Uniform Guidelines

Note: Early Years students do not have a formal dress uniform.

Formal Dress

• Shirt: solid white long- or short-sleeve oxford or peter pan collar dress shirt. 
• Pants: solid navy dress pants. A black or brown belt is required if the pants have belt loops. 
• Jumper: Brownell Talbot plaid jumper. Jumper must be an appropriate length for a school environment and should be no shorter than fingertip length when standing.
• Socks and hosiery: solid white crew or knee socks, tights, or leggings.
• Sweater: solid navy long-sleeve sweater or sweater vest (monogramming/logo optional). V-neck, crewneck, or cardigans are acceptable.
• Shoes: black, brown, or navy dress shoes. Shoes must have a flat sole.
• Accessories: bows and headbands that are complementary to the uniform are permitted. Bow and headbands with animal ears or other 3D elements are not allowed.

Daily Wear

Formal dress options are acceptable and: 

• Shirt: solid white long- or short-sleeve polo knit shirt with collar (monogramming/logo optional). Uniform shirts must be tucked in.
• Pants/shorts: solid navy uniform pants. Navy Bermuda style shorts may also be worn. For kindergarten through grade 4, a black or brown belt is required if the pants have belt loops. Early Years students are not required to wear a belt. 
• Sweater/sweatshirt: solid navy long-sleeve pullover or cardigan sweater, crewneck or v-neck, or any “official” Brownell Talbot sweatshirt. Sweatshirts must be purchased from the Raider Market store, Raider Market online flash sales, or Booster Club. Sweaters and sweatshirts DO NOT replace the required polo shirt.
• Pants/shorts: solid navy uniform pants. Navy Bermuda style shorts may be worn in the fall and spring at the discretion of the administration. A black or brown belt is required if the pants have belt loops. 
• Skirts/skorts: skirt or navy uniform skorts of an appropriate length for a school environment; skirts/skorts should be no shorter than fingertip length when standing.
• Socks and hosiery: Solid black, white, or navy socks. Navy or white tights or leggings. Note, a skirt or skort is required with tights and leggings.
• Shoes: Athletic shoes (no solid neon colors) or plain black or dark brown leather dress shoes (solid colors, no patterns) are allowed. No boots, moccasins, sports sandals, flip-flops, slides, slippers, clogs, Crocs, or similar styled open-back/open toed shoes. No roller skate shoes are allowed. No blinking lights. If boots are brought for outside play, an appropriate pair of shoes must also come to school for use inside the building.
• Accessories: bows and headbands that are complementary to the uniform are permitted. Bow and headbands with animal ears or other 3D elements are not allowed.

Outerwear

Students may wear a coat between buildings. Coats and jackets are to be removed after entering a classroom, the dining hall, or any other instructional space. 

Any decision regarding the acceptability of school uniform items will be at the sole discretion of school administration.

Formal Dress

• Shirt: solid white long- or short-sleeve oxford dress shirt. Ties are encouraged but not required.
• Pants: solid grey dress pants. Students must wear a dark belt.
• Skirt: Brownell Talbot plaid skirt. Skirt are required to be of an appropriate length for a school environment; skirts should be no shorter than fingertip length when standing.
• Blazer: solid navy blazer is required.
• Socks and hosiery: solid navy or black socks, tights, or leggings must be worn. Note, a skirt is required with tights and leggings.
• Shoes: solid black, or brown, or navy dress shoes. Shoes must have no more than a 1 ½ inch heel. 
• Accessories: bows and headbands that are complementary to the uniform are permitted. Bow and headbands with animal ears or other 3D elements are not allowed.

Daily Wear

Formal dress options are acceptable and: 

• Shirt: solid navy or light blue long- or short-sleeve polo knit shirt with collar and school logo. Uniform shirts are required and must be tucked in.
• Pants/shorts: solid navy uniform pants. Navy Bermuda style shorts may also be worn. A black or brown belt must be worn if pants/shorts have belt loops.  
• Skirts/skorts: plaid uniform skirts or skorts must be an appropriate length for a school environment; skirts/skorts should be no shorter than fingertip length when standing. 
• Sweater/sweatshirt: solid navy long-sleeve pullover or cardigan sweater, crewneck or v-neck, or any “official” Brownell Talbot sweatshirt. Sweatshirts must be purchased from the Raider Market store, Raider Market online flash sales, or Booster Club. Sweaters and sweatshirts DO NOT replace the required polo shirt.
• Socks and hosiery: solid black, white, or navy socks or black or navy tights or leggings. Note, a skirt or skort is required with tights and leggings.
• Shoes: must be worn at all times and be complementary to the uniform. Athletic shoes (no solid neon colors) or plain black or dark brown leather dress shoes (solid colors, no patterns) are allowed. No boots, moccasins, sports sandals, flip-flops, slides, slippers, clogs, Crocs, or similar styled open-back/open toed shoes. No roller skate shoes are allowed. No blinking lights. If boots are brought for outside play, an appropriate pair of shoes must also come to school for use inside the building.
• Accessories: bows and headbands that are complementary to the uniform are permitted. Bow and headbands with animal ears or other 3D elements are not allowed.

