1. Melvindale High School
Prom Dress Code

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.”

5. 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.

6. 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:

7. Black Tie No
Yes

8. Black Tie
Source:

9. Excessive see through material

10. Appropriate see through material

11. Excessive Cut outs/Torso
Too low cut in the back

12. Appropriate Cut Outs/Torso

13. Excessive slit/too short

14. Appropriate slip/length

15. Excessively low cut/plunging

16. Appropriate low cut/plunging

17. Strapless with excessive low cut/plunging

18. Strapless Appropriate

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

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