Sixth Form Dress Code

The Ridings' Federation Sixth Form has adopted a "Young Professional" dress code. In other words, we have based these guidelines on how a professional person would dress for work. This means students will be smart, well-presented and businesslike. The following details what is and is not acceptable.

 

For the female student:

What is acceptable:
What is not acceptable:

Trouser suit (navy, black or dark colours)

Any type of denim (jeans, jackets, skirts)

Skirt suit (navy, black or dark colours)

Vest tops

Tailored trousers (navy, black or dark colours)

Low-cut tops

Smart dresses

Trainers or similar

Blouses or shirts (long or short sleeves)

Skirts above the knee

Plain V-neck jumpers or cardigans

Hats

Waistcoat

Hooded tops

Tailored jackets

Skorts/shorts

Coat

Flip flops

Sensible shoes/smart boots

 Fashion boots, eg UGG

Polo shirt

  

T-Shirts

  

 

 

For the male student:

What is acceptable:
What is not acceptable:

Suit

Any type of denim (jeans, jackets)

Tailored trousers or chinos (navy, black or dark colours)

Large patterned shirts, eg Hawaiian

Collared shirts

Vest tops

Ties

Trainers or similar canvas shoes

Plain V-neck jumpers or cardigans

Hooded tops

Waistcoat

Hats

Tailored jackets

Flip flops

Coat

Shorts

Sensible shoes - black or dark coloured

 

Polo shirt

  

T-Shirts

  

NB Some courses necessitate alternative dress; Hair and Beauty courses require students to wear a specific uniform and construction courses more casual wear suited to the manual labour involved. PE practical sessions also require more specialised items to be worn. At all other times, however, these students must adhere to the 'young professional' dress code.

  • Where clothing has a logo it will only be permitted where it is discrete and is not offensive in nature.
  • Facial jewellery should be removed or covered up.
  • Appropriate jewellery may be worn by Sixth Form students, i.e. wrist watch, earring/ear stud, single necklace, single bracelet.
  • Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. For guidance, this includes very short hair, very long hair, coloured hair, shaved patterns.
  • The ultimate decision as to what is/is not acceptable will be made by the Federation Director of Sixth Form or Head of Year 12/13.
  • No tattoos are allowed to be visible whilst on site.