I stand with Hamnut on this topic. Not the self image argument, but the professional attire at school.
School is not like going to the park, to the playground, a party or a bedroom. It is an institution to prepare you for the real world. As much as high school has become a giant adolescent day care, people still work there and a certain amount of professionalism should be respected. School is supposed to be a preparation to the 9to5 schedule. Learning about basic life skills, socialization and knowledge is what you are all supposed to be doing...
So lets talk about cloting and professionalism. The first thing I have to point out is respect. Do you see your teachers walking around in thug tall t's with their pants on the ground, or naughty school girl costumes? I don't think so. These people are payed to deliever a quality course (sometimes I doubt) and should be dressed appropriatly to show they are in control and interested in what they do. It just so happends most dress the same after class.
Same goes with students: teachers who see student slobs, or students not willing to show effort in grooming do not what to put any effort into their job because they will feel like only blowing air. Teachers in that situation becaume worse instructors...they feel that if their students show no respect towards them, what is the point of fighting a lost cause.
The second point I need to bring attention too, is image. "Yoga pants on fit girls is ok, but not on fat chicks". Now we just brought an equality issue. Why should one be allowed but not the other? Its about image, outright banning them prevents harrassment based on clothing articles. One less fight between parents and school personel. Trust me people sue a lot more than 30 years ago.
Last, "give someone an inch and they take a mile". What I mean by that is allow yoga pants and one girl will try to take it one step further...say transparent super small pussy showing pants. Now what can you do with that? Even on the streets, people whouldn't wear that. But teens are naturally trying to push the rules without thinking of the possible consequences.
Let me finish this rant by saying, if it feels awesome: wear it. If you are going to be in public, be reasonable. If you going to work in it: wonder how customers feel about it...life isnt always about you. (unless your a stripper or a prostitute.
Sparknotes: I dont agree with yoga pants in school because it shows lack of respect to your peers.