The Fear of Every Fashionista:Dresscodes

The first long term dress code I came in counter with was after my senior year.  In high school I was very active in FCCLA, and attended every national convention, but in 2012 they decided to add a dress code.  I am in no way hating on FCCLA, they probably made the best decision....I guess.  At the time I was devastated, I'm leaving Wheaton, the perfect chance to break out my latest fashion finds, but I'm confined to black or khaki dress pants, skirts that go to the knee, and red, white, or black polo or dress shirts. I bet the person that came up with this has never tried to find a skirt that goes to the knees of a girl that's 5'11" #impossible.  Let's be serious I'm NOT gonna follow this dress code without shaking things up. The words "dress code" just makes me shudder! Yuck I hate it! It's taking away my fashion freedom :( Most people would think I'm overreacting, but getting dressed is basically my only talent.  I'm not good at sports, or games, I'm good at spending money on fashion, and wearing it.  Thank goodness I didn't go to a private school (thanks mom and dad <3). BUT, there are ways to embrace yourself in the yucky regulations of a dress code...loopholes, loopholes, loopholes.  That's what you need to look for. I had a choice of white black or red for dress shirts at FCCLA.  No where in the rules did they say you couldn't where a white shirt with black stripes.  Now that's what you have to look for, clothing they didn't specifically say you could not wear. My shirt was black and white, shouldn't I get extra credit for covering half of the required color scheme. Another thing you can do is add your own flair to an outfit; scarves, flashy shoes, a new purse.  I paired a plain white dress shirt and black pencil skirt with a pair of cheetah heels.  Don't let a sad dress code bring you down! Make that dress code tailored to you!  Also for those who read my blog on manicures, I was eating at a restaurant when a nail salon owner came up and asked to take a picture of my nails.  That sure made my day! 

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