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Last month, the Dadeville City Council proposed banning saggy pants and now they’re going after short shorts and mini-skirts to make things even. “My concern is it should be for everybody,” city council member Stephanie Kelley said. “I think for the girls, with these shorts up so high looking like under garments and dresses so short, I don’t want us to be showing favoritism.”

Another council member, Frank Goodman, said it is a matter of respect. "Who is going to respect you if you don't respect yourself?” he said at a meeting last month. “The reason I brought this up is I think people deserve respect when they are in public. I think slacking is disrespectful. I think it gives our younger generation the wrong impression of what is cool.”

Is it just us or does this feel like a plot line out of Footloose? By outlining a city-wide dress code, Dadeville is dictating not just what is appropriate for the classroom, a pre-professional environment, but for the world at large. Only instead of being forced to wear gym clothes for the rest of the school day, the citizens of Dadeville will be breaking the law if they don't meet the requirements.

Understandably, many are against the ordinance, arguing that how we dress is a matter of self-expression. And, whether you believe that shortie-shorts are inappropriate or not, making them illegal is a step too far—especially when violations could affect citizen's futures and potential job opportunities.

Still others agree with the rules, arguing that this could be a good move for the community—and that it's widely supported. City council member James Tarpley said, “I have heard more favorable positive comments about us even considering this than I have on anything else since I have been on the council.” 

Jury's still out on whether or not these proposals will be passed, but we can't say we're not eager to see what the town decides.

What do you think of the idea of a town-wide dress code? Would you support oen in your town?

by Maddie Howard | 2/1/2016