Formal Uniform for Boys

Shirts: A white or sky blue oxford or a hunter (dark) green and white striped oxford is the standard shirt. Both long and short-sleeved (informal dress code) oxfords are permissible during the appropriate dress code season. All oxfords should be plain without any brand emblems or markings. The oxford must be completely buttoned, with the top button concealed by a traditional necktie. The shirt must be tucked in at all times. Only a plain white tee shirt, without design or writing may be worn as an under shirt.

Pants: Dress pants must be khaki or navy with no outside pockets attached. They must be worn to fit at or above the hip; bellbottomed, baggy, or low hip pants are not permitted. Belts are to be worn with the pants.

Third pieces: The optional third piece consists of a conservative sport coat or a navy or hunter green crew neck or navy or hunter green V-neck vest sweater. School fleece jackets and vests are the only permitted outerwear during the winter months. Outerwear is not an acceptable third piece.

Tie: During the months of the formal dress code, a tie of choice must be properly worn.

Shoes: Boys must wear a brown or black dress shoe. Examples of acceptable shoes can be found below and on the website for Flocco’s Discount Shoes and Uniforms (http://www.floccos.com). Shoes must strongly resemble found on this page.

Socks: Socks are to be worn at all times and ankle socks are permitted. Hair must be neatly trimmed and not touch the collar. Extreme colors and unruly hairstyles are not permitted. Beards, mustaches, or other facial growth, ponytails, and sideburns extending below the ear or out onto the cheek, are prohibited. Earrings, visible tattoos, tongue, and visible body piercing are not permitted.
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Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.