Agreed. What's unacceptable is someone attacking you, especially physically, for not wearing it! In some fields of employment, it's definitely expected, but you're 18. It's not expected in ordinary social life. I've never done it. I hate it. I have always been a tomboy too, and that is just fine. So just be yourself. Those people who think they know how to improve your looks can be very annoying. I don't mind improving my looks, but the unasked for advice I've gotten several times has been ridiculous. Forget about it.