(Dwyer-McNulty herself attended two different Catholic schools in Philadelphia, wearing plaid uniforms through high school). Olivia Rodrigo in a punk plaid mini in 2022. Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images ...

(Dwyer-McNulty herself attended two different Catholic schools in Philadelphia, wearing plaid uniforms through high school). Olivia Rodrigo in a punk plaid mini in 2022. - Gotham/GC Images/Getty ...

School uniforms have long been engrained in New Orleans education, from private Catholic schools to public charter schools. Administrators say they promote discipline and cut down on bullying.

Addressing parental concerns, Greg Lindley, headteacher at Holy Cross Catholic High School, said: "Holy Cross has high standards and has a clear, transparent uniform policy that has been ...