Dress code refers to the rules laid down orally or in writing in relation to clothing of a particular group of people, students or workers. Dress code has been a tradition starting from our school, colleges to our workspace too. Even if we try to trace the history of dress code from our ancient history, we may find that everybody had a different dress code according to their work and they were recognised through it. Dressing sense has a social significance and is not just a hoax related to physical appearance. Every occasion can be associated with a specific dress code. It has been an important part of life. Nowadays, we have a dress code which may or may not be compulsory for everything like school, college, workspace, gym, specific games, weddings, festivals, parties and clubs. Dress code is also a hotly debated topic these days for students and work professionals. It is argued that wearing a dress of your own choice will increase the efficiency and bring out better but at the same time it is also said that wearing different outfits to school or college or workspace can bring discrimination into play for example a guy wearing expensive clothes will most probably try to find a familiar person which would give rise to factions. There are two sides to every story so it’s our duty to choose what’s best.
Pros of dress code
Dress code promotes equality among students and work professionals. It brings a sense of belongingness and keeps them united. Dress code helps to promote gender equality and keeps students and workforce away from peer pressure. Professionalism demands a formal dress code though it varies from industry to industry for example where customer or client interaction is maximum or happens routinely a formal dress code is preferred any day over casuals. Formal attire shows decency and professionalism which helps in growth of business. It also encourages professional behaviour among the staff. Employees don’t have to shift their focus from work to describe each other’s outfits which in turn increases efficiency. Seriousness and professional behaviour are also promoted with a specific dress code and that dress code carries with itself some dignity and respect which each worker or employee will try to protect. It also ensures proper safety of employees by making protective gears mandatory. In case of school and colleges. It also promotes discipline at schools and colleges by avoiding any kind of discrimination that’s possible among students due to their different way of dressing. Students can focus properly on their basic aim instead of focusing on their dresses. It also helps in reducing violence. It will cost less for students to wear a uniform instead of clothes of their choice.
Cons of dress code
Dress codes may restrict a student’s or worker’s right to freedom of expression. Everyone doesn’t fit in some commonly adapted dress code. It may also kill the vibe of diversity while bringing a sense of appropriateness. Gender based uniforms may also increase discrimination instead of decreasing it by uniform dressing code. Students may find other not so desirable ways to express them in the form of tattooing or piercings. In the case of working individuals, the same dress code could be boring for them and may decrease their creativity and efficiency. Professionals at top positions may not be comfortable while dressing up like children. Workers may not actually be a part of inclusion which can be called as the ultimate aim of dress code.
Conclusively, it can be inferred that dress code is not a problem at school or workplace or colleges, instead they become necessary when our society is getting more and more arranged. There are certain specified norms for every small task that we do in our daily life so why shouldn’t it be for our regular life including school, college and workspace. Every dress shows some uniqueness and gives a spirit of common brotherhood and boosts the confidence of an individual. It also minimises class elitism. Dress code is necessary but we need some amendments too like we need to focus upon gender neutral uniforms and making a lenient structure for dress code.
By Gavish Chaudhary
Content Writer
Social Journal
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