Uniforms at my school are solid color polo or oxford shirts and dockers. That's it. It really is simple. What's nice is you can't tell the rich kids from the poor kids, the goths from the geeks, nor the rehabs from the righteously bubble-wrapped. It makes it a better atmosphere for study. It also gives school a professional feeling and elevates the seriousness of what we do. It breaks down cliques and levels the playing field. It keeps the distractions whether from immodesty or outrageousness to a minimum.

The uniforms I grew up with were plaid wool skirts, red cardigans and white blouses. I hated them and thought I hated uniforms. Now I just see I hated plaid wool skirts. Stupid itchy pleats.