Breadcrumbs [Home](/) > [How To Dress For The School Run](/markdownify/node/4083) ![How To Dress For The School Run](https://media.slman.com/vuZgUla_HOGziY9t4ftrYF17Xv8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F01%2Fsl-man-280125-site-assets-school-run-outfits-hero-mobile-hero.jpg) ![How To Dress For The School Run](https://media.slman.com/Q22mY77ztdjJRSwYezr-WODEvOk=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F01%2Fsl-man-280125-site-assets-school-run-outfits-hero-mobile-hero.jpg) Image: @ChristianPtty [Fashion](/style/fashion) / 28 January 2026 # How To Dress For The School Run Avnish Panesar and Christian Petty are a couple of stylish dads who have studied the rules of the school run. Here are their tips for a sharp arrival and clean getaway… Image: @ChristianPtty All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGnMJVAqFrV/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by christian petty (@christianptty)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGnMJVAqFrV/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## Christian Petty ## *The Golden Rules* 1. **Keep a tidy wardrobe.** This is probably the most important thing – you are short on time in the mornings. 2. **Find the sweet spot between relaxed & put together.** Don't go over the top with a full pair of double pleated trousers and a shirt. But also don't put trainers and joggers together. 3. **Never embarrass your kids.** Wear what you wear with confidence, but don't embarrass anyone. It's their territory. You're entering their world, so make sure you look good. ## *The Mistakes To Avoid* 1. **Chunky, fresh white trainers & ripped jeans.** I've been wearing loafers for so long, I just don't feel comfortable in trainers nowadays. If I'm wearing joggers and I put trainers on, it feels like it isn’t thought out. 2. **Overly branded jackets.** A garish hiking or skiing jacket with large ostentatious branding is definitely to be avoided. 3. **Dry Robes.** Self-explanatory. 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