I feel a strong sense of enmity when I see people get judged on their attire.

Today, in society, we are not allowed to express ourselves without being insulted or being made fun of. We’ve all heard the cliché saying, “Be your own person, and don’t be afraid to express yourself.”

How am I supposed to express myself knowing there are people judging me from left to right?

It’s sad to see people afraid to wear a shirt of their favorite band because of this prejudice.

Just because a person prevalently wears clothing items from Urban Outfitters and thrift stores, doesn’t mean their snobby hipsters, who only listen to top-secret indie bands.

A person is not an “emo” just because they decide to wear all black. A color does not represent a person’s emotional state.

“That brand is so cheap”, is a phrase you hear whispered behind your back. Not all of us can afford to buy that $140 top from J Crew. Unless you don’t live off your parent’s money or minimum wage, I suggest you calm down.

It is unfair that a Catholic is able to wear a cross, while a person can’t wear a crescent without getting dirty looks. People should be allowed to proudly represent their religion.

Boys have to make sure they don’t wear solid colors such as red and blue, in order to not be associated with gangs. We’ve come to the point that we believe someone is a criminal just because of what they’re wearing.

A girl can’t wear short-shorts and tank tops without getting shamed. It gets up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit outside. It’s understandable why they don’t want to wear turtlenecks and jeans.

We live in a time when wearing a sleeveless shirt is considered inappropriate, while a shirt that contains a picture of a girl in a bikini is acceptable.

Look at the dress code; notice how many of the regulations are for girls. Now, I understand why wearing a shirt that shows my belly button is inappropriate for a school setting, but the way school administrators always describe it as “distracting to the boys” is disgusting.

I saw a sign in the hall recently that sums up how I feel about this. It read: “Instead of publicly shaming girls for wearing shorts or shirt sleeves in warm weather teach male students and teachers not to over sexualize normal female body parts.”

Next time, you should get to know that person before you judge them based of what they’re wearing. They can potentially be someone that’s really important to you.