Dress Distress

Okay, here’s a question for you. Does your school have a dress code? Mine doesn’t. At least it doesn’t for now. But some parents are on a committee to start a dress code at our school. I don’t know exactly what they want the dress code to be, but there are a lot of rumors going around. Someone said they don’t want us to be allowed to wear jeans or t-shirts anymore. That would kill Chloe. All she has are her wacky t-shirts with all their funny sayings on them. And then I heard another rumor that if these parents get their way, the guys will all have to wear ties everyday. Somehow I can’t see Marc and Josh wearing ties to school.

But if my friends and I would be upset about a dress code, can you imagine what the Pops would think? They don’t let anyone—not even their parents—tell them what to wear. They think it’s their job to tell the rest of us what’s cool enough to wear to school.

If this dress code goes through, there are going to be a lot of angry kids at Joyce Kilmer Middle School, that’s for sure.

What’s the dress code like at your school? And how do you cope with it? Is it possible to follow the rules and still be unique?

Can’t wait to hear from you!

xxoo

Jenny

Comments

[kristy]

For starters I THINK THAT IS SO STUPID NO JEANS AND TEES BOYS IN TIES WOW.well my school isn't that stupid {i hope.} The only rules are no open toed or no back shoes.Also no clothe that show to much of your arms like tank tops spagetti straps etc.Also no shorts,skirts or dresses that are over fingertip length when you stand or nothing shows when you bend over good luck with the dress code jenny.

[Casey]

Our school has a dress code. I don't like the no tank top rule. So I wear my tank top, but I put a cardigan on top.
Hope this helps!

[Madina]

We have a dress code and it isn't that bad! We only have a feww rules. 1. if your wearing a sleeveless shirt the straps have to be atlest three fingers wide 2. if you are going to wear a skirt, shorts, or a skort(a skirt with shorts underneth) the have to be as long as your middle finger when ur arms are at your sides and you are standindg straight up and 3. your shirt/ tee cannot be see through. And thats pretty much it! I kno you guys can live throught this!!!!

[Hina]

My school has a dress code. It is a blue shirt that says KEARNY SCHOOLS and tan pants. Itz soo dumb.

[Charlotte]

I know!!!! I cant imagine having Dress Codes! Good Luck

[Alyssa]

All the dress code we have at my skool is no strapless shirts mini skirts or spaghette strapes yay 1 of the first to post

[Alyssa]

although most ppl dont listen to no mini skirts

[christina]

yes my school has a dresscode but i found ways to my outfit look tottaly differnt by wearing differnt belts undershirts and hello jewlery and differnt hairstyles

[hannah]

as far as i know we don't have one. and you can deffinetly be uniques even if you end up having a uniform. there is the hair and the shoes, deffinetly.

[kim]

my school dosen't have a dress code YET ,but i think the leader of the pops at my school would kiss up to th principle(her mom!)jus not to get or make every one but her friends wear uniforms. I just think that is'nt fair i mean she gets what ever she wants when ever she wants.

(p.s. I Think addie is still your freind)

your freind,
kim (54cream)

[mylifeasamovie12]

I can wear whatever i want and pops will be embarrased about there clothes for a change.

[comeey]

first, you need to think about if the parents are voting on accessories. no one said you couldn't add your own flair. wear some cool jewelry and hair things and that way you can show off your individual style

[MLovgirl]

At our school, we have only have one dress code rule. No cleats. But I know you wouldn't wear cleats anyway--- You can still be fashionable with a dress code! If you wear a certain shirt, let's say a black one, can it have a few glitter stickers on it? A cute dog face sewn in? As for the Pops, forget about 'em. They S-O SOOO deserve it!! No trendsetting for anyone, anymore!

[Victoria & Erica]

Just because you have a dress code doesnt mean you are in uniform, and even if you are in uniform you can add acessories, hair things, and your own spin on it.

[Maria]

No, my school doesn't have a dress code...but there are a few rules regarding skimpy clothing. lol. i'm far from being a "pop" so I don't know how upset they would be...honestly I wouldn't mind having a uniform! It would help kids get to know each other w/o fashion getting in the way hahaha(:

[Zayba]

At my school, we have uniforms. It's hard,but it's manageable. Occasionally, we get a free dress day where we can where anything we want, just not tank tops, and no mini skirts or very short shorts are allowed. A way you can look unique, though, is to wear funky hair accesories or jeweley. That is something you can do at my school. And if you think about it dress codes/uniforms aren't all too bad. Do you ever see the Pops wearing a cool outfit and stop to stare at them during class? Or feel as though your clothes are too nerdy? Or feel bad if they insult your outfit? That is what a dress code/uniform tries to prevent. Hope this changes your view of things!--Zayba :)

[gem]

well lots of dress codes aren't that bad at my school we don't have a uniform but a few rules like girls shorts and shirts have to be a certain length and no spaghetti straps, and guys can't wear there pants low.

[Angela]

My school luckily doesn't have a dress code too. Having a dress code or not is a big debate in this country. You will probably be getting alot of responses.
GOOD LUCK
Love,
Your #1 fan of all times

[Angela]

My school luckily does not have a dress code. You will probably get alot of responses because this topic is a popular debate issue.
WISHING YOU LUCK!
Love,
Your #1 fan

[Maggie]

Hey you don't know the half it. I went to a Charter school 3rd through 5th grade and we had a dress code. We had to wear a collared shirt of any color but it had to be solid, AND we had to wear khaki or navy blue pants,skirt or shorts. It actually wasn't that bad. You get used to it.

[Snowy]

usually they make you all wear the same thing.

Girls: usually skirts and a school shirt/ business-like outfit

Boys: mostly school shirts and black pants or tie, collar shirt, and business-like pants

[Rubes]

HEY AGAIN!!!
i think u shood stand up for yourself and do what u think is right

RUBES!!!!

[Melissa]

OMG! That is kinda bad... I mean a dress code?!?! I'm not a pop (Nope, I'm rlly not) but I do care about clothes a little. I like 2 go 2 school in whateva im comfortable in. I wear jeans, t-shirts and sweaters all the time! I would not like it if we had a dress code! Well we do have one... But only 4 PE class. Then ur all suposed 2 wear the same polo t-shirt with any pants or leggings u like. I guess u and ur friends should get some signatures from ppl who agree with u guys. Then maybe u can stop them from doing that. Anywayys, Im the first 1 2 respond! Bye!

[seemo2]

We can't wear tanktops or mini skirts or short shorts. You could wear a tanktop with a sweater. Or a skirt over leggings. as for shorts Just get longer ones!

[irfa]

hey! this world is a freedom! why do they have to do a dress code? fashion does not need code isn't it? well good luck!