Editing School uniforms in Japan (section)

===Mid 20th century===
Following World War II and the [[Occupation of Japan]] by the United States, many schools adopted a more Western-patterned [[Catholic school uniform]] style.<ref name=LJ123/> Compulsory education was extended to include junior high school, and public schools were required to become coeducational. With the establishment of numerous junior high schools nationwide, uniforms for boys and girls were altered. While most public junior high schools retained the traditional gakuran for boys and sailor uniforms for girls, some parents and educators felt uncomfortable with these uniforms' military associations. Seeking a more “peaceful” image, certain schools adopted uniforms inspired by those from abroad. The introduction of the blazer, especially in urban areas, became increasingly popular. Additionally, the advent of synthetic fabrics allowed for the production of durable, colourful uniforms at lower costs, fostering greater variety.<ref name="Sailorsuit for Dummies"/><ref name="Ono 2024"/>

Many [[home economics]] classes in Japan up until the 1950s gave sewing sailor outfits as assignments. Girls sewed sailor outfits for younger children in their communities.