Students do better when they are “dressed for work.” Please see the following guidelines for the most current dress code. At St. Paul School, the students' clothing is worn with prudence and modesty.

DRESS CODE

Tops

• Colors: solid only (no writing) - black, navy blue, light blue, tan/beige and white. Note: acceptable light blue will be limited- No slate blue, turquoise, grayish-blue, royal blue, etc.
• Collars are required. This would also include dresses.
• Sleeves are required on tops and dresses.
• Solid colored sweaters and vests must be worn with a collared shirt underneath.
• Blazers must be worn with a collared shirt underneath. 
• All undershirts and camisoles/camis must be solid dress code colors. They should always be tucked in.
• Shirts must be long enough to stay tucked in when arms are raised above the head.
• Note: Three-finger test will determine if shirts are acceptable at the neckline.  The measure of the width of three fingers touching from the base of the neck can be used to determine acceptable neckline.

• St. Paul Spirit Wear may be worn in dress code colors with a collared shirt underneath.
• All sweatshirts and/or fleece must have a St. Paul logo or lettering on front of the shirt.
• No hoodies/hooded sweatshirts at Mass.

• Grades 2-8: Any bottom with belt loops must be worn with a belt.
• Belts should be plain and unembellished (no rivets, studs, painted designs, etc.).
• All belts should be solid black, navy or brown in color. 
• Shorts, Skorts, skirts, jumpers and dresses must be knee-length.
• The following materials are not dress code: nylon, sweats, velour, knit, spandex, yoga pants.
• Shorts, Skorts, Capri pants may not be worn November 1-April 30. However, during the month of Nov or April, if temperatures rise above 75 degrees, students may wear shorts. Students must otherwise have long pants or legs covered from Nov. 1 to May 1.
• COLORS: Solid (only-black, navy blue and tan/beige).
• No tight, form fitting pants may be worn. 

• Dress shoes, athletic shoes, or sandals with a back strap are acceptable.
• All shoes and sandals must be worn with socks.
• Tights should be solid dress code colors.
• Leggings must in solid dress code colors.
• Make-up should not be worn in grades K-5.
• Make-up in grades 6-8 should be worn lightly.
• No conspicuous hair dyes are allowed.
• No makeup should be brought to school for application (hair spray, nail polish, body glitter, etc.)
• Leggings can only be worn under skirts or dresses in solid dress code colors. 

• Casual Days are a privilege at St. Paul School.        
• Jeans should have no holes, tears or patches.

THE DRESS CODE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE ADMINISTRATION