Sixth Form Dress Code

The Essential Look 

The Suit  

The Top 

The Shoes 

Dark navy, grey or black plain or pinstriped suit as follows: 

• Single breasted jacket 

• Tailored trousers fitted to the waist.   

A skirt may be worn in place of trousers assuming that it is of suitable length for a professional workplace.  

Dropped waist / hipsters trousers are not permissible. 

Plain white short or long-sleeved shirt of student’s own choice.  Please note, shirt must have a collar and front buttons.  

If a shirt is worn outside of the trouser or skirt it must be fitted and not fall below the jacket.  

T shirts / pull-on tops are not permissible.  

It is not acceptable for midriffs to be on show. 

Any suitable low-heeled navy or black shoe or smart ankle boot.  

Casual shoes of any description are not permissible, including Vans or Converse pumps. 

Extras 

Second Layers 

• An optional dark navy / black / grey jumper (not a sweatshirt or hoodie) or cardigan for winter wear under jackets. 

• Please note that cardigans and jumpers are not acceptable alternatives to the suit jacket. 

• Any dark outdoor coat/ jacket/scarves/gloves/hats are permitted; however, they should be removed when entering the building and should not be worn in lessons, study periods, assemblies or religious events.  

• Dark navy, grey or black opaque tights with skirts

Hair and Jewellery 

• Hair must be neat and neutral. Extreme hair styles and colours are not allowed. 

• Large items/copious amounts of jewellery are not permissible. A cross and chain or simple chain may be worn at the neck.  A simple chain bracelet or bangle may be worn.  Students are required to restrict themselves to one pair of earrings (hoop and drop earrings are not permissible on the grounds of health and safety).  Visible body piercings will need to be removed. 

Please note that Loreto Grammar School reserves the right to change the code of dress at our discretion and that all decisions about what is and is not acceptable remain with the school.