Formal Event Dress Code
West Wilkes High School
Formal Event Dress Code
Girls:
May wear semi-formal attire or formal gowns or pantsuits. Strapless and spaghetti straps will be permitted.
At their shortest point, dresses will be no shorter than mid-thigh. This also applies to high leg splits in dresses. Splits should go no higher than mid-thigh. Dress must also be at the appropriate length, even if leggings are worn underneath the dress.
Dress may not be extremely low-cut in the front or back. The front of the dress may have a modestly cut sweetheart neckline. (As a general rule, use an imaginary line from armpit to armpit with a slight dip at mid-chest). The back of the dress must not fall below the level of the waist/navel.
No side or front midriff should be exposed. This can be judged by placing one's arms down to their sides. If any skin is exposed on the front side of the body as the arms are placed at the sides, this is not compliant with the dress code.
No two-piece formal gowns or pants and top, where any of the midriff is showing.
No dresses/suits with revealing cut-outs or see-through gowns (this includes sheer/mesh overlays that do not have opaque material underneath). Transparent sheer mesh or lace will be considered as an open area without any material covering.
If dresses have detachable skirts which convert the dress to shorts/rompers, the long skirt must remain on during the event’s entirety.
Fabric inserts must be sewn in, not pinned on the dress, if without the inserts, the dress does not meet dress code.
Boys:
May wear a tuxedo, suit or sports-coat, but at a minimum, they are expected to wear semi- formal wear, such as slacks, dress shoes, and a dress shirt with tie.
No denim pants.
Shirt must be worn at all times.
Ties may be removed… but the shirt must remain buttoned at least to mid-chest level.
Pants can bag, but they cannot sag.
All students:
If the attire is questionable, students are encouraged to ask or bring pictures to faculty advisors or administrators BEFORE purchase to determine if it is appropriate for the event. The final determination of the appropriateness of student attire shall rest with the event’s faculty advisors and the principal/assistant principal.
Students and their dates who are non-compliant with the dress code will not be admitted to the event or will be escorted out of the event. Students who do not meet dress code may leave the event, remedy their non-compliance, and return to the event to seek approval for re-entry.
No refunds will be given for event dress code infractions.
Already purchased your attire?
If you realize that your choice does not meet these dress code requirements, we encourage you to make the necessary alterations to bring your choice into compliance or purchase a different style. No exceptions will be made for previously purchased formal wear. See a faculty advisor or administration if you need assistance with information about making any necessary alterations.
Formal Event Dress Code
Girls:
May wear semi-formal attire or formal gowns or pantsuits. Strapless and spaghetti straps will be permitted.
At their shortest point, dresses will be no shorter than mid-thigh. This also applies to high leg splits in dresses. Splits should go no higher than mid-thigh. Dress must also be at the appropriate length, even if leggings are worn underneath the dress.
Dress may not be extremely low-cut in the front or back. The front of the dress may have a modestly cut sweetheart neckline. (As a general rule, use an imaginary line from armpit to armpit with a slight dip at mid-chest). The back of the dress must not fall below the level of the waist/navel.
No side or front midriff should be exposed. This can be judged by placing one's arms down to their sides. If any skin is exposed on the front side of the body as the arms are placed at the sides, this is not compliant with the dress code.
No two-piece formal gowns or pants and top, where any of the midriff is showing.
No dresses/suits with revealing cut-outs or see-through gowns (this includes sheer/mesh overlays that do not have opaque material underneath). Transparent sheer mesh or lace will be considered as an open area without any material covering.
If dresses have detachable skirts which convert the dress to shorts/rompers, the long skirt must remain on during the event’s entirety.
Fabric inserts must be sewn in, not pinned on the dress, if without the inserts, the dress does not meet dress code.
Boys:
May wear a tuxedo, suit or sports-coat, but at a minimum, they are expected to wear semi- formal wear, such as slacks, dress shoes, and a dress shirt with tie.
No denim pants.
Shirt must be worn at all times.
Ties may be removed… but the shirt must remain buttoned at least to mid-chest level.
Pants can bag, but they cannot sag.
All students:
If the attire is questionable, students are encouraged to ask or bring pictures to faculty advisors or administrators BEFORE purchase to determine if it is appropriate for the event. The final determination of the appropriateness of student attire shall rest with the event’s faculty advisors and the principal/assistant principal.
Students and their dates who are non-compliant with the dress code will not be admitted to the event or will be escorted out of the event. Students who do not meet dress code may leave the event, remedy their non-compliance, and return to the event to seek approval for re-entry.
No refunds will be given for event dress code infractions.
Already purchased your attire?
If you realize that your choice does not meet these dress code requirements, we encourage you to make the necessary alterations to bring your choice into compliance or purchase a different style. No exceptions will be made for previously purchased formal wear. See a faculty advisor or administration if you need assistance with information about making any necessary alterations.