The troop leader started levying fines for each uniform item forgotten: 50 cents for the dress, 25 for beanie and sash each!

troop names and numbers, and the merit badges worn like medals (although my merit badges were heavy on the arts rather than, say, archery). To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.But what first occurred to me was the significance the uniform held for me as a symbol of belonging. Trust us, everyone at the party will feel much better knowing they have a bona fide scout in their midst.

DeFord materialized as I came out of the restroom; she showed me how to wrap the sleeves of my sweater around my waist to cover the back of my dress. When reading the description of a style, look for words like fitted, loose or baggy to get an understanding of how the style fits.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. After forking over the fines once or twice, my now 12-year old self came to the only conclusion possible: being coerced into wearing that uniform was bullshit. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.