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Unlike large conglomerates, Blakes is a local business that has proudly served over 80 schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts for over 40 years. We employ current and former high school students from the towns surrounding our stores in Stratford, CT and Springfield, MA. When you purchase from Blakes you're not only getting the best quality merchandise available you are also supporting your local economy.

Shop with us in store for personalized service!
We value your business and understand uniform requirements can be overwelming. Our knowledgable staff works one-on-one with you to determine and fill your student's needs whether that requires trying on clothing for size or style, special ordering embroidered items, or simply navigating our many colors of polo shirts. 

Know what you need and want to shop on the go?
We also provide the convenience of shopping online. We have customized our new site to include the dress code for each school we service. Size charts for all our products are available so you can get the right fit for your child and minimize returns.

Want to grab an fleece or polo? Like our cozy sweats and sweatpants? You don't need to attend a school we service in order to buy from Blakes! 

Included among the many products and services we offer are: 

• Satisfaction guarantee for the entire school year
• Polo shirts in all colors with long or short sleeves
• Plaid jumpers in all sizes and styles
• Skirts and skorts in solid colors and plaids
• Walking shorts
• Oxford, Peter Pan and pointed collar broadcloth shirts and blouses
• Gym uniforms custom-printed with your school logo while you wait
• Embroidering & screen printing done on premises
• Accessories that match your school plaid including lunch boxes, backpacks, and hair accessories
• American Girl Doll uniforms in your school plaid 

For store information and customer inquiries, please call or visit our store locations. 23

For information about how we can become your school uniform supplier, school administrators may email Blakes Headquarters.