Letter To School Dress Code

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I am writing you a letter in regard to the school’s dress code. I believe you have done a great job at fixing certain issues within the student body. But I also believe that these rules are and have always been too strict. There is a fine line between what is considered appropriate and what is not, and the majority of the time, what is considered an “inappropriate” outfit is merely someone's day-to-day Dressing style.
For example, many of the young men that roam these halls enjoy wearing tank tops and cut-offs, and I can see where a deep cut-off may be inappropriate. But a hemmed tank top or mildly cut sleeveless shirt seems completely appropriate for school during the warmer months. And girls should indeed have to wear shorts that cover mid-thigh.

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