Style Guide
Apparel | Color | Comments |
Shirts | Solid colored white, gray or black | – Solid colored white, gray or black shirt or blouse. Appropriate styles: collared, button-down, turtleneck, polo or loose-fitting t-shirt. No color at all, including cream, beige, silver. No sheer, see-through or off-the-shoulder tops; no revealing necklines, holes or tears. No bare midriffs. – No logo, or only with Avenues logo – Sleeveless summer blouses allowed. Shoulder straps must be at least five cm (two inches); no spaghetti straps. No tank tops. |
Sweaters, vests | White, gray or black | Any solid color (black, gray or white) without a logo; Avenues vest, jacket, sweater, pullover or sweatshir |
Pants, skirts | Solid-colored gray or black | – Available from any source, as long as they are black or gray |
Jumpers, dresses | Solid-colored gray or black | – Dresses must be solid black or gray and no shorter than five cm (two inches) above the knee. Tank tops and spaghetti straps are not allowed. |
Shorts | Solid-colored gray or black | – Non-athletic black or gray shorts; must be mid-thigh length or longer |
Accessories (Belts, ties, shoes, socks, tights, hairbands, scarves, etc.) | Any | – No open-heeled shoes (including sandals and flip-flops) or high heels/ wedges – Flat-heeled boots and shoes only; no boots or shoes with heels or wedges – No sneakers with heels/wedges, lights, wheels or extraneous graphics such as spikes, glitter or studs |
Outerwear, handbags backpacks | Any | – Hats and coats are to be removed indoors. – Handbags are to be left in lockers during the day. |
Physical Education | Short-sleeve white t-shirt Black gym shorts or yoga pants | |