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Were girls criticized for wearing tank tops or short skirts? Were Black students called out for natural hair? That's codified in a lot of school dress codes.
I remember ppl wearing pj bottoms & flipflops in public 20-25 years ago. I also remember women wearing mens' patterned boxers as outerwear shorts. I thought it was just a SoCal thing... it was everywhere. I never shopped at Wal-Mart.
If pajamas to school had been a thing when I was in college, (not high school, my mom was militant with just about everything, including how we dressed), I would have worn pajamas. They are comfortable.
There are so many things in this world to be upset about, but young people, or any people, wearing pajamas while out and about, is not one of them.
Sure would be neat if people looked in the mirror and took the time to improve on their own short comings rather than focusing on what others are doing. It doesn't need to affect you because it's not your business.
Were girls criticized for wearing tank tops or short skirts? Were Black students called out for natural hair? That's codified in a lot of school dress codes.
I have several students that arrive to an 8 AM class wearing pajama bottoms, bedroom shoes, and with a fairly wicked case of bedhead. My wish is for them to develop a greater sense of pride in themselves.
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Yes.....because they look disheveled and, right or wrong, like it or not, some will make judgments about them based on their appearance.
If they can't comport and dress themselves in a professional manner in school, how will this translate to the workplace?
It appears many people here believe they will outgrow this stage. I'm not convinced. I worked with quite a few people (in the fed gov't no less) who were always disheveled, lacked a certain level of personal hygiene, claimed to have social anxiety and other disorders (I am not unsympathetic to this by any means, just in case anyone thinks i am), and who consistently produced sub-standard work.
If this behavior persists into the employment realm, I would see it as a red flag.
That's definitely true. I might roll my eyes seeing a bunch of college kids walking to class in pajamas and sweats, but you know what? It doesn't affect *me* one little bit, and it's actually none of my business what they do, so we're all good.
Exactly. My SIL is grossly overweight (by at least 100 pounds) and I'd rather see her in pajama bottoms than the skin-tight leggings she thinks make her look slimmer. If she at least wore tops that cover her butt it might not be so unflattering. But it's her choice what to wear, and not my place to comment. I may judge, but I won't comment.
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