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Teen barred from senior homecoming dance for wearing a jumpsuit instead of a dress
yahoo ^ | 10/04/2019 | Hope Schreiber

Posted on 10/06/2019 9:22:53 AM PDT by BenLurkin

On Friday, Darcy Krueger, 17, showed up at the Tampa Bay Homeschool Homecoming Dance wearing a black jumpsuit, but was turned away because of a dress code.

Darcy, who has been entirely homeschooled except for one semester of middle school, has attended many events thrown by the organization behind the homecoming dance, TampaBay Homeschool Prom, her mother tells Yahoo Lifestyle. But this time, she was sent away for failing to wear a dress.

Darcy, who has been entirely homeschooled except for one semester of middle school, has attended many events thrown by the organization behind the homecoming dance, TampaBay Homeschool Prom, her mother tells Yahoo Lifestyle. But this time, she was sent away for failing to wear a dress.

"I was very surprised," Darcy told ABC Action News. "I called my mom and I was telling my friends about it because I couldn't really believe it."

Melissa tells Yahoo Lifestyle that it was the private event organizer who sent her daughter away, also refusing to discuss the matter. The event’s Facebook page appears to have been removed.

(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: dress; florida; homeschool; homeschooling; jumpsuit; prom; tampabay; teen
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To: Steve_Seattle

If she had gone to the rest room, split the inseam of both legs and reattached the seams making it a dress, she would have been within the rules. That said, I would bet her ‘dressing’ was more demure and fashionable that a few of the ‘dresses’ some girls wore that night.


41 posted on 10/06/2019 10:22:27 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensation perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
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To: Tammy8

It does seem she violated dress code.

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I’d say she did violated the dress code not that it seemed she did.


42 posted on 10/06/2019 10:23:44 AM PDT by deport
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To: BenLurkin

No “Dirty Dancing” permitted either!
Good for them.


43 posted on 10/06/2019 10:33:33 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: deport

In fashion-speak, is a jumpsuit a type of dress?


44 posted on 10/06/2019 10:33:36 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensation perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
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To: Grampa Dave

I pushed 80 a couple of years ago, and my first thought when I saw it was, “where do I get one?” Size 8. I have to admit she has better hair than I do, but black-and-white is a good look.


45 posted on 10/06/2019 10:34:10 AM PDT by Veto! (Political Correctness Offends Me)
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To: frog in a pot

Usually, the news story is about a school student crying over dress code.


46 posted on 10/06/2019 10:38:11 AM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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To: SauronOfMordor
These days, if rules are not very clear and rigidly enforced, then any act of judgement by an official invites a lawsuit for some flavor of discrimination.

You are correct. Break the rules for one person and you'd better have a good explanation why you won't break the rules for the next person.

Don't know why it was that hard to follow clear instructions that girls shall wear dresses in the first place.

Everyone thinks they're special.

47 posted on 10/06/2019 10:40:11 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: NorthMountain

Agreed. The dress code is clear. While the young lady’s attire is attractive and would be suitable for most events (including this one, IMHO, save for the dress code), the underlying issue is that a dress code that is not enforced is essentially abolished. Allow an exception, even a very tasteful, and the sponsor opens itself up to endless challenges.


48 posted on 10/06/2019 10:40:15 AM PDT by sphinx
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To: Drew68

I just remember in high school we had a student prom planning committee with a faculty advisor. I feel old ; )


49 posted on 10/06/2019 10:43:51 AM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: madison10
She DID break the dress code:

"Semi-Formal Dresses for young ladies."

I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.

50 posted on 10/06/2019 10:44:34 AM PDT by ConservaTexan (February 6, 1911/June 14, 1946)
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To: BenLurkin

Why do I believe an H-> button accessorizing that outfit would have made it ok?


51 posted on 10/06/2019 10:48:37 AM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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To: Tammy8

Thanks for your comments.

The underlying theme is not just that they could have a dress code, but that there was a person with authority to enforce it. If you can get yourself appointed to do the dress check, then you say why you allowed jumpsuits or not. This story reveals another attack on authority and rules. Not really new in any way except for the existence of this new style of designer jumpsuits.

You are absolutely right she should have asked, but you see that would uphold and legitimize the authority. Can’t have that...


52 posted on 10/06/2019 10:49:31 AM PDT by BDParrish ( One representative for every 30,000 persons!)
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To: Veto!

One of our friends has what we call natural white hair, and she looks great in both black and white. Better with the black.


53 posted on 10/06/2019 11:06:11 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (The line that separates satire and t Democrats and Stupidity has vanished. (thranks to jonascord)!)
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To: ConservaTexan

This girl or her family are press hounds. Either comply with the dress code or hold your own affair.


54 posted on 10/06/2019 11:11:25 AM PDT by whistleduck (Not)
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To: BenLurkin

She looks beautiful and why would they want her to dress like Laura Ingalls?

The 1890’s want their moral code back.

Why not make her dress up in a beehive keeper costume?


55 posted on 10/06/2019 11:12:33 AM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB0ndRzaz2o)
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To: treetopsandroofs
Why do I believe an H-> button accessorizing that outfit would have made it ok?

Why do I not even understand what you typed?

56 posted on 10/06/2019 11:15:26 AM PDT by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken)
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To: BDParrish

Parents now object to as you say anyone having authority. No wonder so many have issues holding jobs.


57 posted on 10/06/2019 11:18:15 AM PDT by Tammy8
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To: BenLurkin

The problem that I see in the picture is that it’s not very lady like. I am not prudish but close the legs just as it’s just as stupid when guys do it (man spreading). Woman spreading is still spreading. I am probably over analyzing and off base in vanity but if she were my daughter I would cringe.


58 posted on 10/06/2019 11:25:06 AM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: higgmeister

Who knows?


59 posted on 10/06/2019 11:27:43 AM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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To: SauronOfMordor

“These days, if rules are not very clear and rigidly enforced, then any act of judgement by an official invites a lawsuit for some flavor of discrimination.”

Exactly. That’s the society we live in today. No longer does a hand shake seal the deal, we now have 50 page auto/home contracts.

A number of years ago there was an article about a thief trying to steal the money from a drink vending machine, and for his efforts all he accomplished was having the machine fall over onto him. His lawyer sued the owner/manufacturer of the vending machine, because there was no posted warning that such could be the consequences of the kinds of actions taken by the thief. A sure sign where we were heading.

Any minor slight, real or imagined, could bring out the lawyers.


60 posted on 10/06/2019 11:30:46 AM PDT by Sir Bangaz Cracka (Sweet Saint Skittles bounced dat ole white Craka head off da sidewalk causin he was real skeered.)
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