Open Letter Rebutting 'Overpriced Uniforms': Functional Technical Attire is Necessary, and Standard Uniform Costs are Reasonable

A response to Chiu Hsin-min’s viral post questioning a $9,219 uniform fee. The author argues that functional technical attire should be excluded from the debate and calculates that the standard uniform cost ($6,704) is reasonable when amortized over three years. While acknowledging the burden on low-income families, the author suggests separate subsidies rather than criticizing the quality of the attire. The piece also reflects on 'uniform-free' trends as a form of adolescent rebellion.