Most schools publish their policies and guidelines. They tend to have common features. It's better to know what is expected.
Getting Ready for Prom: What's being published about
Prom
"The
Prom is a formal event, and no blue jeans or
casual clothes will be permitted. High School's
Dress Code will still apply with some exceptions.
Girls may wear spaghetti straps or strapless dresses.
No dresses may expose any part of the midriff. This
includes no cut-outs or sheer fabrics in the middle of
the dress area.
You are allowed to wear backless dresses, but must not
descend past the waistline. Girls must remember the
three Bs; no busts, no bottoms, and no bellies.
Guys should be clean shaven, except for mustaches that
meet High School's guidelines. To all
students and guests, there should be no visible body
piercing or tattoos".
Most principals seem to want their students to behave,
to avoid showing body piercing or tattoos. Guys should
look neat. Even their mustaches should meet the
school's guidelines. As for girls, they can wear
spaghetti straps or strapless dresses. Our advice
would be to know what your school's guidelines are
before you start shopping for the dress.
Schools Publish Prom Guidelines
It makes sense that some school principals want to
give parents and students some clear guidelines about
what to wear and what to avoid. This way, everybody
will be able to shop for the right dresses or gowns.
Holdrege High School takes a proactive stance on this
issue. It is a mark of leadership.
"While prom is scheduled for April 9th, I know many of
the girls are starting to shop for prom dresses.
Remember that High School does have a dress
code for prom. The dress code applies to all students
and their guests attending this event. High
School students and administration developed this
dress code. If you have questions about the dress
code, please feel free to contact the high school
office.
Prom Dress Code
Prom is an important and integral part of the school
experience at High School and for the
Holdrege community. Prom provides an opportunity for
students and faculty members to interact at a formal
social event. Preserving prom as a formal social event
and positive learning experience for students is a
priority for High School.
Everyone attending prom, including guests, is expected
to dress and behave appropriately for a formal evening
social event. This would include the following
guidelines:
•Young men are expected to wear formal evening attire
that would include a tuxedo, suit with a tie, or sport
coat and slacks with a tie.
•Young women are expected to wear formal evening
attire that would include a formal evening gown or
other similar dresses/outfits. Dresses may not expose
a bare midriff or have a side slit higher than the
tips of the wearer’s fingers when the wearer’s hands
are at her sides. Two-piece dresses/outfits are
allowed provided that they do not expose any midriff.
•Body piercings other than those in the ear are not
allowed.
•Exposed tattoos are not allowed.
•Public displays of affection other than holding hands
are not permitted.
•All other High School behavior rules will
apply for the entire evening.
Prom is intended to be a fun and positive learning
experience for all students. The above guidelines will
be enforced for the prom dinner and dance. Faculty
members will make the final decision as to whether a
student’s dress and behavior are appropriate. Students
and guests may be asked to leave prom if their dress
or behavior does not meet the above guidelines.
“The prosperity of a country depends, not on the
abundance of its revenues, nor on the strength of its
fortifications, nor on the beauty of its public
buildings; but it consists in the number of its
cultivated citizens, in its men of education,
enlightenment, and character.”
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