Prom Dress Code

Why do we have a dress code? H-F staff and administration want you to make good choices.We are not trying to inhibit your

style.

Prom should be fun, but we want everyone to be comfortable and safe.

With modesty in mind, the following dress

code guidelines will be enforced at the H-F High School Prom

Formal prom attire may be classified as a tuxedo or dress suit, including a tie, bow tie,

a turtle neck, a shirt, which may include a vest or cummerbund. Shirts are to be worn at all times. Dress shoes or dress boots must be

worn while in any public building. Tennis shoes, Timberland type boots, and athletic

shoes are unacceptable for prom.

BOYS’ FORMAL ATTIRE

Formal Girls’ Attire

#1 Dresses may not be cut below the bust line.

The bust continues around your sides directly under the armpit. With arms down at your side, if flesh touches flesh below the bust

line, the dress is inappropriate.

Bust Line Bust Line (on the side)

This dress meets dress code.

This dress meets dress code for #1

This dress DOES NOT meet dress code

�  YOU WOULD BE ASKED TO LEAVE

Unacceptable Dresses

#2 Dresses may be backless as long as they are not cut

below the naval, or your natural waist.

Please note how the bust is covered on the sides. With your arms down by your side, if skin from your arms touches (or can touch)skin on the front part of your body, below the bust line, the dress is inappropriate.

These dresses meet the dress code.

These dresses meets the dress code for #2.

Unacceptable Dresses

These dresses DO NOT meet dress code. �  YOU WOULD BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

#3 Midriffs will not be

exposed.

This includes both front and side.

Again, with arms down at your side, if flesh touches flesh in

the midriff section, the dress is inappropriate.

This dress meets dress code.

Unacceptable Dresses

These dresses DO NOT meet dress code. �  YOU WOULD BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

#4 Dresses may not be

shorter than, nor have a slit that exceeds mid

thigh as determined by our standard 4”

above-the-knee rule.

This dress meets dress code.

�  These dresses meet the dress code #4.

Unacceptable Dresses

These dresses DO NOT meet dress code.

�  YOU WOULD BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

Other Dress Code Rules

� Dresses may not be constructed with see-through fabrics such as: Tulle, Netting, or Illusion (skin color inserts).

� No pinning will be allowed as an alteration for a dress if without the pins the dress does not meet the dress code.

� Fabric inserts must be sewn as alterations to the dress. No skin color inserts will be allowed. This still gives the illusion.

� No cover-ups (shawls/wraps, sweaters, coats) will be allowed over dresses that do not meet the dress code.

� Undergarments should not be visible.

Prom Pictures Attire for pictures taken at the dance must also meet dress code. You may not wear

inappropriate attire to take pictures and then change into attire that does meet code for

the dance.

While we will be reasonable in our interpretation of these guidelines, you will not be allowed to enter the dance if you are dressed inappropriately and there

will be NO refund of the ticket cost.

Most importantly, this dress code does not limit your ability to show your style and uniqueness.

Prom is a time to exude class, sophistication and elegance!

Questions about a specific dress? Please see Ms. Penn in the South Deans’ Office

These are beautiful and stylish dresses that DO meet the dress code.

These are beautiful and stylish dresses that DO meet the dress code.