Brownie Uniform

Whether your scout is bridging over from Daisies or is a new recruit, we all need new brownie uniforms.  The official brownie uniform consists of (1) the brownie vest, (2) a blue blouse, and (3) a brown skort.   All are available online at the official girlscout website of :  www.girlscoutshop.com .  They are also available locally at the teaching supply store, Get Smart, located at US 1 and SW 117 Street.   Lastly, both new and gently used items are available on ebay. 

With an eye toward economization, the only uniform items required  for our troop are the brownie vest and all the stuff that goes on the vest. That stuff includes:  the American flag badge, the Council patch set (our Council is Tropical Florida), the troop numbers (our new troop number has still not been assigned and is not 218), and the cloth pin on which the brownie pin and the world scouting pin are attached. 

The triangular badges seen in the picture are earned throughout the year, and not purchased.   As of today's date, we still have not been assigned our new troop number.  As soon as it's assigned, I'll let everyone know.  FYI:  I ordered T the smallest size and it fits fine with room to spare.


Underneath the vest is worn a blue blouse.  This is an optional purchase and not required, since   it is virtually the same color and style as the blue blouse worn under the St. P & P uniform jumper.  The only differences are the cute brown buttons, the brown stitching, and the GS emblem on the sleeve.  Wearing the St. P & P shirt will save you about 17 bucks.  FYI:  since I figured the leader's kid ought to have the full official uniform, I bought the GS shirt for T in size 06 and it fits her generously.


For uniform bottoms, the only item available on the official GS site is the brown skort.  On ebay, one can also find the skort and also shorts and cargo pants.  Frankly, though, any brown or blue bottom of any kind, including denim, is acceptable for the troop.  However beware:  if your daughter plans to wear her uniform to school, only official GS items are allowed.  Certainly, no denim is allowed to be worn at school.  FYI:  size SM was way too big on T.  We had to get the X-SM, which fits her perfectly in the waist, and is very generous everywhere else.




Also available are many miscellaneous items like brownie t-shirts, a tie, knee socks, etc.