The topic of dress code is common among students. At one point or another, we've all had to check the handbook to see if our favorite outfit was against dress code. While fortunately we don't have to wear uniforms (for example, we can wear jeans while other schools must wear khakis), there are still quite a few rules that seem too strict.
While I understand there are some T-shirts that promote non-Christian things or images, there are a good number of t-shirts that are innocent. If the images are the problem, we should allow plain t-shirts and v-necks that aren't low cut or "form fitting". "Form fitting" is a phrase the female students have heard a lot. As young ladies, we are told that are clothing should not be too form fitting because it could be a distraction. It seems the school does not acknowledge that we are all different shapes and sizes. Not all jeans will be loose on some people. If the jeans are loose enough, and if they are they don't always fit around the waist. Someone might say to get a belt, but I personally know plenty of girls too skinny for a belt to be effective without almost cutting off blood circulation.
In the past few years the dress code has changed from collared shirts for girls to blouses. I'm thankful personally, but I know it is still difficult to find shirts. Boys, years later, are still wearing collared shirts. It seems unfair that they have to continue to wear and buy collared shirts instead of just wearing t-shirts they already own.
I'm not saying to disregard the whole dress code system. A school needs rules and limitations but I think that certain things should be reconsidered.
Make sure to leave a comment about what you think. Thanks for reading.
- Jasmine Bonner
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