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Durham Public Schools is planning to cut…. More Stories. If you are wearing a colored T-shirt, be sure that the shirt you wear over is complimentary. So if you are wearing a red T-shirt, try wearing a blue polo, or a blue checkered button down. Wear a hoodie or cardigan. Depending on the season, you can add a third layer to keep your look interesting. Cardigans and hoodies are better to leave neutral so you can combine them with more pieces. Try a beige cardigan over your blue checkered button down, or a black hoodie.
Stick with comfortable shoes. Unless you are required to wear dress shoes, keep your footwear casual. Shoe styles such as sneakers, saddle shoes, or canvas options are a great way to keep your look school ready. Black shoes pair with everything, but you can try wearing brown shoes when your wardrobe has Earth tones such as browns, greens, and blues. Method 4. Follow the school dress code. Every school has a different set of rules that outline what you are allowed to wear.
Although these rules vary, most schools require you to dress on the conservative side, and never show your midriff. Check out your specific school rules in the school handbook, or by asking an administrator at the school. Dress casually. Although you might be tempted to wear your best Friday night outfit to school, you have to remember that school is not a party.
You are better off dressing comfortably. Regardless of the dress code, conservative outfits that are cute and casual are always the best option. If you show up to school too formally, others might think you are trying too hard. Be sure your clothes fit well. Any attention you receive for your clothes should be positive, and not because your shirt is ultra low, or your pants are too tight.
You do not want to find yourself breaking school rules and getting in trouble for inappropriate clothes. School is a professional atmosphere, so you should dress the part. Always check your clothes throughout the year for a proper fit. A top that may have once fit you perfectly, might now be riding a little too high on your stomach.
Use these steps to check your clothes before you leave the house: [20] X Research source Raise your arms in the air, and if your stomach shows, do not wear it to school. Bend over and touch your toes to check your pants.
If you find that your underwear sits higher than the top of your pants, it may be time to get rid of them. Bend over, and check the top of your shirt. If you have a lot of cleavage showing, pick a shirt that is more conservative. Do not wear a shirt that shows your bra strap. Many schools require you to have at least three fingers of coverage on your shoulders. Check the length of your skirt, dress, or shorts by putting your arms straight down by your side.
If the length is shorter than your finger tips, it is not appropriate for school. What should I wear if I want to look like I'm not trying super hard on the first day of school? Sheila A. If you're looking to keep it casual and you don't want to stand out, I'd recommend wearing neutral colors and keeping your outfit mostly monochromatic.
If you don't overdo it with the colors, your outfit won't draw a ton of attention. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. If your school has a dress code, you probably don't have that much freedom in the clothing department. However, you're probably allowed to wear some accessories! Scarves, belts, hats, and statement jewelry are all fun ways to play up a boring school uniform. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Change your hairstyle! Getting a brand new hairstyle is one of the quickest and easiest ways to totally change your look without buying new clothing or going overboard with a brand new wardrobe.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2. What if I'm wearing something that I find nice and school-appropriate but my boyfriend doesn't? Ask him why he finds it inappropriate, but don't let him control what you wear.
Not Helpful 8 Helpful You can wear whatever style that you like and feel confident and comfortable in. Just make sure it stays within the dress code. Not Helpful 5 Helpful Can I wear nice tops that I like to wear when everyone prefers to wear t-shirts?
Yes, as long as you are comfortable with wearing them and they fit the dress code, that's perfectly fine. You don't need to dress exactly like everybody else. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Try a plain black t-shirt with a dark colored cardigan and dark blue jeans. Adding a pair of earrings, or wearing a cream colored or neutral colored scarf will make the outfit pop.
For the shoes, you could dark Converse, or boots, depending on the weather and your taste. As long as you feel comfortable in it and it fits with your dress code, wear anything you want.
Not Helpful 7 Helpful I do in middle school, but I'm not sure about high school. Yes, you can, unless there is a drug reference or something graphically violent on the shirt that may break dress code.
Not Helpful 11 Helpful What if I wear a sweatshirt that complies with the dress code, but my sister says it doesn't? Also, why is there a dress code, and why do the teachers pay more attention to the girls than boys?
If you know for a fact that the sweatshirt is compliant with the dress code, don't worry about what your sister says. There is a dress code because schools don't want students to be distracted by what everyone is wearing when they're supposed to be learning. The reason girls are more likely to get in trouble for dress code is, first of all, because they're more likely to break the rules in this regard. Being comfortable means being able to move, bend down to help students, and sit on the floor to help a kid organize their backpack full of papers.
Jeans help teachers do their jobs at the highest possible level. I work in a school where the teacher dress code is not strictly enforced. Our admin trusts us when it comes to choosing attire, and we definitely appreciate it. We, as teachers, want to be treated like adults, without a bunch of extra rules. Giving us the freedom to wear what we choose is a small but important step in this direction.
Should jeans be a part of the teacher dress code? Why or why not? Posted by Kristy Louden I have been teaching high school English for 12 years. I love reading, professional development nerd alert! Hi, My name is Tara Kegley. I have taught high school math for28 years.
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