Broken Promises

Florida teen says she was denied entry to prom for wearing a suit

As I read about the Florida teen who was denied entry to prom for wearing a suit, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of frustration and disbelief wash over me. The fact that in this day and age, a young woman was prohibited from attending a formal event simply because she chose to wear a suit is not only archaic but downright discriminatory. It is mind-boggling to me that in a country that prides itself on freedom and equality, we still have individuals who are so fixated on policing what others wear.

Women wearing suits is not a new phenomenon.… Continue reading