A YOUNG woman has hit back at her parents for dress-coding her before going out for dinner.
While most 20-year-olds go out in short dresses, Laura De Castro was warned by her parents not to.
Taking to social media, Laura shared the dress she planned to wear to the family dinner, but was stopped when her parents saw the outfit.
In the clip, she said: “I’m 20 years old and my parents didn’t want me to let me go to dinner in this dress because it’s ‘too short.’”
The blonde beauty then showed off her little back dress which had mesh off-the-shoulder sleeves and ruching detail.
The figure-hugging dress Laura had on came just below her bum, which her parents deemed inappropriate.
However, the young woman hit back at the accusation, stating it wasn’t her fault.
Laura said the dress looked shorter because of her long legs, which could be seen in the video.
“To be clear, I have long legs and an extremely short torso so more than half of my thighs are covered and I’m wearing shorts under,” she captioned the post.
In the comments of another clip, Laura wore a bikini and revealed she had extra long legs and a short torso because she had scoliosis – a condition where the spine twists and curves to the side.
She said she had gone through 20 spinal procedures but had now learned to just love her body shape.
One viewer praised Laura for talking about her condition in the comments.
“I just want to say it takes so much courage to put on a bikini and feel exposed. To do this when you’re receiving so much interaction shows so much courage. You are so beautiful,” they wrote.
“I was going swimming anyway! I used to be really bothered by people seeing my body but now irdc (I really don’t care),” she replied.
The clip of her LBD has since gone viral on her TikTok account @pageboundbox with over 26 million views and 1.3 million likes.
Plenty of people took to the comments telling Laura to wear whatever she wants.
One person wrote: “Time to move out and wear what you want.”
Another commented: “So I’m guessing your parents are my age, mid to late 40s. May I gently remind them that we wore some stuff much more revealing than that dress when we were 20. Wear what you want honey.”
Can you be dress coded for wearing crop tops in public?
The concept of being “dress coded” typically applies to specific environments such as schools, workplaces, or certain establishments where dress codes are enforced to maintain a particular standard or atmosphere.
In public spaces, however, the situation is generally more relaxed and governed by societal norms rather than strict rules.
That said, whether or not you can be dress coded for wearing a crop top in public largely depends on the context and location:
Public Spaces: In most public spaces, like parks, streets, and beaches, wearing a crop top is generally acceptable and unlikely to result in any formal repercussions. People have the freedom to dress as they choose, provided they adhere to basic standards of decency and local laws.
Establishments and Venues: Some restaurants, shops, or clubs may have their own dress codes. It’s possible that a crop top might not meet the dress requirements for more formal venues. In such cases, staff may politely request that you adhere to their dress code or deny entry.
Schools and Workplaces: Educational institutions and workplaces often have dress codes in place. Crop tops may be considered inappropriate in these settings, and you could be asked to change into more suitable attire.
Cultural and Regional Considerations: In certain cultures or regions, norms and expectations around acceptable clothing can vary widely. It’s always a good idea to be aware of and respect local customs and dress codes when travelling.
“Try this – move out. Wear what you want,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I don’t think it’s too short, but then again, I’m also 20 and my parents force me to change clothes all the time.”
“I think the dress is beautiful on you,” claimed a fifth
Someone else added: “Yeah that’s just ridiculous. You look fab!!”
