Recent rumors around the halls of Athens Drive High School have sparked concern among many female students. Following the introduction of a new principal are new rules and expectations. One of those “rules” has been stirred up to be the banning of yoga pants and leggings on school campus. Although Dr. Hedrick made the decision to not press for any changes in the dress code, rumors are flowing and students are concerned. As a comfortable go-to wardrobe item for young girls, yoga pants and leggings have proved themselves to be very necessary during the past years.
Seeing as how these pants are just as tight as skinny jeans, strictly dismissing yoga pants and leggings is completely unnecessary. Yes, it is understandable that leggings are known to be a little too tight sometimes, even see-through depending on the light. However, not all leggings or yoga pants are see-through. The responsibility of judging the appropriateness of wardrobes should be left to the person wearing them, as well as their guardians. Clothing choices should be made as mature judgement calls. If a person is actually aware of the fact that their clothes are inappropriate, they should make the decision to change into thicker materials.
As a few middle and high schools attempt to ban yoga pants and leggings from the dress code, students protest against the prejudice. Rockport High School in Massachusetts has banned yoga pants, sending home 20 students to change their ensembles. However, the situations that cause the most problems around Athens Drive are the rumors that overwhelm students’ worries. Even when the administration has no intentions of banning leggings, rumors arise and worries begin. Students should be more focused on their class work and extracurricular activities, rather than fighting against dress code rules. With this being said, the desired result of the administration is not worth the argument between students and dress code restrictions.