What the school-wide dress code is
I'm allowed to set the standards for Athens Academy's dress code this year, which is really nice. Now I know that we're supposed to be very proper and pompous, and I respect that, but I also believe that we're in high school now and should be given a bit more freedom than what has been given to us before. I mean, I believe in modesty and all, but not like the overly-formal rules that exist right now. What I've made here still meets the standards of Modesty, Safety, and Serviceability that the original set of rules had. And besides, I'm being trusted to do this. But still.
Upper School
Boys
Tops
-Collared shirts only. Turtlenecks are usually just unattractive and shouldn't be allowed on campus in the first place. My boyfriend and plenty of guys have complained about the tucking in rule that's so enforced so hard, so guys don't HAVE to have their shirts tucked in.
-Sweatshirts can be worn with out without a shirt underneath. The only rule is that the sweatshirt covers everything well; the school wouldn't want hair going everywhere, ugh.
-T-shirts are unbanned. These T-shirts still need to not have profanity or extreme graphics on them, but a certain amount of words or art is fine.
Bottoms
-Dress shorts and athletic shorts are both fine. I'm keeping the "all must be no shorter than two inches above the knee" rule though because, well, nobody wants to see that.
-Any pants are cool. Ripped up jeans are awesome on guys and allowed too.
Shoes
-Tennis, athletic, or running shoes are all fine. Not particularly encouraged, but fine.
-Dress shoes would be encouraged and preffered.
-Sandals of any sort are fine. The school's probably gonna jump on me about this. This includes dress, leather, slip-on, lace-up, and Birkenstock-style sandals; more importantly sport and beach sandals banned before (for some odd reason) are allowed.
Hair
-Keep it groomed. Nobody, not even other guys, like messy or outlandish hair.
-As for shaving. If you can keep a clean, not-messy, maybe even sexy beard, go for it. If you're bad at it though or can't pull it off, you'll probably be asked to shave regularly.
Hats
-Hats are cool. They can be worn at all times and I have no idea why they weren't allowed inside before.
Girls
Tops
-Turtle-necks are still banned for this gender too
-More cleavage than before is allowed. Honestly, it's up to you, the wearer, to decide whether they want to be modest or just eye candy for the guys. Most shirts and tops go as far as types. Unfashionable or unreasonable tops are just not allowed though.
-Sweatshirts are also allowed, but they can't be very open with their holes
-See-through is still not allowed under any condition, to stay strict.
-Also to stay strict and just kinda decent, girls shouldn't show waist or stomach.
Bottoms
-Skirts: Should be maybe 4 inches above the knees at most. In exchange for this relief of restriction on the length, I think it's fair to ask girls to be more conscious about their legs.
-Skorts: Since skorts are safely more modest than skirts, girls should be allowed to wear them a good 5 to 6 inches above the knees. The same rule above applies, though.
-Dresses are really nice and actually encouraged, for they also cover the rule about not revealing the waist and stomach.
Shoes
-Sneakers, Tennis, and Athletic shoes all allowed.
-All sandals allowed
-Dress shoes allowed
-Dress and Leather sandals encouraged
Hair
-I think most girls have a good sense of how attractive hair looks like, so the only restriction here is going to be for girls not to have hair that makes them look "dangerous"
Hats
-All hats allowed. But why would you?
I'm allowed to set the standards for Athens Academy's dress code this year, which is really nice. Now I know that we're supposed to be very proper and pompous, and I respect that, but I also believe that we're in high school now and should be given a bit more freedom than what has been given to us before. I mean, I believe in modesty and all, but not like the overly-formal rules that exist right now. What I've made here still meets the standards of Modesty, Safety, and Serviceability that the original set of rules had. And besides, I'm being trusted to do this. But still.
Upper School
Boys
Tops
-Collared shirts only. Turtlenecks are usually just unattractive and shouldn't be allowed on campus in the first place. My boyfriend and plenty of guys have complained about the tucking in rule that's so enforced so hard, so guys don't HAVE to have their shirts tucked in.
-Sweatshirts can be worn with out without a shirt underneath. The only rule is that the sweatshirt covers everything well; the school wouldn't want hair going everywhere, ugh.
-T-shirts are unbanned. These T-shirts still need to not have profanity or extreme graphics on them, but a certain amount of words or art is fine.
Bottoms
-Dress shorts and athletic shorts are both fine. I'm keeping the "all must be no shorter than two inches above the knee" rule though because, well, nobody wants to see that.
-Any pants are cool. Ripped up jeans are awesome on guys and allowed too.
Shoes
-Tennis, athletic, or running shoes are all fine. Not particularly encouraged, but fine.
-Dress shoes would be encouraged and preffered.
-Sandals of any sort are fine. The school's probably gonna jump on me about this. This includes dress, leather, slip-on, lace-up, and Birkenstock-style sandals; more importantly sport and beach sandals banned before (for some odd reason) are allowed.
Hair
-Keep it groomed. Nobody, not even other guys, like messy or outlandish hair.
-As for shaving. If you can keep a clean, not-messy, maybe even sexy beard, go for it. If you're bad at it though or can't pull it off, you'll probably be asked to shave regularly.
Hats
-Hats are cool. They can be worn at all times and I have no idea why they weren't allowed inside before.
Girls
Tops
-Turtle-necks are still banned for this gender too
-More cleavage than before is allowed. Honestly, it's up to you, the wearer, to decide whether they want to be modest or just eye candy for the guys. Most shirts and tops go as far as types. Unfashionable or unreasonable tops are just not allowed though.
-Sweatshirts are also allowed, but they can't be very open with their holes
-See-through is still not allowed under any condition, to stay strict.
-Also to stay strict and just kinda decent, girls shouldn't show waist or stomach.
Bottoms
-Skirts: Should be maybe 4 inches above the knees at most. In exchange for this relief of restriction on the length, I think it's fair to ask girls to be more conscious about their legs.
-Skorts: Since skorts are safely more modest than skirts, girls should be allowed to wear them a good 5 to 6 inches above the knees. The same rule above applies, though.
-Dresses are really nice and actually encouraged, for they also cover the rule about not revealing the waist and stomach.
Shoes
-Sneakers, Tennis, and Athletic shoes all allowed.
-All sandals allowed
-Dress shoes allowed
-Dress and Leather sandals encouraged
Hair
-I think most girls have a good sense of how attractive hair looks like, so the only restriction here is going to be for girls not to have hair that makes them look "dangerous"
Hats
-All hats allowed. But why would you?
"sex beard" and "hats are allowed, but why would you?" killed me, I loved it. You definitely captured the stereotypical teenage girl, I am def guilty of having some of these same thoughts. It made me laugh, good job.
ReplyDeleteObaid did a good job of speaking like a teenage girl. His tone comes off as very opinionated and somewhat bitchy. By saying things like "I have no idea why this wasn't allowed" and "nobody wants to see that", the speaker exhibits these qualities. Also, by altering the dress code from what it actually is exactly what a teenage girl would want to do. Teenage girls love style and clothes, so they would love to make the dress code whatever they want. Well done, Miss Obaid.
ReplyDeleteObaid yours was hilarious and reminded me of myself at times and when you talked about your boyfriend and things being unfashionable really made me laugh. Good job being a teenage girl Obaid!
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