Metro Dress Code: Business Casual
Guidelines for Men
Shirts
Collared shirts, such as polo/golf style, oxford style, or dress shirts that are long or short sleeve. All must be tucked in.
Sweaters
Pullover sweaters. Turtleneck sweaters must be tucked in unless they are a ribbed pullover sweater style.
Pants
Tailored dress slacks or business casual (Dockers® style) pants in a fabric other than denim. A belt must be worn with pants that have belt loops. Professional wear does not include sweatpants, wind pants, warm-ups, or cargo-style pants. Underwear may not be exposed.
Jeans are only acceptable on days designated by the principal or by vote of the Town Council as a special event. Jeans must be dark blue and may not have patterns, tears, or patches. Low-rise jeans that prevent modesty are not acceptable.
Footwear
Men’s dress shoes or casual shoes, such as leather-like, suede or loafer styles. Sandals, flip-flops or shoes with a toe strap (designed to go between the toes) are not acceptable.
Tennis/athletic shoes are acceptable only on jean days as designated in the special event section.
Guidelines for Women
Shirts
Collared or un-collared shirts and tops may be pullover or button style. Shirts and tops must be tucked in, unless the shirt was made to be worn out (un-tucked).
Sleeves may be long or short; sleeveless shirts must be three inches wide at the shoulder. Underwear and midriff may not be exposed.
Sweaters
Pullover sweaters. Turtleneck sweaters must be tucked in unless they are a ribbed pullover sweater style.
Pants
Tailored or business casual pants. A belt must be worn with pants that have belt loops.
Jeans are only acceptable on days designated by the principal or by vote of the Town Council as a special event. Jeans must be dark blue and may not have patterns, tears, or patches. Low-rise jeans that prevent modesty are not acceptable.
Tunics, Skirts and Dresses
Hems may be no more than three inches above the knee.
Socks
Hose or tights with dresses/skirts/tunics that are at or above the knee. Hose or tights are not required for skirts whose length extends below the knee.
Footwear
Appropriate shoes include women’s dress shoes or pumps; leather-like, suede or loafer-style shoes; and boots. Closed-toed mule or closed-toed slide styles are also acceptable. Casual sandals are not appropriate, but an open-toed shoe with a dress appearance and a dress heel is acceptable. Sandals, flip-flops or shoes with a toe strap (designed to go between the toes) are not acceptable.
Tennis/athletic shoes are acceptable only on jean days as designated in the special event section.