When asked to represent Girl Scouts in public, girls should be in uniform or dress for the occasion, with something that identifies them as a Girl Scout. For example, if girls are asked to put on a flag ceremony, they should be in full uniform. If they are out planting trees at a public event, a Girl Scout T-shirt or a Girl Scout hat or button may be best. If troop members don't have uniforms and they want to do a formal flag ceremony, they can make arrangements through their service unit to borrow uniforms for the event. The council office should also be able to help the troop connect with girls who have flown up or use a uniform recycling closet.
Uniforms are a good investment.
They last for three years usually, and Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts can wear theirs for up to five years. Most schools that require uniforms will let Girl Scouts wear their uniforms on meeting days. Where they belong. The plastic backing is not an iron-on material, and it will melt, with sometimes disastrous results. Use a thread the color of the clothing fabric.