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Do you feel all schools and workplaces should have a dress code?
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I work at a school that starts from 17 months all the way to grade 12.
Teachers don’t necessarily have a dress code, however they do have to dress presentable and respectful. Administration team including myself HAS to dress it business attire. Partly because we are a private school so there is a level of professionalism that goes with interacting with families and potential families, co chairs, and board of directors. We don’t have a dress code for students though. It has been a talk for time but there is a lot of push back. Especially from families with highschool children. Now with the rise in gender expression, it’s definitely a lot harder to create a dress code that everyone can agree to. Especially in the newer generations.
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Yes to both. Wore school uniforms since daycare to university. Wednesdays are the dress up day. Meaning you gotta wear your Sunday’s best. Work, could depend on your industry or line of work. Nurses have to wear scrubs and construction workers need to wear their safety hat and reflective clothing with gloves and safety shoes. In the office, you gotta wear business like you mean it. So yes dress code is a must! People treat you differently with how you dress.
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I don't have a strong opinion on dress codes and whether schools and workplaces should have them or not. Different types of school/work environments require different kinds of dress codes and they also vary in different cultures.
The only thing I strongly believe though, is that dress codes should apply to both genders for the most part. Of course, there are some differences in classic formal dress codes like black or white tie, like most of women's suits or ball gowns show some skin on the legs, arms or back whereas guys don't, and very formal dress codes require certain accessories for women (head covers like hats or tiara for married women in the British Royal Family, requiring the hair to be styled in an updo in black and white tie, gloves, high heels etc) that aren't required for men. That is obviously a huge exception as most of us are not attending such events in school or at work. But for an everyday basis in terms of casual/smart casual dress code, I believe in dress code being equal for everyone regardless of gender. If a girl cannot take her shirt off when she is sweaty after a game, nor can a guy. If low-rise pants showing underwear is not allowed for girls, it shouldn't be allowed for guys either. If guys can't show up with their nails painted, nor should girls. If girls can show up with long hair and ear/nose piercings, why shouldn't a guy be able to do the same? And so on.
I understand strict dress codes for very formal occasions, but I don't understand strict dress codes and not allowing any form of expression for daily wear.
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Yea i had to wear uniforms K-12th grade. So yea 12/13 years with only free dress day maybe 3 times a year. I was fine with that. Polo Shirts could be red, white, royal blue or navy blue. Pants could be navy or khaki. I didn't like having to tuck in shirts though. So i got written up a lot for having my shirt untucked. The uniform the girl has on above is inappropriate. We were mainly wearing pants but dresses and skorts (skirts with shorts attached) were allowed as long as it came to our knees. And this was all still public school, not private school. No open toed shoes nor heels were allowed. Everyone just wore their sneakers. We all bought uniforms from Aeropostale, Hollister, Walmart, Target, Dillards, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ralph Lauren, and Sporting Good Stores that sold Dickies
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Schools especially need a dress code to maintain some semblance of order among students who would otherwise wear clothes that may be offensive, are distracting, and not conducive to learning.
Companies may have a simple dress code, usually for safety reasons. For example, in my company, if a man is working with rotating machinery, wearing a tie is not allowed.
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Dress codes are stupid, if someone is conventionally attractive then they’re going to be “distracting” regardless of the kind of clothes they wear and it really just pushes biases regarding elitism and what makes a “real” job or whatever. Believing that someone is shit at their job based on how they choose to dress is the literal definition of judging a book by its cover, a lesson we specifically teach children to avoid doing. We teach kids a lot of things and then end up not following through with them as adults. Fuck dress codes, unless you’re flashing someone there’s no reason you can’t wear pajamas and do your job at the same time.
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I think a dress code in schools is a good idea. School readies you for the workplace, therefore, school attire should be appropriate. You can wear whatever you want on your own time, but when you are learning, it should be something appropriate.
When you are in the workplace, you should where something presentable as you represent whomever you are working for or your own business.
Scantily clothed is okay for the club, but it has no place in school (which is a workplace/learning environment) and/or in the actual workplace.
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For school I think so, otherwise people might wear bikini's to school or worse. Then no one learns anything.
