WHAT NOT TO WEAR TO A US HIGH SCHOOL | DRESSCODE | EXCHANGE STUDENT TIPS

Hey guys,
as requested by a lovely viewer, I am talking about high school dress codes today. When I became an exchange student in the US, I was definitely not aware of all of the items of clothing that were prohibited by the school rules. So I am hoping that I can give you a heads up and let you know which things to pack in your suitcase and which items to leave at home.
In case you have any questions about exchange years or any videos you would like to see me do on the topic, please leave them down in the comments below.
Lots of love,
Laura

[@xen3403]

thank you sm, I'm leaving to the US this august

[@honey27003]

That´s super exciting! Do you know which state you´re going too already?

[@Tanya.2007]

In which state are you rn?

[@LarryHatch]

Trench coat thing goes back to the Columbine and two High School massacres where the guys hid guns, pipe bombs, and such under their long coats. It's a look suggestive of radical behavior, almost an Old West "stand off" fighting look. The trench coat "mafia" look goes back to the 1920's in the US where it was a look for gangsters and the guns they hid under those coats. Whether it's 1999 (Columbine) or 1929 (NY mafia) or 1869 (Old West) the trench coat look still carries sinister, gang connotations for many Americans - and certainly the rule makers.

[@honey27003]

Thank you that's so informative! I thought it might be something like that. That's good to know!

[@leacernikova7786]

Lucky you! It vary from district to district. At my school there was REALLY strict dress code: - solid color polo with collar and buttons, no logos - khaki/black/navy pants, no jeans allowed - belt required - shirt tucked in - you can't wear hoodies, only jackets with no logo - closed toe shoes Did you go to public or private school?

[@honey27003]

Wow okay and I thought mine was strict! That would realy have been a massive change from me considering I had never had a dress code before in my life. The high school I went to was a public school. Was your high school a private school?

[@leacernikova7786]

​@@honey27003 No it was public school. Me either, there is no dress code in my home country. Do you prefer dress code or you consider it as useless?

[@honey27003]

@@leacernikova7786 I think it is good to teach children to dress somewhat appropriately when they go to school. I think that shorts that expose half of your bottom and PJ pants do not belong in school. However, I am against prohibiting things like tank tops. I also find the hair thing problematic as everyone should get to choose how they want to wear their hair. That´s just how I grew up. I also feel like maybe it´s the parents´ or the teachers´ responsibility to let the child know. I don´t think it has to be in a rulebook. It´s just kind of common sense. What do you think?

[@leacernikova7786]

Yeah I agree. But it is sometimes difficult without rule book, as some students do not want to follow anything. For example at my homeschool teacher sometimes ask some students "not to wear it" but they do not care as it isn t in rule book. What I see as a problem with dress code - wasn t it sometimes difficult to find clothes that match all dress code rules? Did you also have dress code checks?

[@honey27003]

@@leacernikova7786 It was difficult because I wasn´t even aware that there would be a dress code so I had all the wrong stuff in my suitcase. It took me a few weeks to realize that certain things weren´t allowed to be worn in school. They would have a box of huge, ugly clothes to put on over your clothes if they weren´t appropriate but luckily I never had to put any of those on

[@immygibsoni6726]

are there rules about hoodies or socks? And is there a different dresscode for hot days/ what would you wear to sport and P.E?

[@honey27003]

Great questions! It is best to check the dress code you can find on the website of the exact high school you are going to. For my high school there were no rules about socks. Concerning hoodies they did not allow you to wear the hood up on your head and you have to watch out for the print. No guns, swear words or depictions of violence (including hard rock band tees etc.). There is no difference in dress code for hot and cold days since the U.S. has air conditioning in pretty much all buildings so it´s always the same temperature. As a girl, I would suggest wearing the Nike shorts I showed in my what to pack video and a large T-shirt (most girl wore commercial T-Shirts from restaurants or school T-shirts). We had to wear school colors to work out in but that might be different for every school.

[@immygibsoni6726]

@@honey27003 thankyou so much! Your videos are lifesaving! I will definitely check out the shorts you mentioned

[@honey27003]

@@immygibsoni6726 That´s such a huge compliment for me! Thank you so much!

[@gabymoar8254]

wow i am late thanks for the advice btw:))

[@honey27003]

Always! Let me know if you want to me speak about anything else

[@carolinekenna5200]

my public school dress code: polos white, grey, navy skirts khaki navy no exposing midriff no sweatpant no ripped jeans no leggings usable front and back pockets no hoodies no big logos and there's ALOT more

[@honey27003]

Yea, there are so many rules that i was completely unaware of before becoming an exchange student and actually going to an American high school. I wish i had known all of them before packing my suitcase

[@etheldivine1780]

They should just make a uniform

[@mysketchworld1044]

I wonder if it is allowed to wear cultural dress at school?

