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Purpose and General Guidelines for Girls/Boys’ Formal Wear

As Christians, it is our desire for students to please the Lord and be a good witness to others both in appearance and behavior. In school events requiring formal attire, we seek to show that it is possible to with , elegance and glamour, as well as meet God’s standard of dress; “modestly, with decency, and propriety” (1 Timothy 2:9).

Please be aware that students may bring in their garments for review by an Administrator to the event for approval if desired. (Girls, to Dean of Girls; Boys, to Dean of Boys)

Please review and adhere to the following guidelines:

Sample of a strap GIRLS FORMAL WEAR that is at least one and half inches The of a formal should be modest. wide. • Strapless, off the shoulder, halter-tops or halter- are not acceptable • Spaghetti straps or any strap under one and half inches may only be worn under a , , or bolero. These cover-ups must be worn at all times during 1 ½ Inches the event. They may not be sheer materials. Straps should not be seen • The only exception for a or strap narrower than 1 ½ inches wide wide is if the dress has a very high neckline and is pre-approved by Administration for modesty. (see sample dress document) • If the dress has at least one and a half inch straps, a cover-up does not need to Sample of a ruler to

be worn. (If cleavage shows, a jacket to cover up will be required) measure the hemline of • Appropriate must be worn. Cleavage, stomachs and lower backs a or dress. must be covered and not visible at any time. The back of the dress must not exceed one inch below the shoulder blade Hemlines must • Please be aware that any violation of this standard will result in the student either being denied entrance to the event or the student will be given a not be shorter or jacket to cover up or fix the violation. No refunds will be given to a student turned away because of a or any other violation. than 5 inches

above the knee, The hemline of a formal gown should be modest. • Suggested hemline length for formal events such as the should come to while kneeling.

knee length, tea length or longer • Hemlines must not be shorter than five inches from the floor when kneeling. A girl wearing a Please be aware that some dress hemlines may rise with movement and may hemline shorter than lead to a violation of CCCS standard this will be issued • Slits are limited to knee height and cannot rise to more than four inches above or gym the knee when seated. Slits should be sewn shut if over 4 inches above the knee. to be worn under the • Front slits are not acceptable skirt for the entire • Tight or form fitting dresses and that hug the thighs and legs are not event. acceptable • A girl wearing a hemline shorter than the standard will be issued or to be worn during the entire event.

Girls’ / Accessories • Choose shoes that have a modest heel for comfort and safety. Spike heels and flip flops are not permitted. The width of the heel must be at least the diameter of a dime. Consider the location of the event and dress accordingly. Girls should practice walking in their heels prior to the event • Any form of body piercing is not acceptable (other than )

BOYS FORMAL WEAR

• Formal attire is defined as a properly fitted tuxedo, dress , or sport and slacks • Minimum requirement would be long sleeve dress , a tie and long pants • Dress shoes • Earrings for boys are not acceptable and will not be permitted. Boys will be asked to remove earrings if they are worn to the event • Any form of body piercing is not acceptable

Outside Guests

• Outside guests are expected to adhere to our CCCS Dress Standard Guidelines. Your guest will not be permitted to enter the event if he/she is not in compliance • Boys should give their female guest a copy of this guideline to assure that they are not turned away for the event

Students in violation of this standard will be issued to cover the violation or will be denied entrance into the event.