WEST LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL Prom Dress Code 2014

WEST LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL Prom Dress Code 2014

Why do we have a dress code? � � WLHS Staff and Administration will be enforcing the prom dress code for the 2014 event. We want you to have fun, but we want everyone to be dressed appropriately! Each student should make sure their attire meets dress code BEFORE the night of the prom. It is the responsibility of WLHS students to inform dates of the guidelines.

Inappropriate Guidelines #1 Appropriate Dresses may not be cut below the bust line at the sides. With arms down at your side, if flesh touches flesh below the bust line, it does not meet code.

Inappropriate Guideline #2 Appropriate Dresses may be backless as long as they are not cut below the naval.

Inappropriate Guideline #3 Midriffs must expose no more than 3 inches of flesh. This includes side exposure. Appropriate

Guideline #4 Appropriate Inappropriate Dresses may not have a slit that exceeds mid-thigh. This would be fingertip length.

Inappropriate Guideline #5 Dresses may not be made of see-through fabrics or nude looking fabrics. Examples: Tulle, Netting or Illusion.

Inappropriate Guideline #6 Necklines of female students must not be lower than five inches from the base of the neck. Appropriate

Guideline #7 Inappropriate Dress length should be no higher than mid thigh. Appropriate

Guideline #8 Guideline #9 No coverups will be allowed to bring dress up to code. The dress must meet dress code on its own. Formal tuxedos or Dress Suits must be worn. Shirts will be worn AT ALL TIMES!

Other -Guidelines � � No undergarments should be visible! No pinning will be allowed to bring dress up to code. (Safety pins) Appropriate

Inappropriate Dress Examples Too low cut – too short! Slit too high – cut out sides showing more than 3 inches Too many cut outs! See through!

Appropriate Dresses

Questions About A Dress? � Please see: �Mrs. Dewana Kemp �Assistant Principal WLHS