[@erikabloch-frederiksen4661]

have you made a "what to pack" video, im kinda lost, im leaving in 10 days:) ps, i love watching your videos!

[@honey27003]

Thank you so much! That is so exciting! Yes, I have made a video on what to pack and what not to bring. You can find it on my channel from a couple of weeks ago :)

[@erikabloch-frederiksen4661]

@@honey27003 great thank you! ill go watch it now:)

[@honey27003]

@@erikabloch-frederiksen4661 Amazing! Please let me know whether there are any other topics I could talk about to help you out!

[@heshn]

First👍

[@honey27003]

Yay! Thank you for the support!

[@mysketchworld1044]

8:54 As a muslim (girl), it is compulsory for us to cover our heads. I wonder if muslims girls are allowed to wear headscarves?

[@sundaychau]

Thanks for the info so much Laura~~ This is Sunday btw🥳🥳 hope you remember me still hahaha

[@honey27003]

Of course I do! How could I forget the amazing travel tips?

[@sundaychau]

@@honey27003 yay haha, glad that you do🤪🤪

[@moingenaumoin3468]

wtf what should I wear then a fcking burka oder was XD , tolles Video :D

[@froggy3867]

great video!! :p

[@honey27003]

Thank you so much! Are you going to be an exchange student soon?

[@froggy3867]

@@honey27003 well, not too soon.. I'm not going to do my exchange year until 2022/23 but I find it extremely interesting to see videos of people who have done an exchange year. :]

[@honey27003]

@@froggy3867 I did the exact same thing before I went to do my exchange in the US. Are you going to the US as well? And 2022/23 isn´t too long

[@froggy3867]

@@honey27003 yeah, I am!

[@honey27003]

@@froggy3867 Amazing! I am sure you will love it. If there is ever anything you have questions about, please don´t hesitate to let me know!

[@faisalrazzaq6002]

In Pakistan there is complete dress code up to 12th . Why not German schools follow any dress code? 😊

[@marioyordanov20]

Hey, I applied for am exchange program in the US this year but still haven't received any info about host family/state etc. Is that normal? It's already July and I'm losing hope that I'm not gonna be picked up by somebody

[@honey27003]

Don´t worry! I actually only got the news of my host family the night before my flight so I get the feeling. It sucks but everything is gonna turn out alright in the end. It´s not about you, sometimes these things just take a bit longer. So keep hanging in there. Somebody will choose you very soon

[@marioyordanov20]

@@honey27003 hey, great news! I'm accepted into a host family in Texas

[@honey27003]

@@marioyordanov20 Amazing! Texas is a beautiful state and you will make a lot of great memories and experiences. What is your nearest city?

[@marioyordanov20]

@@honey27003 I'm near Austin

[@honey27003]

@@marioyordanov20 Awesome! I took a trip there once. It´s gonna be great!

[@caliscribe2120]

The rules are a bit sexist. Last month news came of high school photoshopped the cleavage of females out but left in photos of the boys swim team in their very revealing speedo swimwear.

[@honey27003]

Yes, I heard about that. There is this ungoing debate not just in U.S. high schools but in the world about women´s bodies making men trip and unable to concentrate. I don´t subscribe to this view since I was never raised in that way. However, if you go to a conservative country or state you will encounter this a lot

[@jam7547]

What is the big deal . that so many people hate dress code(girl mainly dis like dress code) but as a girls are allowed to wear many types of. Clothing ..look at. Pro bowling... Men must wear pants with a belt.... women can wear pants ,shorts ,dress. Skirt or even skorts

[@ankra12]

What is the point with dress code?

[@honey27003]

Very good question. I guess it is a cultural thing. Especially in the South, people are very conservative and religious and they are very focused on what they deem appropriate clothing. To me it's less about clothing and more about general behavior like kindness and willingness to learn. But they take it very seriously

[@petermiller1003]

Sometimes, it's the detail. For example: the named "5-pocket-jeans". What happens, if an exchange student comes in with a 4-pocket-jeans from his/her home country? Does the missing pocket makes him/her untidy or naked? No! And to insist to this rule would be something I call stupid and ridicoulous. It's enough to say: "wear a jeans". The number of pockets is completely unimportant. I fully agree that people should be dressed good and proper. No question.

[@balancedactguy]

Meine Gute Wie Sie so hübsch sind!

[@honey27003]

Danke!

[@balancedactguy]

@@honey27003 Mein Vergnügen!!

[@ocajpokaj5045]

I feel bad for you.

[@honey27003]

hahaha no it was totally fine. You get used to it after a while