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AdTheBad
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New uniforms

Post by AdTheBad »

Hello,
Does anyone know what the latest new uniform choices of xl,l,m and s actually refer to in terms of waist, leg, chest and neck measurements as the bloke taking the measuerments in our office has no clue, and neither do the managers. Thanks in advance as some folks like to know what they're signing for.
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Re: New uniforms

Post by Straight4ward »

Try phoning the Uniform Helpline 0800 731 5137.
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Re: New uniforms

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Straight4ward wrote:Try phoning the Uniform Helpline 0800 731 5137.
Thanks straightforward , I didnt know that one existed. I'll try 'em.
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Re: New uniforms

Post by AnotherLimey »

The new uniform cant come soon enough for me, looks great, no more purple trousers!!
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Re: New uniforms

Post by DGP1 »

Your office should have got a poster explaining the new sizing - I think the XL is equilivent to a 18/18.5" collar size :Very Happy
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Re: New uniforms

Post by Richie89 »

Whats this new uniform you speak of? Just got another pair of purple shorts through today :crazy:
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Re: New uniforms

Post by youwot!!!!! »

just got ours and it is a lot better.
my uniform appears to be a little big for me so DON'T order on the large size and if it doesn't fit it is easy to send it back a replace with a suitable size.
who the hell invests £2 billion into a servic and makes it worse?????????????
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Re: New uniforms

Post by dids620 »

not seen it yet but i believe its red!!!! i dont do red. im a man city fan and have not wore red since 1974. the only thing red in my house is tommy sauce. is there anything i can do to keep my nice blue shirts
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Re: New uniforms

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dids620 wrote:not seen it yet but i believe its red!!!! i dont do red. im a man city fan and have not wore red since 1974. the only thing red in my house is tommy sauce. is there anything i can do to keep my nice blue shirts
What happened in 1974! :shock:
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Re: New uniforms

Post by mazza111 »

I wanted the size guide too, SML is not a good size guide for us ladies. Needless to say this is going to be even more like a sack on us that the blouses we have atm. Too tight across the bust, and the rest is like a sack. *sigh* I was starting to believe I had a strange shape until I seen the other women posties out there who have same problems.
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Re: New uniforms

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dids620 wrote:not seen it yet but i believe its red!!!! i dont do red. im a man city fan and have not wore red since 1974. the only thing red in my house is tommy sauce. is there anything i can do to keep my nice blue shirts
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Re: New uniforms

Post by delboy »

This is the new uniform
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Re: New uniforms

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Looks more like a backpacker than a postie
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Re: New uniforms

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dids620 wrote:not seen it yet but i believe its red!!!! i dont do red. im a man city fan and have not wore red since 1974. the only thing red in my house is tommy sauce. is there anything i can do to keep my nice blue shirts

the fleece is red and so are the polo shirts which are almost identical to the old ones but you can still order the blue shirts if you want to although they don't look that good with the trousers.
who the hell invests £2 billion into a servic and makes it worse?????????????
you really couldn't make it up!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: New uniforms

Post by resperin »

new polo shirt have pocket? i usually use my shirt pocket for the reg card + pen + mobile phone