Abstract
This study focused on the clothing preferences of students of Ebonyi State
University, and the related consequences. Three research questions guided the
study. A survey was used. The population for the study was 33491 students of
2011/2012 academic session. A sample of 400 was selected. Findings include that
males prefer tight clothing that sag such as tight sagging trousers, pencil jean and
earrings while female prefer body revealing clothing such as spaghetti sleeves,
high heeled shoes, tight tubular trouser among others. Consequences include,
among others, prostitution, sexual harassment, premature death. It is
recommended among others, that Deans of various faculties in Ebonyi State
University should approve a standard set of clothing styles for students with
appropriate consequences for violation.