Non-traditional lipstick colours like the turquoise shade above are a big no-no in my books!

So what are my issues?  They’re:

• Super short shorts/skirts on males AND females outside of the pool/beach or while playing racquet sports – my general rule is mid-thigh or longer (it really hasn’t been much of an issue for me since I’m a bit on the shorter side.  And I don’t own short shorts/skirts outside of racquet sports gear anyway)
• Pants where half of one’s behind shows (this mostly applies to guys – I have yet to see girls/women wearing pants like this!  Maybe we just know better)
• Speedo and similar bottoms on guys – unless they’re in Europe, where it’s okay (I suppose)
• Non-religious, safety or uniform headgear indoors (ladies’ dress hats and fangear at sporting events excepted – but only with appropriate clothing.  In other words, suits (or even business casual outfits) and ball caps = BIG FAT NO!))
• Lip colour outside of the nude/reds/pinks/berry/etc ranges.  Basically blue, green, black, etc shades…I am okay with nails in these colours for some reason, however.  Hair?  Well, it depends.  Is it for a sporting event or school spirit reasons?  Halloween?  If not, then NO!
• Bra straps showing on bare shoulders.  Go clear or strapless, please
• PJs in public.  This is probably more of an issue on campus than with the general public (I haven’t been in school for a while, so I’m not even sure if people still do that).  What’s the deal, anyway?  You have REAL clothes.  Wear them to class.  Thanks
• LEGGINGS AS PANTS!!!  Leggings ARE NOT PANTS!  Wear a tunic/longer top (or a long cardigan), for goodness sake!  Unless you’re at home or at the gym, of course
• Guys who look like 80s rock stars – especially if they’re of a certain age.  Seriously, dudes, have you NOT changed your hair since 1985?  You’re 50!  This applies to women as well, but I don’t see too many who do this.  Men are WAY WORSE OFFENDERS
• Speaking of guys of a certain age – seriously, dudes, tight tanks when you’re obviously in need of a good workout and change in your diet?  PUH-LEEEEZE!
• Of course, clothing with obscene language is a no-no as well (I don’t see this very much, thank goodness!!!)
• The OVER-USE OF BRONZER, ESPECIALLY WHEN COMBINED WITH OVER-BLEACHED HAIR.  Certain Hollywood celebs are among the worst offenders
• OVERUSE OF SCENT.  Do people not realize that there are others who have sensitivity issues?  There’s a reason why many doctors’ offices are scent-free
• White bottoms after Labour Day in North America.  Unless you’re a bride, debutante, flower girl, getting baptized, wearing tennis/racquet whites

To be quite honest, I would prefer that everyone just be a few notches more casual than business casual (or “smart casual” as they used to say).  In other words, I’m okay with denim – if it isn’t too distressed.  I actually did not wear denim for a few years.  In university, I was completely off.  In fact, I only wore dress pants/khakis and dresses or skirts to class – and even on weekends!  I’m sure people at school thought I was odd, but I didn’t care.  It was just what I “did.”  I didn’t start wearing jeans again until I was 26 – basically when I started going out with a guy who is now my husband!

I’m sure much of this was influenced by my middle and high school years – I wore a school uniform then.  I considered that to be “normal” and I suppose I expected things to extend well beyond graduation.  I just wasn’t exposed to unusual dress – not even in university (other than all those sloppy dressers – haha) and have extreme difficulty “dealing” with anyone who anyone who strays too far from the so-called “conformist” line.  And I also feel dress codes DO belong in many situations and we shouldn’t be too riled up on the fact that they exist.  But again, that’s just me.  And I shouldn’t have to be shamed for believing so.

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