Please reference the following Dress Code guidelines and the examples which follow:

GIRLS - ALLOWED GIRLS - NOT ALLOWED

SCHOOL DRESS SCHOOL DRESS Dress Pants, Slacks, Trousers of any Jeans, jean jackets, denim of any kind or color: chino/khaki cotton twill fabric, linen, color and corduroy are acceptable Jeggings, Leggings or yoga style pants, Collared Dress Shirt which also includes leather type pants, leather/suede panels, polo shirts- does not have to be an oxford cargo pockets button down Shirts unbuttoned past the 2nd button and Blazer of any color or pattern must be shirts with low-cut necklines, cowl neck worn when wearing pants collars, or mandarin collars Shoes with a maximum 2 inch heel. Knit sweaters with pictures or messaging Rumsey flip flops may be worn in Skirts or dresses of tube/lycra style less September and May than 3 inches above the knee on all sides Skirts of any color or pattern must be no Dresses with a low-cut front or back, halter more than 3 inches above the knee. tops, strapless or spaghetti strap styles or Dresses of any color or pattern must have cut outs a conservative neckline and a hem no Shoes with heels higher than 2 inches or higher than 3 inches above the knee. athletic-type shoes

Knit sweaters/ knit cardigans may be worn over collared shirts.

*Winter Dress: After Thanksgiving recess until Spring Recess Girls may replace their blazers with a knit sweater over their collared shirt when wearing pants. If wearing a turtleneck-style sweater a blazer must be worn with pants.

FORMAL SCHOOL DRESS FORMAL SCHOOL DRESS Navy Blue Blazer with Rumsey Patch, Dresses gray or chino/khaki pants or skirt (see length requirements above) solid blue or solid white oxford-style collared shirt

CASUAL DRESS CASUAL DRESS Non-athletic pants, denim pants, jeans, Hooded, ripped or torn garments, shorts, shorts, collared shirts/polo shirts, cut-offs with frayed edges or with an sweatshirts and fleece tops inseam less than 5”

PLAY CLOTHES PLAY CLOTHES Pants or shorts (including athletic styles & Garments with inappropriate messaging, frayed blue jeans), appropriate T-shirts, “short- shorts” sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts or collared shirts

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Varsity Banquet, Senior Dinner, Commencement Dance, Commencement

Special Events are important traditions at Rumsey Hall. Keeping modesty in mind, skirts and dresses should be no more than 3 inches above the knee, conservative dress tops may be strapless, halter or spaghetti strap, dress tops should fall mid-back, in line with bottom of shoulder blades. No cut-outs. Shoe heels should be no higher than three inches.

COMMENCEMENT

White dress with conservative neckline and back. Hemline no more than 3 inches above the knee (slips may be necessary). Shoes or sandals with a low heel.

Upper School Girls’ Dress Code

DRESS COLLARED SHIRTS: Girls may wear dress collared shirts, oxford and polo shirts for School Dress.

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FORMAL SCHOOL DRESS SHIRT Girls must wear solid white or blue oxford-style shirt on Formal School Dress days.

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DRESS PANTS, SLACKS, TROUSERS: Pants or slacks may be of any color. Chino/khaki cotton twill fabric, linen, and corduroy are acceptable. Slim leg/ankle pants are permitted. Pants may not be jeans or made of denim material. Lycra leggings with or without pockets are not considered School Dress pants.

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SKIRTS/DRESS LENGTH:

Skirt lengths should be no more than 3 inches above the knee. Skirts should not have side slits.

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Please take note of the conservative dress tops with appropriate necklines pictured below. Sleeveless dresses with wide shoulder straps are permitted.