Is there a more effective way to oppose the tightening of a dress code than by shedding the dress entirely?
In Hungary, university students have taken this very approach after their institution requested that students avoid wearing miniskirts, flip-flops, or heavy make-up.
Frustrated students from Kaposvár University, located in the south-western part of the country, chose to express their discontent by attending one of their lessons in the nude.
A notice from university officials stated: ‘Starting October 1, mini-skirts, flip-flops, heavy make-up, unsuitable fashion accessories, and unkempt nails and hair will not be tolerated on campus.’
Men were instructed to don dark suits, while women are now required to wear long skirts or trousers as well.
The art class that organized the protest was photographed seated in a circle, with only textbooks providing some cover, although a few participants opted to wear a bit of underwear.
The protest also involved their professor, who, like the students, was photographed clothed before undressing.
Both male and female demonstrators participated, and a subsequent protest is reportedly planned for Monday, where students will come to class wrapped in beach towels and wearing flip-flops.
They argue that the university has not adapted the new dress code to the hot weather, which can often reach 30 degrees during the summer months.
by John Jackson
