The way a person dresses can tell you numerous things about them.
For example, if a person wears an Edwardsville football jersey to school, one would assume that he is on the football team. If someone wears bright colors, one may assume that that he or she has a positive outlook on life. But if a girl shows up to school in clothes that look like she possibly fit into them when you were in the 5th grade, what does that suggest?
It’s no secret that the temperatures of many of our school’s classrooms and hallways rival those of the Arctic tundra. Even so, many people are still dressing as if they are about to walk right onto the beach at any moment.
Some girls act as though the hallways are their personal catwalks, leaving little to the imagination of wandering eyes. They could technically be following school dress codes. Others may choose to keep themselves more covered, but be in violation of the policy.
The saying “It’s not about what you wear, it’s how you wear it,” should apply to the school’s dress code policy. A one shouldered blouse can look classy but is a violation of the dress code. A low-cut short-sleeved shirt, however, is completely okay.
While some girls can pull off the tank top and short shorts look without looking as if they are about to audition for a Victoria’s Secret commercial, many others cannot.
Many girls believe that the less they wear, the more attention they will receive from their peers. In reality, they will get attention, but maybe not the kind that they were hoping for. If a girl hopes to be treated like a lady, she needs to dress like one.
When people see Miley Cyrus on the television wearing an outfit better suited for a gentleman’s club, many of them are quick to judge her. After all, she is an icon for many young girls, and dressing as she did causes concern among older generations.
Contrarily, Kate Middleton dresses for success by keeping herself covered, yet she is praised for her beauty. She inspires girls to realize they can be beautiful without showing everything they have.
In the end, it shouldn’t matter what a person wears, so long as he or she can pull it off with class.
