Uniforms are not exactly a conservative idea. You could argue that it is a return to tradition, but uniforms are functionally more progressive if anything.

I have been to, no joke, over a dozen schools in several countries, some with uniforms and some without, and I find uniforms to be a far better option. Yes, uniforms aren’t cheap and you don’t get to pick what to wear, but I here are some reasons why it is still very worth it:

1. There is no pressure to dress well compared to peers, especially if they can’t afford to
2. Kids are less likely to be bullied for what they wear
3. Kids don’t have expend mental energy in the morning figuring out what to wear
4. Uniforms are generally less restrive and more comfortable than what is currently in style
5. It’s optionally a form of gender expression for young trans folks (in open minded schools)
6. Wardrobe malfunctions can be resolved at school sometimes
7. Kids can reuse hand-me-downs from siblings going to the same schools
8. A sense of community among peers, especially when they recognize each other outside of school
9. Helps with body image because uniforms generally obscures people’s silhouettes to the same degree, so there is less pressure to look a certain way