Met Gala 2018 Looks That Definitely Wouldn't Be Allowed In Catholic School
The Met Gala 2018 saw celebrities interpreting the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,“ in completely different ways. While some went the literal route, like Gigi Hadid with her stained glass dress, or Ariana Grande with her Sistine Chapel gown, others interpreted it a bit more subtly — I saw that hidden message Selena Gomez. One thing that almost every single look had in common, however, is that none of them would actually be allowed in a Catholic school.
Anyone who attended a school under the diocesan knows that when it comes to the rules of style, there's really no getting around them. And as someone who went to Catholic School all my life, I can tell you that from the length of your skirt to the height of your shoe, the guidelines are strict, uncompromising, and they are not to be ignored.
Of course, every school is different but for the most part, the celebs at the Met Gala would be in the principal's office if they had to adhere to the standard Catholic school dress code. Ahead, 7 red carpet looks — and the punishments that would go along with them.
Neilson Barnard1/8Stilettos
While stilettos might be a staple on the red carpet, they are definitely not allowed at most Catholic schools. In fact, at the one I attended growing up, only flats were allowed. Of course, I lived life on the edge and found a pair of 3-inch platform Mary Janes that just edged up on the rule. As for Ashley Graham, if she showed up to school rocking her sky-high heels, she likely would be sent home to change.
Penance: 1 Hail Mary
Neilson Barnard2/8Wearing a Mitre
While it's not uncommon to dress like saints — I always had to for Halloween — wearing the pope's ceremonial Mitre was definitely a no go. This style is traditionally reserved for the pope and only the pope. Rihanna broke the rules, and made an important statement about Catholicism in the process.
Penance: 3 Our Fathers, 1 Hail Mary
Jamie McCarthy3/8Visible Tattoos
If you had tattoos, you better not let anyone see them. Tattoos are a definite no-no at a Catholic school and showing them off a lá Miley would earn you a first class trip to the principal's office.
Penance: 3 Hail Marys
Jamie McCarthy4/8Dragging clothes
Something interesting about uniforms that don't just apply to Catholic School is tidiness. So, wearing pants that drag on the floor like Kendall's would not have been OK. This rule also applies to wrinkled skirts, untucked blouses, holes in sweaters, and more.
Penance: Go home and change.
Dia Dipasupil5/8Wearing a cross
In the Catholic religion, crosses are considered sacred. In March, the pope even made a call for people to stop wearing them as fashion statements. If you showed up at school wearing a cross on your skirt like Bella's, that would have easily resulted in a detention sentence.
Penance: Say the whole rosary.
Frazer Harrison6/8Skirt Above Your Fingertips
One bizarre practice that many Catholic Schools implement is the fingertip skirt length measurement. Basically, you're told to put your hands down on your sides with your fingertips outstretched. If the skirt hits above your fingertips, it's too short. Or, in my case, it had to be unrolled. Based off Zoë's pose in this photo, she would've failed the test with flying colors.
Penance: 1 Hail Mary
Jamie McCarthy7/8Standing too close
Dances at Catholic school are something to behold — especially when you finally get that slow dance with a person you like and you see a flashlight shine towards you telling you not to get too close. A common note coming from the chaperone killing your vibe? "Leave room for the Holy Spirit." Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse would definitely get the flashlight treatment.
Penance: 3 Our Fathers and embarrassment
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