Con 1: Self Expression is Thwarted
School uniforms stifle self expression, and the development of the self is as integral as the development of the mind. Experts believe that there is no stopping self expression in the psychological development of children and teenagers, and that more inappropriate means of expression will arise if clothing is restricted.
Con 2: Individuality is Repressed
If students are forced into a single mold, the individuality of each student evaporates, leaving a wash behind. Students are not exposed to diversity and often times experience culture shock when facing individuality in "the real world."
Con 3: Comfort Isn't There
School uniforms could prove just as much of an academic distraction as the classmate that's sitting next to you in the inappropriate shirt when you're dealing with things like itchiness, tightness, and rigidness. Students also don't feel right in their own skin when wearing something forced upon them.
Con 4: Affordability Again
There's just as many experts that believe that student uniforms are more expensive than the alternative. This is because while the student might only wear a uniform to school, they're still going to want to embrace individuality and specifically-chosen clothing for outside of school. Two different wardrobes can become exhausting on the wallet.