This document outlines the dress code for a high school prom, including guidelines for formal attire such as dresses, suits, and shoes. Formal dresses must reach at least mid-thigh and cannot have cutouts, sheer fabric, or excessively low backs exposing the midriff. Alterations to dresses must remain intact during prom. Suits require jackets, ties, and dress shoes. Examples of appropriate and inappropriate dresses and attire are provided.

1. TLH
Prom Dress Code
2016

3. The following slides will assist you in making your
formalwear decisions.
The dress code for prom
will be enforced.
Please take the time to get your dress/gown
approved before you purchase it.
Additional guidance can be given by
administration.

4. Alterations
Fabric inserts, as well as pinning, are allowed - but
alterations must remain intact throughout the duration
of your attendance at prom.

5. Formal wear
Formal attire may be classified as a tuxedo/dress suit or
formal dress/cocktail dress.
A tuxedo/dress suit includes a jacket, tie, collared shirt, and may include a vest.
Shirts are to be worn at all times. Students may not remove shirts during
the prom. Dress shoes must be worn. Tennis shoes are unacceptable - make
sure your shoes have non-marking soles.
Formal dresses may be strapless or include spaghetti straps. Bare or open
backs are acceptable; however, students should not wear dresses with
excessively low backs extending beyond the hips. Bare abdomens or bare
midriffs are not permitted. Two piece dresses that expose the midriff and
dresses that have cutouts that expose the midriff are not allowed. Sheer/see-
through fabric over a bare abdomen or midriff is not acceptable.
Undergarments should not be visible. See-through apparel that shows areas
above mid-thigh and dresses with slits that are above the mid-thigh are not
permitted. Garments that are excessively tight or low-cut in front are also not
acceptable. All garments should reach at least mid-thigh.

6. Dresses and Gowns

7. Dress Length
Front slits should not go past mid-thigh. These dresses have slits that
are too high.

8. Dress Length
High-Low dresses must reach at least mid-thigh at the shortest point of
the dress. These dresses are too short in the front.

9. Dress Length
Short dresses must reach at least mid-thigh. These dresses are too
short.

10. Dress Length
Short dresses with sheer overlay must also meet dress code
requirements for length. These dresses are inappropriate for prom.

11. Cutouts and Sheer Fabric
Cutouts and sheer fabric over midriffs are not acceptable prom attire.

12. Two Piece Dresses
If the pieces do not touch, it is not appropriate for prom.

13. Other Guidelines
 No excess cleavage
 No exposed undergarments
 No excessively low backs (that are lower than your hips)
 Garments should not be extremely tight.

14. Examples of Appropriate Dresses and Gowns

15. Examples of Appropriate Dresses and Gowns

16. Examples of Appropriate Dresses and Gowns

17. Examples of Appropriate Dresses and Gowns

18. Examples of Appropriate Dresses and Gowns

19. Tuxedos and Suits

20. No Jeans or Denim

21. No Tshirts

22. No hats or ballcaps

23. Suit and Tuxedo Examples

24. Footwear

25. Please wear dress shoes – tennis shoes and work boots
are not allowed.

26. Please Remember …
Dress code is not designed to limit your creativity or ability
to express yourself – it is designed to help ensure that attire
for prom is acceptable for students of high school age at a
school-sponsored event!