Do Teachers Really Need a Dress-code?

Do Teachers Really Need a Dress-code?

I don't really understand why a question like this needs answering?

Hopefully your teacher is mature enough to know what to wear and what not to wear. As long as its not revealing or distracting, that's pretty much what us students are asking of teachers. 

As students we also don't want a teacher looking like he/she is dressed for a party. And of course we don't want over-dressed teachers who look like they are going to a wedding. I'm pretty much asking for a teacher who looks clean and cares about what they look like but doesn't over do it like some teachers I've had in the past years.

There are always two sides to a story. According to CTA(California Teachers Association) website,some teacher dress-codes are taken to the extreme. A school in Atlanta, Georgia teachers are sent home for violating dress-code regulations. Women MUST wear pantyhose and men are required to wear a tie. Men weren't even allowed to have facial hair!  I think this dress-code is to extreme. I know teachers represent the school just as much as the students do but teachers should know how to look professional without some dress-code telling them what to wear.

My opinion is more in favor of About.com's views. They think a teacher should dress with comfort, professionalism, and personality in mind. They also agree with a non-distracting look. No sleeveless shirts, bling, minimal makeup, and a teacher should have some comfortable shoes. 

Teachers are professional to where they can dress themselves and don't need help. I hope my school never has a dress-code for teachers. They are already busy enforcing the student dress-code.