dress codes Archives

woman speaking outside with hand on chest (l) woman speaking outside caption 'They really wasted my time' (c) woman speaking outside with hand on chest (r)

‘When was somebody gonna say that?’: New worker says employer didn’t tell her about dress code until she showed up the first day

'They basically said come as somebody else.'

On Dec 17, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

IRL

woman shares derogatory comments made by manager to minors tiktok

‘Get his a** fired’: Host claims new manager said underage co-workers looked like ‘strippers,’ prevented them from using the bathroom on the clock

'He blocked us from using the bathroom and told us we weren't allowed to drink water.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

Internet Culture

‘Our bodies aren’t distracting, you’re just disgusting’: High school student calls out school dress code for being sexist during assembly

'If student clothing makes staff uncomfortable that staff doesn’t need to be around minors.'

On Sep 13, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL

‘He’s not allowed to pick and choose who he serves based on their clothing’: Woman says 7-Eleven worker denied her service because she was wearing a tank top

'I’ve seen people go into 7-Eleven in all states of undress.'

On Jul 25, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL

young woman on plane with corset and hoodie (l&r) captioned 'bro I got dress coded on a south west flight? are we in Highschool? are u upset about my shoulders? It's 102*? my torso is fully clothed? and it caused a scene bc some sweet lady stuck up for me and then got kicked off the flight. whoever grandma complained about me... catch me outside bich'

‘This is so uncalled for’: Woman got ‘dress coded’ on Southwest Airlines, sparking debate

'[There is] nothing wrong with that outfit.'

On Jul 12, 2022 by Melody Heald

IRL

‘F*ck your dress codes’: Parent says school gave out extra-large shirts to girls who were dress coded—then dress coded them again

'Not them sexualizing minors when shorts aren’t visible due to their own oversized T-shirt punishment.'

On Jun 4, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

Internet Culture

‘Wearing a tshirt does not impact your ability to teach’: Student teacher shows outfits that got her dress-coded in viral TikTok

'What was the reason?'

On Mar 6, 2022 by Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz

IRL

‘I don’t know any hobo that wears $200 plus sneakers.’: Manager criticizes Black office worker over dress code (updated)

‘It should not matter what he’s dressed like.'

On Feb 24, 2022 by Linda Hamilton

IRL

‘I’m just confused as to why shoulders are distracting’: TikToker defends little sister against school principal after she gets dress-coded

'This is like an outfit she would wear to church.'

On Sep 28, 2021 by Clara Wang

IRL

young woman with caption 'Ford middle school Washington state!!!! What a joke!!!' (l) woman in mask (c) woman walking out of room with caption 'Sent home for dress code at 12 years old!!!! And the principle bringing up attorneys!!! What aA JOKE!!!!'

‘So you’re taking her education away over her dress code?’: Mother sticks up for teen daughter, sparking dress code debate

The principal mentions attorneys in the viral TikTok.

On Sep 27, 2021 by Phil West

IRL

tiktoker talking to police, police escorting tiktoker off the plane

‘I’m being harassed’: TikToker says she was kicked off Alaska Airlines flight for wearing crop top

The airline previously came under fire for slut shaming another passenger.

On Sep 5, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL

‘I hope this works’: TikToker joins Satanic Temple to get a religious exemption for school’s piercing policy

The teen's stunt left viewers wondering how they could join too.

On Sep 4, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture IRL

tiktok teens school protest bare midriff walkouts

‘We felt the dress code was sexist’: TikTok teens stage walkout, protest restrictive dress code

'We should not have to be kicked out of class for wearing a crop top.'

On Jun 7, 2021 by Phil West

Internet Culture

Women recall minor dress code violations after school says ‘no way’ to enforce mask requirement

'Spaghetti straps would like a word.'

On Aug 7, 2020 by Claire Goforth

IRL Tech

Black teen arrested for wearing a hoodie in a mall

The Black man who recorded the incident was arrested as well.

On Nov 12, 2018 by Alex Dalbey

IRL