Upper Campus Dress Code

2018-2019

Upper Campus
The Middle School and Upper School Dress Code conforms to the DC Dress Code in that all shirts must be from one of the two designated vendors: Land's End or Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms.
  • Footwear: Dress shoes, sneakers, or sandals – no flip flops or athletic sandals
  • Legwear:
    Hose and tights: neutral, solid Navy, White, or Hunter Green.
    Leggings (calf-length or longer): solid Navy, White, Gray, Hunter Green, or Black
  • Sweaters: Navy or Hunter Green with DC logo - Must be worn with a DC shirt underneath.
  • Fleece Vests and Jackets: Hunter Green, Navy, or Black with DC Logo
  • Down Vests: Hunter Green or Navy with DC Logo (Lands' End)
  • Sweatshirts: - Crew neck or collared sports sweatshirt with DC logo - Must be worn with a DC shirt underneath and must be Hunter Green, Navy, Gray, or Black
  • School and Co-curricular Lightweight Jackets:
    • Must be worn with a dress code shirt underneath
    • Administration and Athletic Director or Faculty Leader approval; the jacket must be one of the approved options or it cannot be worn during the school day
    • The jacket must be made of lightweight material
    • The school logo must be on the jacket
    • The jacket must be one of the following colors: Hunter Green, Navy, Gray, or Black
  • Shirts: Oxford shirts must be tucked in while polo shirts do not have to be tucked in. All shirts are required to have the school logo on them.
    Polo: Hunter Green, Navy or White (short or long sleeve) with DC Logo
    Oxford: Blue or White (short or long sleeve)
    Turtlenecks: Hunter Green, Navy, or White
  • Pants: Classis khaki or Navy. No skinny-leg, cargo, or jean-like pants will be permitted.
  • Shorts: Khaki or Navy. Inseam no shorter than 5". No cargo shorts will be permitted.
  • Skirts: Length no shorter than 4” in front and back.
    A-line: Khaki, Navy, or White Plaid (LE)
    Kilt (Wrap Around): Green Plaid (F&O)
    Pleated Skirt: Khaki or Navy (LE)
  • Skort: Khaki or Navy 2-panel
  • Miscellaneous:
    No body piercing except girls’ ears; (no “spacers” are permitted in noses, etc.)
    No tattoos
    No extremes in jewelry, hairstyles or make-up. Natural dye colors (boys & girls).
    No hats can be worn during the school day.
    No hoodies may be worn during the school day.
    Boy’s hair should be neat and well-groomed
    Boys must be clean shaven.
    Undershirts – same colors as polo shirts – no writing on them, must not show out the bottom of your shirt (not longer than outer shirt)
    During scheduled dress-down days students should wear clothing that is appropriate, modest, and respectful. No spaghetti straps or belly shirts. No short shorts. Clothes should fit appropriately, not too big or too small and should not have rips or tears.

Dress Code Discipline
At DC our expectation is that parents will help their students comply with these rules and will support the faculty and administration when infractions are brought to their attention. Students should assume the responsibility to be in dress code throughout the academic day.