School Dress Codes: I once had to wear a loaner tee!
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (95001)
United States
May 27, 2016 2:55pm CST
From when I was in school compared to today's fashion - I could see why dress codes are being more enforced. Walking into popular stores for teens/young adults like Forever 21, Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch which I do still shop at, you don't often find that .. two fingers width of coverage on the shoulders of a tank top, shorts above the knees. You will often find clothes that have thin straps, strapless, cleavage, crop tops, cut-outs, revealing of the legs, tight clothing and so forth.
Back in high school, I normally wear tank tops (not of two fingers width) but I always had a light cardigan over so I would not get in trouble. However, during the end of the year, summer was approaching so it was hot. I got a "ticket" while going to another class during passing period. I had to wear a loaner tee. I didn't have a cardigan that day, but it was not even revealing. You get sent to the office and wear a pe shirt that says Loaner on the front throughout the day and have the tee washed to collect your tank top back.
When you were in school, did you follow your school's dress codes? If you wore something inappropriate did the school provide a loaner tee or you had to go home and change?
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@rina110383 (24495)
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27 May 16
When I was in high school, we had a school uniform. I was reprimanded once because I had a long skirt. I didn't follow the length for the skirt. I was called at the principal's office together with my friend. Our skirts were cut by the nun using a pair of scissors.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
27 May 16
Wow even in high school very strict. I would think they'd be happy if your skirt was longer than it's supposed to be? So the nun cut the skirt to the appropriate length?
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
27 May 16
@rina110383 That's strict. Did you get to go home and stitch the skirt or did she cut it and stitched the skirt so it'll have a nice seam line.
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@rina110383 (24495)
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27 May 16
@infatuatedbby The nuns wanted us to observe the proper length for uniformity purposes. Yes, she cut it.
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@Daljinder (23231)
• Bangalore, India
27 May 16
We have school uniforms in all schools. Students knew how to manipulate that too. Shortening the skirts. Pulling the socks down. Re-arranging the shirts. LOL Creativity! 
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
Haha very creative. Did you do any alters to your uniform?
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@Daljinder (23231)
• Bangalore, India
28 May 16
@infatuatedbby Only with the skirt. It was below knee. Made it short about an inch above knee-length.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
28 May 16
When I was in high school I wore a school uniform.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
28 May 16
@infatuatedbby nope. Everybody wears a school uniform here.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
@toniganzon
Oh I see. 
He-he, even til' this day?
He-he, even til' this day?1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
Did you attend a private school?
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
That is really good. Looks like many had a school uniform from this discussion. :)
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
@valmnz
Yes to be honest I think it's a good idea. No one to make fun of since everyone's wearing the same clothing. And so much more!
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
28 May 16
@infatuatedbby it wasn't fun, believe me, but now, as an adult, I think it was definitely a good idea.
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
Oh so now theres no more uniforms??
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
@cacay1 To think of it yes, and it's be more affordable - everyone can't judge the way dressed because everyone would look alike.
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 May 16
@infatuatedbby , That is the proposal of our new president, but many opposed. I also opposed, It's better to have a school or faculty or office uniform to identify us and save clothes hehehe.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
28 May 16
I always follow the dress code in school. My children are in private school too and they are not allowed to get inside their classes if they are not wearing their prescribe uniforms.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
I notice a lot of Asian schools have uniform whether in public or private. I think that's good.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 May 16
@Macarrosel, What can you say about the proposal of our new president to No more wearing of a school uniform, office and faculty uniforms? Many reacted, me too wouldn't be happy wearing a uniform could save us ,
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 May 16
@infatuatedbby That is true, all offices public and private with uniform.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
27 May 16
I guess better a "loaner" tee than a "loner" tee 
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Dress codes are very strict these days - and yes, I can see why too. Well my high school days were a long time ago, so fashion wasn't quite so skimpy as it is today - I can't remember any incidents where students got in trouble for the way they dressed. Wait - I remember back then controverial t-shirts with sayings were not allowed, and a couple kids had to wear their shirt inside out for the rest of the day. I think all of our parents would have freaked out if we walked out the door dressing the way some of these kids (and not just kids) do now.
