SYLLABUS ATTIRE GUIDELINES

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