Dress Code | Shore Country Day School

The Shore Dress Code is intended to set a standard of neat, casual, and appropriate dress for a school with high expectations for students presenting themselves responsibly. The simplicity of the code allows for easy identification, reduces fashion competition, and offers families options within a reasonable budget. It is the responsibility of the family to send children to school dressed in a manner that complies with the dress code.

PANTS

Dress chino-style in cotton twill or corduroy solid color
Fitted casual pants in solid color are permitted
No yoga pants permitted
No cargo style pants permitted
No blue denim permitted
(Lower School) Leggings permitted under skirts/skorts

SHORTS (May only be worn until the last day of the fall trimester and after Spring Break)

Length must be mid-thigh (5” inseam) to Bermuda length
Only dress chino-style shorts are permitted
No patch pockets or cargo are permitted
No blue denim permitted

SKIRTS/JUMPERS

Dress cotton twill in solid color
No patch pockets or cargo are permitted
Skirts and jumpers to just above the knee or longer
No blue denim permitted

SHIRTS

Collared polo, Oxford, or turtleneck in solid color
Short or long sleeve are permitted
Straight hemmed tails/bottom may be worn untucked
No mid-torso skin or boxers/underwear can be visible
No tank tops permitted

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS/FLEECE

Crew neck, turtleneck, v-neck, or cardigan in solid color
Long sleeve or vest permitted
Dress code shirt must be worn underneath
No hoods are permitted
Shore gear without hoods permitted
Shore hoodies permitted after Thanksgiving and before Spring Break; hood may not be worn inside buildings

SHOES

Oxford, boots, loafer, or athletic shoes worn properly
Shoes must be in good repair
Shoes must have closed toe and closed back (no sandals or flip-flops)
No shoes with wheels permitted

FORMAL AND SEMI-FORMAL OCCASION DRESS (Grades 5–9)

Dress or dress sweater/blouse/shirt with skirt or jumper; must come to just above the knee; no mid-torso skin or underwear may be visible
No halter styles or strapless dresses/blouses
Solid color dress trousers
Solid color Oxford dress shirt
Dress occasion footwear, including Oxford, loafer, or athletic shoes in good repair with socks; no flip-flops permitted

CONCERT ATTIRE (UPPER SCHOOL)

Black trousers or black skirt with black tights
White blouse, sweater, or long sleeve button-down shirt
Black shoes and socks

GRADUATION DRESS CODE
Grade 8

Blue blazer, khaki pants, white dress shirt and tie, and loafers or dress shoes with socks
White pant-suit, white dress shirt, and dress shoes or dress sandals
White dress, knee-length or longer, and dress shoes or dress sandals; dress may be off the shoulder but not strapless

Grade 9

Blue blazer, light blue dress pants, white dress shirt and tie, and loafers or dress shoes with socks
Light blue pant-suit, white dress shirt, and dress shoes or dress sandals
Light blue dress, knee-length or longer, and dress shoes or dress sandals; dress may be off the shoulder

Grades 6–7

Same as formal occasion dress

UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS DRESS CODE

Shore T-Shirt or Shore Reversible Jersey (Girls must wear a tee under the jersey.)
Shore Shorts
Appropriate Footwear – sneakers or cleats

DRESS DOWN
Included are designated dress down days, dances (except the semi-formal dance), Project Week, and trips

Blue jeans, sweatpants, and cargo pants permitted
T-shirts and sports attire are permitted
Hoods, prints, and patterns are permitted
No ripped clothing, clothing with inappropriate words or pictures, spaghetti strap tops, or open toed shoes such as flip-flops
Open-toed shoes such as flip-flops are permitted at non-formal dances