The Formal Uniform Begins

All parts of the code apparel must be in good repair and free from rips, holes, or tearings. Additionally, all clothes must fit the student properly as students strive to dress neatly and professionally. 

All students must wear a solid white or solid light blue oxford. Though these do not need to be purchased through Flynn O’Hara, they must mirror that style and color. Both long and short-sleeved oxfords are permissible. All oxfords should be plain without any brand emblems or markings. The oxford must be worn tucked in at all times with a solid white tee shirt underneath if one is worn.. Gentlemen must wear a tie of their choice with the top button fastened unless they are wearing the blue or green Archmere crewneck sweater purchased from Flynn & O’Hara, in which case no tie is required. Ladies may wear the oxford with only the top button unfastened. 

Students wear dress slacks, which must be khaki or navy, with no outside pockets attached. These may be purchased through Flynn O’Hara or you may purchase identical styles elsewhere. They must be worn to fit at or above the hip; bell-bottomed, baggy, or low-hip pants are not permitted. Gentlemen are expected to wear an appropriate belt.

Ladies have the option to wear a skort. The uniform two-panel skort must be purchased from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms and may be worn in the black-watch plaid or khaki. The skort length must exceed the fingertips at all times and may not be rolled at the waist, this is a violation of the dress code. Enforcement of this guideline is the responsibility of the faculty, whose judgment is final. Students who repeatedly violate this expectation will be required to wear the uniform slacks. Ladies who choose to wear the skort must wear blue knee socks purchased from Flynn O’Hara or an identical style purchased elsewhere. They may also wear the StuCo fundraiser socks purchased at the Varsity Shop.

The optional third piece consists of a conservative sport coat, the navy or hunter green crew neck sweater, or the navy or hunter green v-neck sweater vest from Flynn O’Hara. When wearing the crew neck sweater, and only the crew neck sweater, gentlemen do not need to wear ties. Students may also wear full-zip or three-quarter zip Archmere jackets. Shirts must remain tucked in while wearing third pieces. Hooded or crewneck sweatshirts or any other kind of outerwear are not to be worn on campus during the school day at any time. 

Tan, brown, or black dress shoes are appropriate. New for the 2026-2027 school year: Students may also choose to wear a PLAIN white sneaker of their choosing. These must be worn properly at all times. Students must wear socks at all times. Ladies who choose to wear the skort must wear blue knee socks purchased from Flynn O’Hara or an identical style purchased elsewhere. Students may also wear the StuCo fundraiser socks instead of the blue knee socks.