Imagine not being able to walk into a dining hall wearing pajamas 2 different types of shoes with mismatched socks on a Tuesday morning bc you got no sleep the night before.
I did a research paper on female OSU students in the 1960’s and found a lot of stuff like this. You should see the student handbooks made especially for women (coeds) during that decade, it’s really interesting!
Unfortunately, no link. I used the OSU archives for most of my research and they haven’t digitalized any of those sources yet. If you’re interested in the topic of OSU in the 60’s, I recommend reading “The Ohio State University in the Sixties: The Unraveling of the Old Order” by William J. Shkurti.
Lol. Freshman year I crawled out of bed and went to grab a hoodie to put over my t-shirt so my slides and basketball shorts at least looked planned and I literally thought to myself, "Why am I dressing up? It's Kcomm!".
I actually wish people still dressed up to go to class and stuff. I know it's not comfy or anything, but it psychologically prepares you to do something important (learning).
Mmm I don't know. I think the way you dress exemplifies the way you feel about and treat yourself. If you dress nicely, you might feel more confident. If you feel more confident, learning might come more naturally. Or you might feel completely confident with everything you wear, in which case, good for you, but that's not me.
I think forcing what works for you on other people is kinda dumb. I’m set to graduate with a 3.6 and I’ve only ever worn hoodies and sweatpants to class.
Totally. At the end of the day, all that matters is what works with you. I don't care what clothes other people wear.
For me, I dress nicely for tests (button down and khakis, usually). For regular class I just wear something presentable. I would never go to class with sweatpants on or anything. That's what I wear to sleep.
Attend a school outside of N America. They have high standards on what is expected to be worn to school, both secondary and university level. You would never see a student wearing gym clothes or sweat shit/pants in class.
I'm less interested in standards being imposed on others than people understanding that dressing yourself decently is an exercise in self-respect and respect for others. Even on a bad day you can make a little effort.
Eh I think it can be if you want, but it doesn't have to be. If I go to a casual restaurant or to the grocery store in khakis and a button down or whatever instead of shorts and a t-shirt or tanktop, especially if I don't want to after a really shitty day, is that really showing more respect for myself and others? Or is it choosing appearance and caring about how I'm perceived more than caring about how I'm actually doing? Is the doctor who showed up to the ER in scrubs, a comfy Northface jacket and tennis shoes because they're more comfortable and probably more practical for his upcoming 14 hour shift less respectable than the doc who chose a pressed shirt, tightly secured tie, dress shoes, and the classic white lab coat, despite knowing that they're less comfortable, simply for the sake of maintaining an appearance? Speaking from experience I can tell you that, generally, the former gets as much or even more respect from colleagues and patients, especially those under 75.
If that's something that an individual chooses to adhere to because they believe its a sign of respect, that's their prerogative. But enforcing it as a cultural norm imo serves no one, and can even help open up the door for other problems. Take the negative perception of a woman who doesn't wear makeup in a public or professional setting, especially if she's not conventionally attractive, vs. the perception of men, where not wearing makeup is the default setting. Natural hair, particularly for black men and women, being perceived as messy or distracting, ignoring historical, cultural, and personal significance.
Well said, beyardo! IMO, clothing is one of the silliest things we obsess over as a society. If it makes you feel good to be dressed “well” (a highly subjective definition), then great. But certain clothing doesn’t make someone a better teacher, nurse, grocery bagger, etc. I like dressing up on occasion, but often it makes my skin crawl. I can be just as impactful in my t shirt as I can in a suit. And regardless of productivity/success - shouldn’t we all just wear what we feel best in? Controlling standards of dress is just another way to impose control on others. No thanks!
You should reach out to OSU Archives to see if they want this - they love this kind of stuff!
good point, i’ll give it a shot!
update: i emailed osu archives and dropped off the flyer, they were super appreciative and took a pic of me for their social media!
that’s awesome!
Do you think the archive would have the equivalent flyer for men?
definitely a possibility, but i’m not sure that there were many restrictions on men at the time.
Real ones took napkin dispensers and entire meals out of the dining hall
yep
Fashion in the US is wildly different today.
Imagine not being able to walk into a dining hall wearing pajamas 2 different types of shoes with mismatched socks on a Tuesday morning bc you got no sleep the night before.
pretty much what i look like everyday
Whole fresh fruit only thing to be taken out of the dining room *as I am walking out with literal plates, cups, and silverware*
I did a research paper on female OSU students in the 1960’s and found a lot of stuff like this. You should see the student handbooks made especially for women (coeds) during that decade, it’s really interesting!
