Dress Code

Coordinators for each grade will inform you by email on attire prior to each dance. Each type of event will have its own dress code and there are also rules that apply to all events. Please see below for details and ask your coordinators if you are ever in doubt as to whether something is allowed or not. If your child is not dressed per the dress code, you may be asked to pick them up or they may not be allowed to stay at drop-off. Continued non-compliance can result in your child being dismissed from Cotillion. 

Dress Rules always to be followed

• All dresses and skirts must be able to move freely and not too tight.  
• The outline of undergarments and bra straps are not able to be seen. 
• Hemlines MUST be longer than your fingertips when your arm is extended down your side, even while dancing. 
• Spaghetti strap and strapless dresses are not encouraged but if worn must be worn with a shrug, jacket, or sweater is worn over the dress. Sweatshirts are not permitted. The shrug, jacket or sweater must be worn properly throughout the entire evening and not be taken off or allowed to hang off the shoulders.  
• All attire must cover the midriff. No two-piece dresses, dresses with cut-outs or short tops allowed.
• Denim/ jeans are only permitted for our Country-Western themed evening.
• Shorts (both ladies and gentlemen) are never permitted. 
• Shoes must remain on at all dances; please wear comfortable shoes to wear for over 1+ hour.

Dressy Casual Attire

For our dressy casual and themed evenings, the dress code may be adapted to allow students to incorporate tasteful, Cotillion-appropriate themed attire. Students can embrace the theme through their clothing, colors, accessories, or other creative touches, without the need for a full costume.

Ladies-   

• Skirts or dress pants with nice shirt. Skirts must have a hemline that is longer than your fingertips when your arm is extended down your side, even when dancing. All shirts must cover your mid-drift. 
• Casual dresses that move freely and have a hemline longer than your fingertips when your arm is extended down your side, even while dancing. 
• Comfortable dress shoes, sandals, or nice-clean sneakers. 

Gentlemen-   

• Short or long sleeve shirt (with collar).
• Khaki or dress slacks.
• Comfortable dress shoes, boat shoes, or nice-clean sneakers.

Formal Attire

Ladies-  

• Special occasion dresses that move freely. Two-piece dresses are not allowed. Dresses with cut-outs are not allowed. Hemlines must be longer than your fingertips when your arm is extended down your side, even while dancing.
• Simple, comfortable party shoes, sandals, or nice-clean sneakers. 

Gentlemen - 

• Long sleeved collared shirt with a tie is required with dress slacks.
• Short sleeved shirts are allowed.
• A suit or sport jacket is preferred. 
• Comfortable dress shoes, boat shoes, or nice-clean sneakers.

Along with proper dress, it is expected that children will conduct themselves in a polite manner at all times. Cotillion is a time for learning and in order for all participants to get the most out of the event, it is expected that children will remain quiet and pay attention when others are talking. If they are unable to do this, they will be moved away from those around them. Continued non-compliance can result in your child being dismissed from Cotillion. 

No guests please.