The Dress Code According to Students by Averie McGraw & Aubrey West staff writers
Central’s dress code and how it affects teenagers around the school
All Photos: A. McGraw
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very school has a dress code, which are supposed to help with the learning environment and keep students more focused on what school is actually about. One rule stated in the official TCAPS dress code is that clothing may not reveal undergarments, yet you see many girls wearing bralettes, which makes it feel like there is almost no dress code at all. There are so many different styles that you see all-over Central (Skater boy/ girl, Alternative, and Casual). Students decide to express how they feel through their clothing choice because it shows what’s comfortable to them and what they like. This is especially true when, at Central, you see girls wearing mini skirts, bralettes, and anything but a full shirt. There are also students who wear crewnecks, hoodies, and sweatpants in complete compliance with the dress code. Students tend to put themselves with other groups of students who match their “vibe” or style, 14 // BGQ // January 2022
and if they don’t match, then they won’t follow that group. Students have been aware of the dress code since middle or even elementary school, so they should already know what is okay for school and what should be worn when they go out with friends. Matthew Cook ‘23 believes that “not everyone is really distracted by clothing, besides maybe teachers.” Teachers and school staff are supposed to make sure that the learning environment is not distracting for students. When the dress code issue is discussed, it’s mainly girls who are talking about it. “I think girls have a lot more limitations on what to wear ” says Cook. “I think a lot of guys care a lot less and don’t want to break the rules they have set for them.” Dress codes can be valuable in creating a safe learning environment, yet many already wear revealing things and don’t seem to care about the dress code already in