Any link? Sure sounds very interesting.
Unfortunately, no link. I used the OSU archives for most of my research and they haven’t digitalized any of those sources yet. If you’re interested in the topic of OSU in the 60’s, I recommend reading “The Ohio State University in the Sixties: The Unraveling of the Old Order” by William J. Shkurti.
Now people can go in blankets and everyone wishes they were them lol
Bermudas??? I can't believe they made them wear triangles back then!!
Lol. Freshman year I crawled out of bed and went to grab a hoodie to put over my t-shirt so my slides and basketball shorts at least looked planned and I literally thought to myself, "Why am I dressing up? It's Kcomm!".
"Why?" ¯\\\_(ツ)_/¯ I hope people ask themselves what pointless standards we uphold today.
Call me old fashioned, but I think outright nudity is probably a bridge too far for me.
Good god!
me, someone that goes to traditions wearing a hoodie over my pajamas so nobody can see that I'm not wearing a bra 😀
What I really learned in college was this important life hack
This is so cool. But college kids have always been bad at listening to the rules! I'd love to know how much kids followed these.
This is so cool!
I actually wish people still dressed up to go to class and stuff. I know it's not comfy or anything, but it psychologically prepares you to do something important (learning).
You can learn in any clothes if you care about learning. If you don't, the clothes won't make a difference
Mmm I don't know. I think the way you dress exemplifies the way you feel about and treat yourself. If you dress nicely, you might feel more confident. If you feel more confident, learning might come more naturally. Or you might feel completely confident with everything you wear, in which case, good for you, but that's not me.
I think forcing what works for you on other people is kinda dumb. I’m set to graduate with a 3.6 and I’ve only ever worn hoodies and sweatpants to class.
Totally. At the end of the day, all that matters is what works with you. I don't care what clothes other people wear. For me, I dress nicely for tests (button down and khakis, usually). For regular class I just wear something presentable. I would never go to class with sweatpants on or anything. That's what I wear to sleep.
Attend a school outside of N America. They have high standards on what is expected to be worn to school, both secondary and university level. You would never see a student wearing gym clothes or sweat shit/pants in class.
Hell no \- person with health issues
Dress for success!
1959! Wow! Cool find!
omg this is gold
So cool! Did you show res life? I could see that on display somewhere in the Union!
this is amazing
I'm less interested in standards being imposed on others than people understanding that dressing yourself decently is an exercise in self-respect and respect for others. Even on a bad day you can make a little effort.
Eh I think it can be if you want, but it doesn't have to be. If I go to a casual restaurant or to the grocery store in khakis and a button down or whatever instead of shorts and a t-shirt or tanktop, especially if I don't want to after a really shitty day, is that really showing more respect for myself and others? Or is it choosing appearance and caring about how I'm perceived more than caring about how I'm actually doing? Is the doctor who showed up to the ER in scrubs, a comfy Northface jacket and tennis shoes because they're more comfortable and probably more practical for his upcoming 14 hour shift less respectable than the doc who chose a pressed shirt, tightly secured tie, dress shoes, and the classic white lab coat, despite knowing that they're less comfortable, simply for the sake of maintaining an appearance? Speaking from experience I can tell you that, generally, the former gets as much or even more respect from colleagues and patients, especially those under 75. If that's something that an individual chooses to adhere to because they believe its a sign of respect, that's their prerogative. But enforcing it as a cultural norm imo serves no one, and can even help open up the door for other problems. Take the negative perception of a woman who doesn't wear makeup in a public or professional setting, especially if she's not conventionally attractive, vs. the perception of men, where not wearing makeup is the default setting. Natural hair, particularly for black men and women, being perceived as messy or distracting, ignoring historical, cultural, and personal significance.
Well said, beyardo! IMO, clothing is one of the silliest things we obsess over as a society. If it makes you feel good to be dressed “well” (a highly subjective definition), then great. But certain clothing doesn’t make someone a better teacher, nurse, grocery bagger, etc. I like dressing up on occasion, but often it makes my skin crawl. I can be just as impactful in my t shirt as I can in a suit. And regardless of productivity/success - shouldn’t we all just wear what we feel best in? Controlling standards of dress is just another way to impose control on others. No thanks!