The Dress Code, Who Needs It? Three Reasons To Ditch It:
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The Dress Code, Who Needs It? Three Reasons To Ditch It
By Lauren Smith
November 30, 2016
I do not believe that schools should have a dress code. A dress code is an interesting concept and has been in effect for many years. Dress codes and uniforms are said to “reduce violence between students, improve discipline, increase student achievement and reduce economic barriers between students” (Lauren Smith, procon.org). The history of the dress code goes back to the 18th century and has been through multiple changes since then. There is no need for dress codes in schools because it limits self-expression, can be sexist and can be expensive for families.
Each student is an individual with their own thoughts, feelings, style of clothes and way they want others to view them. By limiting a students’ ability to express themselves it takes away from who they are as a person. For example in California, school dress codes specifically state that “no spaghetti straps or halter tops are allowed” (Lauren Smith, procon.org). This law is ridiculous because if a girl wants to wear a spaghetti strap top she should be allowed to as long as she feels comfortable in it. She may feel uncomfortable wearing something else so
The Dress Code, Who Needs It? Three Reasons To Ditch It
The dress code is an archaic system that has been around for a long time. The dress code was initially created to have an equal distribution of wealth and class in the workplace. However, the system has fallen out of favor due to the following reasons; it limits creativity and self-expression, it is a man-made construction, and it limits people’s ability to be comfortable.
Reason One: The Dress Code Limits Creativity And Self Expression
The dress code was originally invented to separate the classes in society. As part of this system, certain patterns, colors or pieces of clothing were only allowed to be worn by certain classes. For example, workers wore blue overalls and factories had blue walls. This is because blue dye was the cheapest dye available at the time. Blue was a color that only the working class could afford.
However, as society evolved into a more modern society, these restrictions have lessened. Although there are still some rules about what can and cannot be worn in an office environment for both men and women (women cannot wear short skirts or show cleavage), these rules have become more flexible within recent years. However, there are still many restrictions within offices when it comes to
The Dress Code, Who Needs It? Three Reasons To Ditch It. Do you remember the last time you went out for a nice evening on the town? Did you have all of your plans prepared in advance; the reservation at the restaurant and concert tickets, but then realize that your entire night could be ruined because you didn’t know whether or not to wear a tie?
I would imagine that most people have experienced this dilemma at least once in their lives. I know I have. The idea of a dress code can be such a burden that it can even prevent people from going out to certain places altogether. Why is it such a big deal? What difference does it make what someone is wearing as long as they are clean and presentable?
It seems to me that some places just want to put on an air of importance and sophistication by enforcing a dress code. They think that dressing up is the key to looking good, but that’s not always true. One place I know of was actually going out of business until they decided to get rid of their dress code and relax their atmosphere. What changed their minds about the dress code was when one of the managers attended a seminar on customer service, where he learned that customers really don’t care about the dress code as long
The Dress Code, Who Needs It? Three Reasons To Ditch It
When you hear the words “dress code,” do you think of rules and regulations, forcing you to wear a certain style or color? Well, maybe it’s time to ditch that line of thinking. In today’s post, we’re sharing three reasons why a dress code is actually a good thing.
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The Dress Code, Who Needs It? Three Reasons To Ditch It
Most of us have seen or at least heard about the dress code debate. Some schools are asking students to follow a dress code in order to help promote school spirit. Others are telling their students that the dress code is there for the safety of the students. And then there are those who believe that a dress code is just another way of taking away our rights and individuality as Americans. Whatever your opinion on this subject, the following three reasons to get rid of the dress code will show you how it can be harmful to everyone involved in our society.
First and foremost, a dress code may be helping to create an unhealthy environment for your child. Many schools require all students to wear a certain color shirt and pants when attending class or doing homework. While this may seem like a good idea on paper, there is no evidence that suggests that wearing specific colors affects how well children learn. There are many other factors that affect a child’s performance including interactive computer programs and video games which have been shown to improve learning abilities. By requiring children to wear certain colors, schools are not only robbing them of their individuality but also creating an unhealthy learning environment for them as well. If you want your child to excel in
My relationship with the dress code is a complicated one. I have spent most of my life in school, and have had to abide by various dress codes every year. I have always been fascinated by how schools try to regulate dress, even calling it a “code” as if it has some kind of authority behind it.
Theories about the history of the dress code vary. Some claim that it was created to prepare students for the modern workplace, which would require them to wear business attire. Some say that it was an attempt to curb gang colors and other distracting fashions during school hours. Others believe that dress codes are a way to unfairly target female students and their clothing choices, while allowing male students to get away with similar offenses. The origins of the dress code remain somewhat unclear, but its purpose seems obvious: to limit what is seen as “inappropriate” in a school setting.
I always found this idea fascinating because it implies that there is an right way and wrong way of dressing for school. I always thought that people should be allowed to express themselves through fashion, but I also understood why certain items would be inappropriate for class (like swimsuits or pajamas). Shouldn’t there be a middle ground? For example, why not allow