practice self-control." She was then given a one-day suspension after writing and submitting the letter. In Ontario, Canada, there were a few backlash incidents that occurred which consisted of girls being sent home due to wearing shorts that were too short. The other case happened in British Columbia where students were directed to wear clothes that were in good taste, and clothing that displayed a business look. Another case that took place in British Columbia was a young women got sent home from her high school, because her principal stated that her shirt was inappropriate due to the of show of too much cleavage. These are a few of the many cases that have resulted in a backlash against dress codes. See also Clothing laws by country Costume Full dress Dress clothes Hemline High heel policy Nonverbal communication Nudity Smart casual Social role of hair Subculture Sumptuary law Uniform Uniform fetishism Western dress code Workwear References Pratt, Michael G., and Anat Rafaeli. "Organizational Dress as a Symbol of Multilayered Social Identities." Academy of Management Journal, vol. 40, no. 4, 1997, pp. 862-898. . External links (Beach Buzz)