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Dress codes are very strict these days - and yes, I can see why too. Well my high school days were a long time ago, so fashion wasn't quite so skimpy as it is today - I can't remember any incidents where students got in trouble for the way they dressed. Wait - I remember back then controverial t-shirts with sayings were not allowed, and a couple kids had to wear their shirt inside out for the rest of the day. I think all of our parents would have freaked out if we walked out the door dressing the way some of these kids (and not just kids) do now.1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
27 May 16
It's been 8 years since I graduated from high school, and the fashion trends has definitely changed. And, I agree the clothing now is more skimpy.
I am older now and do not dress like that. Though it's fine depending where you go but I prefer to be covered up. And if I do wear something revealing or what I call revealing, I'll have a cover up or light cardigan or something.
Controversial t-shirts aren't allowed, I do remember some wearing their shirts inside out. What I disliked most was baggy pants with boys boxers, not cute ha!
And, I agree the clothing now is more skimpy.
I am older now and do not dress like that. Though it's fine depending where you go but I prefer to be covered up. And if I do wear something revealing or what I call revealing, I'll have a cover up or light cardigan or something.
Controversial t-shirts aren't allowed, I do remember some wearing their shirts inside out. What I disliked most was baggy pants with boys boxers, not cute ha!1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
27 May 16
@much2say
If I were to have guessed, I wouldn't have known. We can't tell our ages from the style we talk, hehe.
He-he if I had to compare 80's to now, 80's is a lot more conservative, way more!
And I agree - I have no idea how that trend came upon. Saggy, Baggy Pants with Boxers revealing. Not hot!
He-he if I had to compare 80's to now, 80's is a lot more conservative, way more!
And I agree - I have no idea how that trend came upon. Saggy, Baggy Pants with Boxers revealing. Not hot! 1 person likes this
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
28 May 16
@infatuatedbby Maybe it's an Asian thing . . . not only do we look younger than we really are - maybe we talk younger too 
Yah, the 80s just had their own look . . . I guess it was conservative - well, except for the colors (some of those colors were so neon and bright 
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I don't know how fashion started becoming so sloppy and trashy - but who knows . . . maybe someday they'll go backwards and become conservative again!
Yah, the 80s just had their own look . . . I guess it was conservative - well, except for the colors (some of those colors were so neon and bright !).
I don't know how fashion started becoming so sloppy and trashy - but who knows . . . maybe someday they'll go backwards and become conservative again!1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 May 16
I went to a Catholic giirls high school and we had uniforms so yes I did follow the dress code.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
That's good you followed the rules
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 May 16
@infatuatedbby Not much choice really the consequences would have been severe.
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@jstory07 (134433)
• Roseburg, Oregon
28 May 16
@infatuatedbby We were normal back than.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
Very enforced! 
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. 
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. 1 person likes this
@Traceyjayne (1763)
• United Kingdom
28 May 16
we did the usual things of hitching up our skirts and opening our blouse a bit more than necessary but that's about it.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
That's a good point and no one would judge too! Since everyone is wearing similar outfits.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
29 May 16
i follow school dress codes. in fact my uniform from 1st year college to 4th year are the same. no changes and new ones. that is why all throughout my college years, i am like a walking curtain...my clothes are so loose and big haha.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
30 May 16
On the bright side, you get to save money!
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
Looks like a lot of people have uniforms. Did you attend an all girls or private school?
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 May 16
@infatuatedbby Nope. Here in our country or the city I lived in, we dont have all girls school. Too bad.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
@JustBhem I see. I see Asian countries have uniform for schools often.
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@celticeagle (159002)
• Boise, Idaho
28 May 16
When I was in school I did follow the dress code. That was in the 60's so very different from today.
@celticeagle (159002)
• Boise, Idaho
29 May 16
@infatuatedbby ....Very much so. Things were extremely different than they are now.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
@celticeagle yes definitely hehe
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
29 May 16
Heh yes, it was more conservative then compared to now.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 May 16
We did have a dress code at the private school I went to. I always followed the rule, except for one day. My parents said my dress was long enough but the school disagreed so they called my father to bring me something else to wear for the day. I was embarrassed and never let that happen again.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
27 May 16
I didn't go to a private school, but I understand rules are enforced there. I am sorry to hear the school disagreed. If parents thought it's appropriate enough it should have slide! My mom thought my clothes were fine but schools think otherwise. Now.. the rules are more enforced because of the new fashion trends plus they look up to their celebrities and what not. I feel the younger generation is a lot different then when I went to school.
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
It looks like many had uniforms. Did you attend a private school?
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
27 May 16
If we even had one, It was very basic.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 May 16
Now the rules are strict. I don't blame them.
I don't blame them.1 person likes this
