Former Student Rejected From School Event For Dressing “Inappropriately” (He Wore A Suit)

A suit.

When you’re attending an event at your old high school’s cathedral, there are certain clothing combinations you should avoid: hunting gear dripping in animal blood; T-shirts emblazoned with racist language; a giant chicken costume; nothing but an inflated surgical glove around your head.

But you’d figure a black suit – no matter how chic – would be safe.

Angus McCormack, an openly gay man now studying at RMIT, discovered it was not, as far as his alma mater Girton Grammar School was concerned.

In a now-viral Facebook post, McCormack explained how he joined his board-member father, Chris, at Girton’s annual Foundation Day Service at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Victoria on Friday 6 May.

The school had told McCormack’s father to ensure “Angus wear appropriate attire.”

“Now, those who know me are fully aware that I am openly gay and very confident in my often ‘bold’ choices of fashion,” Angus wrote.

“However, I decided to 'tone down' my appearance and… wear minimal makeup, a single small earring, neat black leather pants, a white shirt with a black bow tie and black designer jacket.

"A suit by any definition of the word, although not in the typical commercial fabrics.”

Upon arrival, however, he was reportedly “commanded” to leave the event by the school’s deputy head for being “inappropriately dressed”. Angus’ father exited too, and has since resigned from the board in support of his son.

According to ABC News, Girton Grammar headmaster Matthew Maruff said, in a statement, that he was “deeply saddened” by Angus McCormack’s feelings about the situation.

"Whilst this situation is regrettable, it is an issue of dress code for occasion and institution, not one of sexual discrimination," the statement reads.

"At no time, past or present, has Angus been discriminated against on grounds of sexuality in any way by Girton Grammar School.

"Angus may have felt that he had no choice but to leave. His quick departure left no opportunity for an alternative outcome to be achieved."

Angus believes otherwise.

“This kind of discrimination against any person regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation or beliefs is just utterly appalling,” he said.

He also shared a picture of his outfit, for the social media masses to decide if it was “appropriate or inappropriate”.

What say you?

Photo: Facebook.