How to Look Good at a School With a Dress Code

If you go to a school that has a dress code, you may be wondering how you will continue to show off your style, look good and still comply with the dress code. Even if you have to dress according to a school dress code, you can still look good for school.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Girls

1. Wear stylish and appropriate clothing. You will want to make sure that the clothing you choose meets the dress code, but you can still wear stylish clothes to school. Choose dark washed jeans, wide-leg pants or skirts. Trendy t-shirts, sweaters and jackets can also help make you look good at school.
2. Consider wearing makeup. Girls should go for a natural and clean look and use only a minimal amount of makeup. Use a light sweep of eye shadow, blush and a clear or slightly tinted lip gloss on your lips. Make sure that you don't wear too much makeup and that the makeup you choose meets your school's dress code.
3. Visit a hair stylist to get a good cut and even some hair color or highlights. Learn how to style your hair on your own. Use trendy hair accessories in your hair such as clips, headbands or hair scarves. Be sure that you shampoo and condition your hair frequently to keep it looking its best.
4. Remember to use accessories. Even with a dress code, accessories can really jazz up an outfit and make you look good. Jewelry, such as a necklace, bracelets, earrings or even a decorative watch, can pull an outfit together and make you look good.
5. Bring a stylish purse and a backpack or messenger bag to school as well. Both will help you carry your things around school and make you look good at the same time.

Boys

6. Choose stylish and good-looking clothing to wear to school. Consider wearing jeans, khakis, t-shirts, polo shirts or button-down shirts. All of these items are appropriate for school, and they will give you a good and classic school look.
7. Keep your hair neat and styled. Be sure to comb your hair every morning, keep it clean and use styling products such as hairspray or gel as needed. Have your hair cut by a professional hair stylist so you will have a sharp-looking hairstyle.
8. Use a stylish backpack or messenger bag to hold your things at school. Be sure to choose one that is roomy enough to hold your school supplies and books that's either classic or select a trendy style.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to wear well-fitting clothing if you want to look your best.
• Remember to always follow your school's dress code or you could face disciplinary action.