Adults make their own choices and have the freedom to express themselves through clothing and appearance. Restricting adolescents from making their own choices leaves them ill-prepared for the adult world. According to Erik Erikson, “Adolescents view clothing choice as a means of identification, and the search for an identity is one of the critical stages of adolescence. »5 Supporters of school uniforms claim that students can still express their individuality with their hairstyle, makeup, and accessories. The outfit a person wears is not the only thing they can use to express themselves to those around them.