Melvindale High School Prom Dress Code

Purpose This slideshow is intended as a supplementary guideline for students shopping for formal prom attire. Students must still submit a signed Dress Code Acknowledgement form. The dress code was designed by a committee of students/staff/and administrators in order to accommodate the district code of conduct, student sensibilities, and trends in fashion.

Why a dress code? Social Guidepost – It is polite to guests and lets them know what kind of occasion it is and how to dress properly. Sense of Occasion – Guests’ dress can add or detract from the event, dressing down takes away from everyone’s experience Considerate to the host – The host puts a great deal of effort into planning a prom, it is an insult to not dress appropriately.

Melvindale High School Code of Conduct “Excessively tight, short, or loose fitting clothing that excessively reveals or highlights the torso or undergarments are not permitted including but not limited to spandex-like attire, etc.”

Dress Code No excessive see through material No visible undergarments No excessive cuts-outs or two piece dresses that excessively expose the torso Dresses may not be shorter than 5 inches above the knee OR have a slit that exceeds 5 inches above the knee No excessively low cut or plunging necklines Strapless dresses are allowed, but must meet the neckline criteria above Cover ups should not be worn if they are being used to intentionally violate one of the requirements above.

Prom is a Creative Black Tie event Men Tuxedo (preferably black) Shirt studs and cuff links Cummerbund or vest to match tie Dress shoes to match tuxedo Trendy or whimsical colors/items Women Floor length evening gown Dressy cocktail dress Dressiest “little black dress” Fun or unique accessories Adapted from: http://www.emilypost.com/everyday-manners/your-personal-image/69-attire-guide-beach-casual-to-white-tie-

Black Tie No Yes

Black Tie Source: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/12/17/black-tie-how-to-wear-tuxedo/

Excessive see through material

Appropriate see through material

Excessive Cut outs/Torso Too low cut in the back

Appropriate Cut Outs/Torso

Excessive slit/too short

Appropriate slip/length

Excessively low cut/plunging

Appropriate low cut/plunging

Strapless with excessive low cut/plunging

Strapless Appropriate

Consequences Failure to follow the guidelines may result in: Refused entry Removal from the prom venue Not being refunded any monies associated with prom.

Not sure? Show a photo of your dress to one of your class sponsors or an administrator for approval.