Pro: Wearing uniforms eliminate distractions that would otherwise occur as students compete to be the most fashionable.

Con: Feeling good about your appearance has a positive effect on a student and helps instill confidence.

Pro: Uniforms reduce the shame that students from less affluent families may experience because of their inability to afford the latest styles.

Con: Disparities of income are a fact of life, and they will become noted regardless of the uniform.

Pro: Uniforms make back-to-school shopping easier.

Con: Only a few retailers sell uniforms and therefore the competition is less and thus prices are higher than other garments.