Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

It’s a school, not a singles bar

Ask yourself, “how many times do I see low-cut shirts and extremely short shorts in school?” The answer to your wonderful question is, “too often.” The way you dress says a lot about you. I can almost guarantee that every time you meet someone new, you judge them in some degree by the way they are dressed. You want people to think good things of you on a first impression, right? So don’t show too much of yourself. And guys, don’t think you’re off the hook, because this applies to you too. After all, we are in school, not on a French beach. Ladies, seeing eight different guys looking at you as you’re walking down the hallway isn’t always a good thing. You don’t want them looking at you because of your provocative attire. Next time you pick out your clothes for the day, pick a nice shirt that doesn’t expose your upper half. Also, don’t wear the shortest shorts or the shortest skirt to school. Trust me; your peers will judge you on how much skin you show. If you are dressing like that to impress the boys anyway, most guys don’t like girls who are thought of as provocative. And how is dressing provocatively going to help you and the others around you, learn any more? School is a place for education; it isn’t a singles bar or a nightclub. So just wear a nice pair of jeans and a nice t-shirt, sweater, or hoodie. Now guys, I want you to think about this: who really cares about the color of your underwear? Are you having some trouble thinking about who that may be? The answer in most cases is nobody. Others, including myself, don’t like to see your boxers. Pants come in different sizes, so just wear a size that fits and if it does sink a little, wear a belt. I’ll admit that I am no fashion expert, but I think following my tips can benefit everybody. So tomorrow when you get dressed, think about your appearance to others. After all, if you don’t respect yourself, you can’t expect to get respect from anyone else.