But there are other factors beyond the control of teen-agers that affect how they dress when they go back to school. School dress codes are popping up all over the country, and they can range from loose guidelines to strict regulations. This forces teens to alter their personal style if their school doesn't allow such things as spaghetti strap tops or baseball caps, at least in theory. Girls aren't supposed to wear spaghetti straps, but they do. Guys aren't supposed to wear their pants down, but we do.
Teens often compete to see who can be the most cutting-edge, and fashion is no exception.
Heather says she once knew someone who started wearing her watch on her ankle. She could never actually read the watch. It was more just to make a statement. It may seem odd now, but new trends have to start somewhere. Pull quote will go right here.