For work, I can understand uniforms for certain jobs and all that but clothing or work dress codes should be bought and paid for by the company. Not they expect workers to buy uniforms or other things that they require.
If its generic dress code, then no big deal. Something casual like T-shirt & jeans but no political logos on things seems fine by me.
Work is to work, not to show who want to vote for.
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No, never in my life worn a school uniform - not counting the time I was in the musical by pink Floyd. People should be allowed to express themselves - that includes children and clothes is an expression. & Here is a possibility to teach children to respect each other despite of differences because not everyone is the same.
Of course, work wise - there are uniforms required for some, nurses, construction and so on. I see nothing wrong with the outfits you show.
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Yes because I don’t want to watch people dressing carelessly like bums or like clowns. Do you as a BOSS who has an image to uphold want that? For your people to dress like clowns?
The kids at your school?
NOPE!
I went to public school, and there were people that dressed like bums and clowns. And because of this lack of maturity these very people dirtied the school and left messes. But it’s public school. What do you expect 🤡 -
I hate wearing school uniforms, but they supposedly need them to keep other kids from being "naughty". Which I'm surprised that none of the girls in my class knows how to defend themselves properly. 🫤🙄 And I may be told some shit and stuff by my parents, but some teens or young adults get kidnapped and then sold to places that we don't know about and get abused! Really only reason why I know how to defend myself (properly and not sloppy)!
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I used to think dress codes in schools were a bad idea, but I'm gradually coming around to liking it. It removes the stress of how to dress - especially for students who can't afford nice clothes.
At work, I think people are adult enough to dress as they wish and accept any consequences
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Depends on where and the reason. No, I don’t think everyone should have to wear a uniform, unless you’re in the military. There are reasons private schools do that and so be it.
Having said that, there are situations in which some types of clothing won’t work or can be dangerous. For example, I personally couldn’t see women wearing skirts or dresses if they have to climb a ladder as being a good idea. Also, she sometimes lose clothes are not good in work environments.
In short adapt your clothes to your needs and surroundings.
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Honestly, yes. Especially in a professional environment where your organization has leadership responsibilities. Perception is important. They say don't judge a book by its cover- but it's hard to trust someone on initial impressions, especially if they have engineering authority over safety of life... when they look like a slob.
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By encouraging students to concentrate more on their studies and less on their wardrobes, school uniforms improve successful learning. Students are encouraged to think critically when they are appropriately attired and serious. Students who adhere to dress codes can avoid peer pressure over their clothing choices.
Dress codes are used to communicate to employees what the organization considers appropriate work attire. A dress code or appearance policy allows an employer to set expectations regarding the image it wants the company to convey. -
Where I work, we don't have a very strict dress code, but we all show up and look pretty professional and to do our jobs. I have no problem with them.
Also, women who dress in those types of things are women I tend to stay away from, personally. They give off a number of red flags for me. -
No. If it's not for safety or legality, then it's not necessary. And I don't think they should have them.
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I went to schools with a dress code. They foster uniformity and rebelliousness. So it’s double edged in a workplace. Sure you want conformity but you also don’t want an underlying rebelliousness. So it kind of depends on the workplace atmosphere you want to foster
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The adults need to wear a uniform for sure. Let the kids be kids. they need to learn to express themselves their own way so they dont go off to college and decide to where they’re clubbing clothes to their 10 am classes. Adults are the ones who always needed them. They do too much around these young sexually developing kids. They should know way better.
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No it should be want ever you’re comfortable in the work place. In school to many pro for the dress codes and con against. If the students could become civilize by accepting people as true classmate then the con would win.
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noooo. depending on the room i was placed in, i had to have a dress code at work. i felt rigid, not like myself, i feel uncomfortable while doing my work. i always secretly took off my uncomfortable shoes under the desk. finally i was placed in a room where no one gave a fuck and i feel so much better and can wear what i wear on a regular basis, regardless if at work or out on the weekend.
of course the clothes should be within reason. like no crop tops, stuff like that.
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I like this classy outfit. Id love to wear that at school. At work, depends on the job. If its a cubicle yes. If its an amazon warehouse outfit, no 😂
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