   pair swimming trunks  
1   swimming towel  
1   pair football boots  
1   pair shin pads  

PE and Tennis

2   white polo-style shirts  
2   pairs white ankle socks  
2   pairs white shorts  

Cricket (Summer only)

1   white v-neck sweater  
1   pair white cricket trousers  
2   white cricket shirts  
2   pairs white ankle socks  
1   pair cricket boots  
1   cricket helmet