College dress code

[vix]

Just started college today, the finance school has moved to new premises, and they have a dress code for all staff and students - 'business wear'.

Even my work doesn't have a dress code!

We have been told to write and complain if we object. Anyone else think a dress code in a college is a bit dumb?

[Mondo]

6th form has a dress code ?

Never been to an academic establishment that required a dress code for regular classes except on the LPC practical exam days in mock courts and interviews.

I suppose for women its a lot more flexible? just some black trousers with a plain top usually works.

[SidewinderINC]

I know of a few 6th forms that had a dresscode, not that they were strictly adhered to.

I'm sure if they get enough complaints then something will get done.

[karbon]

get writting then.

i can understand if they're wanting to set you up for how it's going to be in a workplace.

then again, my school went crazy "security conscious" on us and in 6th year we all had to wear school unifrom, it was outstanding.

[vix]

Its a college btw not a 6th form - I know of a few 6th forms with dress codes.

They can't be wanting to set usup for a workplace environment as most of us are in full time employment anyway - this is what I am going to put in my letter. We all know what to wear in different environments anyway as we are responsible adults, and a learning environment is usually casual. The specialist finance school I went to last year had no dress code so why should a college?

Fair enough, yeah for women it is just trousers and a top but why wear work clothes on your 'day off' :(

Oooh they are going to get such a letter!!!

[LeperousDust]

Yeah was gonna say i've not heard of any colleges that require any form of dress code. My 6th form was nuts though with its uniform though, didn't really bother me too much though, you don't have to worry about what you're gonna wear :D

I assume the college might be doing this to stop the hoodie/huge ass jeans/metal/rocker people whatever the ass theyre called nowdays looking totally unsightly and out of place because of their teenage angst?

[Will]

When I was at school in 6th form we all had to wear school uniform - tbh I preferred it.

As for college (is that the same as uni?) it seems daft to have a uniform unless they are trying to achieve something which they have clearly defined it seems a little silly. Though in a way it's nice to have people being well dressed at academic environments.

[Kell_ee001]

Never heard of a dress code at college tbh :huh:

And Will, college isn't the same as Uni. It's a 6th form that's not part of a particular school. :) Generally treated like Uni though! :D

[Will]

Thanks Kel :)

[Matblack]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6675169.stm ?

MB

[Dee]

**** that Vix, get writing that letter! You're not at school for gods sake, you can wear whatever the hell you want!

[vix]

Heh was just watching the Simpsons and it was the one where they introduce school uniform. Made me think of today.

Again, I agree that some college kids look horrendous but generally the finance school is all adults who just wear their comfy clothes. No hoodies in my group anyway!

[Will]

At work, my junior managers have to wear company uniform. Senior managers obviously get to wear suits. It's about image and looking professional.

Obviously at educational level it's a bit different, however I'd like to have smart students if I were the Dean of a uni... but I know they are entitled to express themselves the way they want, but I guess it depends on whether or not that rule was in place before the students joined that place. If it's a new rule and they hadn't been consulted (the students) then it is a bit unfair. I guess they are trying to reflect a more professional image? Is it that bad?

[vix]

It is just the finance school, which is in a new location this year, the rest of the college is still casual. No one was consulted, not even the tutors who were also casual last year and now have to wear business dress.

It is kind of bad because (it's a bit embarrasing) I don't have much money and I'm losing a lot of weight so I really don't have that many clothes to wear for work. A four day week of workwear would help a lot, and also I would be walking further in my work shoes and just little things like that.

I choose to dress smart for work, I have worked for companies where suits are mandatory, and I have complied with the dress code as they were my employers and I was a representative of their company. But I am paying college for their services, how can they dictate to me what to wear?

Anyway I learn better in jeans :D

[Will]

In that case I totally support your decision. It does seem a bit unfair. Especially if people don't own the suitable clothing - they can't force people to buy new clothes. The training courses I've been to have all been casual - as you say you learn better when the atmosphere is less formal.

Hope the appeal works out!

[Dee]

What exactly can they do if you wear jeans?

I am thinking not a deal, will they put you in detention? ;)

[Will]

Or give her the cane or a good spanking? ;) :D

[karbon]

i think i'd mention that, in work you're paid a monitary amount to be there and you understand that some of this will need to go back into clothing, but for college you are paying them and ontop of that need to pay further for clothing to wear which will have no benefit on the education you recieve.

[Arcade Fire]

You could point out to them that in the world of finance (i.e. in hedge funds and investment banks) the real money-makers (i.e. the traders and quants) don't wear suits, but go casual. They'd probably think that you're being a bit of a smart-ass, though. :(

[vix]

Resurrect-a-thread....


Now I work here, I have to go around shouting 'WHY ARE YOU WEARING TRAINERS?!!' to the students.

Most of them adhere to it, but a few have received written warnings for not adhering to the dress code :O

Still think they should wear what they want though, and the main college site does this, for both staff and students.

[Knipples]

I'm encouraged to wear jeans and trainers to work, its part of the "we want to look like one of you and not a social worker" approach.

[semi-pro waster]

The way I tend to look at it is that at college you've chosen to be there, it isn't quite like school where you're obligated to go so the chances are that if you've made the decision to go then you want to learn while you are there. You should do that attired in whatever you feel is most comfortable (common decency notwithstanding), I feel most comfortable in jeans and hoodys usually so that's what I wear when I'm not expected to look smart - it's also fine for going to business college.