For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for September 07, 2004
September 06, 2004
September 08, 2004
Transcript:
Teacher: I understand there are fashions to follow and trends to bend to and everyone has to look "cool." But while you are in this environment, we strongly suggest you adhere to a modest, comfortable and practical dress code. ....Or else. Girl: Whoa! Like, they're not gonna let us wear this stuff anymore! Girl 2: It is so not fair! Girl: Totally. Girl 3: April, I cannot believe they're gonna start telling us how to dress ourselves! April: I know...It's kind of a relief.
The “control” doesn’t end. Employers often have dress codes…and for good reason. There are plenty of people who try to push the envelope by showing more skin than is appropriate for the environment, or the occasion.