A common thread: Some iCampers are struggling to showcase their fashion sense
After two weeks on West Chester University’s campus, iCamp student Dylan Denton has adapted to the digital media camp’s rigorous schedule and intense workload. He’s also found comfort showcasing his unqiue fashion sense with no hesitation.
This freedom, Denton said, has encouraged he and others to confidently showcase their creativity. iCamp counselor Will ____ said he’s also worn certain fashion looks with no restrictions. “We all wear whatever we want because we are allowed to – appropriate of course,” ____ said. “This is definitely how I would dress on the outside.”
But other iCampers don’t feel they share the same freedoms.
While most of her outfits are freely worn, counselor Makayla Ellis said she’s constantly reminded of her role in the media program.
Without deeper consideration, Ellis said certain fashion choices could be an issue for students and leadership. “You guys are minors and high school kids … I don’t wear revealing clothes, so yes there are some kind of restrictions,” she said.
LIke Ellis, iCamp student Deonna Brown said certain fashion looks aren’t made to be worn during the summer program. Though, the absence of concrete clothing restrictions is fairly new for most students, both in iCamp and beyond.
Accoridng to independent market research company Gitnux, 21% of public schools across America require their students to wear school uniforms while 54% allow students to wear their clothing with strict dress codes.
More than 93% percent of dress codes prohibit clothing that is considered “too distracting,” and female students are more than five times more likely to face restriction than boys, according to the site.
WIll _____ said he’s faced these same restrictions in the past. He’s even been accused of being in a Philadelphia gang because of his style of dress.
Despite these past issues, ___ is hopeful more schools lower their guard on dress codes while also ensuring no inappropriate wear is being accepted.
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