Formal Dance Attire Reminders and Helps

Ladies: Keep in mind you will be dancing the night away so you will want to wear comfortable and a to move in. Modesty is crucial to maximizing your inner and outer beauty. Below are some modesty tips:

Modesty reminders:  All hems should elegantly fall at or below the knee. Be sure to check the length from all sides, especially while walking or bending over.  Wear with full upper coverage and straps to prevent from plunging low while dancing  Revealing or drawing attention to the bust line or cleavage is not a good fit for our modesty goals  No midriff exposure; tops and bottoms must overlap so midriff skin is not exposed, even when sitting or raising arms  Dress slits should be no higher than the knee

Gentlemen: This is your night to shine; leave the and tennis shoes at home. Below are tips on how to give your formal outfit a unique touch:

Style helps:  or tux would be appropriate  Dress with slacks and a bowtie or  Consider a vest or with your

Note: Students who are not dressed according to these standards will be asked to go home and change

Formal Theme Suggestions Consider adding the following touches to incorporate the theme into your outfit

Ladies:  1920’s style hair accessories (i.e. fascinator, , feathers, etc.)  Long beaded or pearl  Gloves  Fur or fringed

To avoid:  Plunging neckline common in the Roarin’ 20s  If wearing a flapper style dress with a fringe hemline, the hem should be solid all the easy to the knee  No mobster / prohibition style accessories such as long cigarettes, guns, cigars or flasks

Gentlemen:  Matching black tops and bottoms with a white necktie  Spats with black shoes   Chained pocket with a vest  Suspenders  Matching tie and vest

To avoid:  No mobster / prohibition style accessories such as long cigarettes, guns, cigars or flasks