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Emma Lippard February 22, 2016 Dress-code Essay In my opinion I disagree with some of the regulations regarding our dress code. Teachers tell you to express yourself,but how is that possible if I cant dress the way I please. Although some of the restrictions are reasonable, some of them are foolish. For example, in the dress code it states "Sheer garments or short shirts which expose the midriff are unacceptable." Although this policy is respectively reasonable, it is limiting some people from expressing there style. I enjoy

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