Should we be allowed to dress the way we choose?

Question

I have been thinking about the difference between expressing our individuality through what we wear, and wearing what our "group" wears, whether that's gang colours or religious attire. I don't mean uniforms at work, or even dress codes at work or at school. I mean when we go out on the street, on our own time.
If what you wear is dictated by your club, gang, ethnic group or religion, is that freedom?

Answer 1

No, it's not. I would never allow anyone to tell me what to wear. It's not freedom. It's kind of cult-like.

Answer 2

Yes we should be able to dress the way we choose, as long as there are no health issues. reality is society dictates what is acceptable/not acceptable apparel. I say to each his own, if I don't like someone's clothes I can look away.

Answer 3

Yes

Answer 4

It depends, to an extent yes. But without offending other people to the extreme! Like nudity, I don't want to see peoples rude parts hanging their when I'm shopping. Certain places you can dress as bad as you want.

Answer 5

we should ,but we prefer to dress the way everybody else does, customs dictate the way we dress, and many other things.
Of course we try to dress a little different, so as to call attention to ourselves, but not too different.

Answer 6

Yes,

But then you have to suffer the consequences. Not all the people feel the same way you do.

Answer 7

more mature people dress as they please and many become trendsetters. Look at the stars who have the self confidence to wear what they like and set new styles.

Answer 8

if its decent yes...remember the street isnot the beach

Answer 9

who say we can't do that? :) unless you're still a youngsta in school hehehe :), which i still find it kinda unfair. :)

Answer 10

lottyjoy-yes ofcourse.