I didn't have to wear them for school but my mom kept buying me dresses and skirts. And she would make dresses for me too. By the time I hit high school, I never wore them unless I had to. I like getting dressed up occasionally. I *loved* getting dressed up for prom. I think the last time I got dressed up was for my cousin's wedding. And she's divorced now...
The last time I got dressed up was for my daughter's wedding..and now, both of my children are married...so, until my 7 year old granddaughter graduates from high school...I can't imagine needing to dress up...LOL
I walk by a large high school every day with Bubba.
If I see one girl in anything but jeans, it's a miracle. They just don't wear skirts, which is probably a good thing considering the length of junior sized skirts.