Dress Code Guidelines

Dress Code Guidelines
 



Formal Dress Code

Tops

A tucked-in dress shirt, belt, and visible necktie [blazers are optional]
or
A sleeved collared women’s blouse or two visible layers which consist of a dress shirt/sweater and one additional layer

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Bottoms

Dress pants, corduroys, or khakis [jeans, denim, and pants with rivets, sewn-on pockets, or frayed bottoms are prohibited]
or

Skirts or dresses that extend to the knee or, if shorter, are accompanied by leggings or dark tights

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Dress shoes or Vans-style shoes [athletic or sport shoes, sneakers, and beach/bath sandals are prohibited]

Hats worn in buildings are prohibited

Sweatshirts and hooded attire are prohibited

NOTE: SWEATSHIRTS [INCLUDING HOODIES], STRETCH PANTS, CARGO PANTS, PAJAMA PANTS, YOGA PANTS, LEOTARDS, AND DENIM JEANS ARE NOT PART OF OUR FORMAL DRESS CODE.

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Exam Dress Code
During exam periods or other announced times, the dress code is relaxed to include jeans, shorts, sneakers, athletic shoes, and short-sleeved or long-sleeved collared and polo shirts. It is important, however, that all clothing is clean, neat, and not torn or skintight. Please note that T-shirts are not acceptable.

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Suffield Spirit Dress Code
Visible Suffield regalia [athletic jersey or Suffield Academy clothing from the school’s bookstore] above the waist, in conjunction with formal dress code from the waist down. Once seniors choose a college to attend, they may substitute appropriate Suffield wear with clothing from their chosen college.

NOTE: POOR ADHERENCE TO THE SPIRIT OF THIS PRIVILEGE WILL LEAD TO ITS REVOCATION. THE INTENT OF THIS DRESS CODE OPTION IS TO ENCOURAGE SCHOOL SPIRIT.

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Saturday Morning Dress Code
Students may choose between formal dress code and Suffield Spirit dress code from 8:00-11:15 am on Saturday mornings, except when otherwise specified.