In general, the phrase “dressing for success” pertains to formal clothing and high fashion. However, recently this phrase has taken on a new meaning. As schools all over the U.S. have let their dress code become less formal, hundreds of students have started showing up to school wearing pajamas. Pajama day has been a fun celebration day since elementary school, but it’s become an everyday occurrence with students wearing pajama pants, sweats, hoodies, and even onesies.
Parents and administrators worry that moving away from a more formal dress code could lead to casual school culture, causing a decline in productivity in students. On the contrary, casualness is exactly what the student body needs. There are so many pros to pajamas at school, one of them, ironically, being productivity. Being comfortable in a traditionally formal environment could be the key to quality work ethic. Comfortability allows students to focus completely on their work and take away the distractions of disagreeable clothing.
Another reason pajamas are positive to have at school is the equality and inclusivity. Not everyone can afford clothes that are considered “fashionable,” and this can be quite stressful to these students. Pajamas being more common and accepted can bring a feeling of unity instead of exclusivity, helping to stop peer pressure that can come with designer brands and help students feel included and equal.
Furthermore, pajamas are a huge time saver. Instead of students having to take time to find the “perfect” outfit, they can throw on some comfy clothes and work on their homework. It can save time in the morning, getting dressed can be time consuming, especially if students have to worry about their peers’ opinions or fashion standards. Being able to just throw on pajamas could allow more productivity in the morning or provide extra time to sleep.
Pajamas should be the modern-day definition of “dressing for success” this is because they allow students to focus better, be comfortable, bring peers together, and save time. There is no reason pajamas shouldn’t be included in everyday wear, especially for students.
