Daily School Attire:
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Appropriate outerwear (Sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, fleeces, vests, etc) may be worn over the Mills polo shirt.
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Outerwear from other high schools is not permitted.
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Outerwear that is inappropriate (references to sex, drugs, violence, etc.) is not permitted.
Liturgy Attire:
All elements of the formal dress code must be worn throughout the entire day. (Logoed items may be purchased at millswear.com)
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White Oxford long sleeve shirt with MC logo. (Senior option only: Blue Oxford long sleeve shirt with MC logo).
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Black, Brown, Navy or Gray dress shoes must be worn.
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Athletic shoes, canvas shoes (i.e. Vans, Converse, etc.), sandals, flip flops, slippers, moccasins, Crocs, Uggs, or heels are not permitted.
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Only solid white, navy, or black socks/tights may be worn.
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Ties are required for all male students.
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Mills outerwear (Optional): crew neck, cardigan, V-neck, vest in Classic Navy, Navy blue blazer, MC Block jackets and athletic jackets.
“Class Color” Attire:
To encourage class unity and school spirit, each class will be allowed “modified dress” and wear their designated class color.
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A shirt or sweatshirt/hoodie may be worn in the student’s class color instead of an MC polo or MC logoed outerwear.
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Shirts may not be low cut or showing a student's midriff.
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Students may wear athletic bottoms instead of casual pants. Shorts and skirts may not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
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Leggings and dresses may NOT be worn even if they are in the student’s class color.
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Sweatpants/Pajama pants may be worn only if they are in the student’s class color or if their top is in the class color.
Themed Spirit Days Attire:
To encourage school spirit and community, students will be allowed to dress according to a predetermined theme on Spirit Days. Students that do not dress in accordance with the theme will be expected to adhere to Daily School Attire.
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Shirts may not be low cut or showing a student’s midriff.
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Shorts and skirts must be worn no less than 3 inches from the knee.
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Leggings and dresses are not permitted. Sweatpants/Pajama pants may be worn only if the student’s top is in accordance with the theme of the Spirit Day.
Game Day Attire:
Team captains may submit a proposal to the Deans of Students requesting their team to wear an alternative dress code on game days.
Special Events Attire:
Modest dress is expected at all MC events including athletic competitions, performing arts events, retreats, socials, etc. Students may be sent home from events when they are dressed inappropriately.
Semi-Formal/Formal Attire:
Women:
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Semi-formal pantsuit, dress or skirt
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Dresses and tops may not expose cleavage, midriffs, or have cutouts
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Backless dress and tops may not be cut below the middle of the back
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Stretchy/lycra, sheer, or illusion materials are not permitted
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Length of dress or skirt should be no shorter than 4 inches from the top of the knee. (Dresses that have to be pulled down to be the appropriate length are not acceptable.)
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Slits may not be higher than mid-thigh
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Flat shoes only (casual/dress sneakers are permitted; open toe sandals are discouraged.)
Men: