Dress Code

Homecoming Dance Dress Code

StudentTailgates attending the Homecoming Dance are expected to comply with the Dress Code Guidelines, or they will not be allowed to participate.  

Girls will wear semi-formal attire or formal gowns or pantsuits. 

• Dresses must be no more than 3 inches above the knee (front and back).  This also applies to slits in dresses.  

• Dresses must also be at the appropriate length, even if leggings are worn underneath the dress.

• Dresses may not be low-cut in the front or back.  The front of the dress must not fall below the bra line, and the back of the dress must not fall below the middle of the back.

• No pinning will be allowed to bring the dress up to code.  (Safety Pins)

• Dresses may not be made of see-through fabrics or nude-looking fabrics. Examples: Tulle, Netting, or Illusion.

The following will not be permitted:

• Spaghetti straps 

• Two-piece formal gowns or pants and top, where the midriff is showing

• Dresses with revealing cut-outs

• Shorts

• Tennis Shoes

• Torn clothing

Boys will wear semi-formal attire or formal wear 

• Tuxedos, suit or sports coat, 

• At a minimum, boys are expected to wear semi-formal wear, such as slacks, dress shoes, and a button-down shirt and tie.  

• All Holy Cross male students must be clean-shaven. Earrings are not allowed. 

The following will not be permitted:

• Shorts

• Tennis Shoes

• Torn clothing

ALL STUDENTS:

If the attire is questionable, students are encouraged to show their clothing to Ms. Calderon beforehand to determine if it is Catholic school-appropriate. The determination of the appropriateness of student dress and grooming shall rest with Ms. Calderon.

PLEASE CONTACT MS. CALDERON WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT (210) 433-9395 or molly.calderon@holycross-sa.org.