I grew up wearing uniforms to school. Supposedly parents loved them, but every kid I knew detested the itchy plaid shorts, knee-high socks, and oxford shirts. Sure, I could choose which color combination to wear (do I feel like white oxford / navy khakis or is it a blue polo / plaid skirt kind of day?), but overall our individual flair was relegated to things like hair accessories and backpacks. Once or twice a semester we’d get to pay for the privilege of wearing normal clothes (the money collected for some student-council activity). My sister and I cherished these days […]