Here's a recent news item you might like to read, and take as an example of how to respond to poorly thought out dress codes and narrow-minded administrators. When in doubt a preemptive strike works well. The one who is not prepared or uses half-way measures usually loses.

http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/Alber...169/story.html
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/sto...s-calgary.html

What does it matter to ya?
When you've got a job to do you've got to do it well.
You've got to give the other fella HELL!
(With a touch of diplomacy.)