Attire Specifications for School Syllabus Events
School Syllabus events must dress as listed below.
BOYS
Trousers
- Must be black
- High waist optional
- Satin stripes are allowed
Shirts
- Plain white long sleeved collared shirt only (no wing collars)
- No pleats or ribbing
- Sleeves to be worn at wrist length
- Sweaters and vests are not allowed
Tie – Black color only, may be either straight or bow
Socks – Black or dark blue color only
Shoes- Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches (must be black)
Materials – Fabrics must be plain (i.e.: cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blend, wool blend)
No satin or shiny fabrics
Decorations, rhinestones, glitter, metallic thread, patterns or sequins are NOT allowed
Makeup – Not allowed
Hairstyle – Long hair must be worn in a pony tail
GIRLS
A black skirt and a black top must be worn.
Skirts
- Plain or pleated with minimum 1 to maximum 3 half circles.
- One plain simple underskirt allowed which is no larger or longer than top layer, and is the same or similar color as the outer skirt
- No uneven hemlines, frills, splits, openings, lace, trim, or sequins
- Length of skirt must be at least knee length
Bodice
- Necklines: Boat, high neck, V-neck, sweetheart, ‚peter pan’ collar and regular collar are allowed. Edging or trim of any kind, including ribbon, satin, lace, sequins, etc. is not allowed on the neckline
- Gathering or shirring on the bodice is not allowed
- Edging or trim on the bodice is not allowed
Sleeves
- Long, short, elbow length, cap, puff or sleeveless styles are allowed
- Cannot be replaced by trimmings, frills, or edging on the shoulder line
- No „finger loops” allowed
Materials
- No glitter, metallic thread, or fabric creating pattern effects
- No use of feathers, fringes, bows, belts, frills, horsehair, or sequins.
- No flesh color fabric
- Any use of color coordinated ‚see through’ fabric must be lined from waist to shoulder; for use on arms no lining is needed
- Lace (or similar fabric) is not allowed. Lycra, spandex, polyester, velvet, satin or jersey is encouraged
Shoes and Socks
- Elementary School girls must wear shoes with heels that are no higher than 1.5 inches, including if they dance up a level. Junior High School and High School girls are not restricted by any heel height
- White ankle socks (may have a small amount of lace), flesh colored pantyhose, or fishnet tights
Accessories, jewelry, and makeup
- No use of arm bands, chokers or headbands
- No decoration is allowed on dress or in hair
- No jewelry is allowed, other than one small earring in each ear (no dangling earrings allowed)
- Basic makeup is allowed for Elementary School girls. Competition makeup is allowed for Junior High School and High School girls
