The dress code at Bourbon County High School has changed drastically within the past few years. For the girls, there has been a requirement that shirts cover leggings, and allowing sleeveless shirts only if the straps are the width of a credit card. The boys’ dress code has remained the same; no cutoff shirts, tank tops, or sagging pants. Most believe that the most noticeable changes have been made to the girls’ dress code.

Although some students are not quite as happy with the dress code, they have learned to accept the rules and make compromises. There are benefits to the new and updated dress codes, however, they have become more lenient on what is acceptable and considered school appropriate. When asked if she thought the dress code would change next year, Junior, Macy Bowels, replied by saying that the changes are not coming anytime soon. “If anything,” Bowels said, “I can see it probably becoming more lenient due to some of the underclassmen, as they care about appearances.”

When the topic of school uniforms were brought up, Bowels supported the idea, saying that if everyone were dressed uniformly, it would be more equal, and that school should have a somewhat formal type of dress wear. On the other hand, Junior Dante Webb disagrees, saying that he believes that uniforms “limit the student’s voices” and “limits the ability to express oneself during school.” Webb went on and revealed his personal opinion on the dress code; saying that he “strongly sides” with our current dress code, as it allows students to “be comfortable and allows us to be us throughout the school day.”

While some students dislike Bourbon County High School’s new dress code; many students favor it and think that it is a move in the right direction for future students who will walk the halls.