This report examines (1) the characteristics of K-12 dress codes across school districts nationwide, and how Education supports the design of equitable and safe dress codes; (2) the enforcement of dress codes, and how Education supports equitable dress code enforcement. Teachers, like most other working professionals, don't have the luxury of dressing however they would like. Above all else, professionalism, practicality, and comfort should control a teacher's wardrobe choices. Dress codes can vary considerably by school but there are a handful of universal rules. Dress for success by adhering to these .

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