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 only) 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; 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