Outerwear

Students may wear a coat between buildings. Coats and jackets are to be removed after entering a classroom, the dining hall, or any other instructional space. 

Any decision regarding the acceptability of school uniform items will be at the sole discretion of school administration.

Formal Dress

• Shirt: solid white long- or short-sleeve oxford dress shirt. Ties are encouraged but not required.
• Pants: solid grey dress pants. Students must wear a dark belt.
• Skirt: Brownell Talbot plaid skirt. Skirts must be an appropriate length for a school environment; skirts should be no shorter than fingertip length when standing. 
• Blazer: solid navy blazer required.
• Socks and hosiery: solid navy or black socks, tights, or leggings must be worn. Note, a skirt is required with tights and leggings.
• Shoes: solid black, brown, or navy dress shoes. Shoes must have no more than 1 ½ inch heel. 
• Accessories: bows and headbands that are complementary to the uniform are permitted. Bow and headbands with animal ears or other 3D elements are not allowed.

Daily Wear

Formal dress options are acceptable and: 

• Shirt: solid dark green long- or short-sleeve polo knit shirt with collar and school logo. Seniors may also select the black long- or short-sleeve polo knit shirt with collar and school logo. Uniform shirts are required at all times and must be tucked in. Polo shirts with banded waist are allowed.
• Pants/shorts: solid khaki uniform pants. Solid khaki Bermuda style shorts may also be worn. A black or brown belt must be worn if the pants/shorts have belt loops. Corduroys and brown/tan denim style pants are not allowed.
• Skirts/skorts: plaid uniform skirts or skorts. Skirts/skorts must be an appropriate length for a school environment; skirts/skorts should be no shorter than fingertip length when standing. 
• Sweater/sweatshirt: solid navy long-sleeve pullover or cardigan sweater, crewneck or v-neck, or any “official” Brownell Talbot sweatshirt. Sweatshirts worn on Daily Uniform days must be purchased from the Raider Market store, Raider Market online flash sales, or Booster Club. Upper School students are also allowed to wear House sweatshirts. Sweaters and sweatshirts DO NOT replace the required polo shirt.
• Socks and hosiery: solid black, white, or navy socks or black or navy tights or leggings. Note, a skirt or skort is required when wearing tights and leggings.
• Shoes: must be worn at all times and be complementary to the uniform. Athletic shoes (no solid neon colors) or plain black or dark brown leather dress shoes (solid colors, no patterns) are allowed. No boots, moccasins, sports sandals, flip-flops, slides, slippers, clogs, Crocs, or similar styled open-back/open toed shoes may be worn. No roller skate shoes are allowed. No blinking lights. If boots are brought for outside play, an appropriate pair of shoes must also come to school for use inside the building.
• Accessories: bows and headbands that are complementary to the uniform are permitted. Bow and headbands with animal ears or other 3D elements are not allowed.

Outerwear

Students may wear a coat between buildings. Coats and jackets are to be removed after entering a classroom, the dining hall, or any other instructional space. 

Any decision regarding the acceptability of school uniform items will be at the sole discretion of the school administration.

Out-of-uniform days will be designated for a variety of reasons. Criteria for participation and the dress code for the day will be communicated to families and students ahead of the day. Out-of-uniform days may be the whole school, by division, or by grade level. Examples of out-of-uniform days include but are not limited to Spirit Days, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Gala events, BT Fund celebrations.

The following are acceptable to wear on out-of-uniform days. NOTE: If the item is NOT listed below, it CANNOT be worn on out-of-uniform days.

Bottoms

Non-uniform pants, jeans, or shorts that are in good repair and of acceptable length including:

• Athletic shorts and pants
• Leggings
• Yoga pants

Tops

Spirit Days (NOTE: The Brownell Talbot top must be the clearly visible outer layer of clothing and must be easily identifiable as an approved shirt/sweatshirt)

• Regular uniform polo shirts (long-sleeve or short-sleeve).
• House T-shirts and/or sweatshirts specific to the student’s assigned House.
• Brownell Talbot T-shirts (approved team or club designed shirts promoting a Brownell Talbot activity purchased through the team/club and school).
• Brownell Talbot sweatshirts (approved team or club designed shirts promoting a Brownell Talbot activity purchased through the team/club and school).

Valentine’s Day

• Red, pink, purple, or white non-uniform shirts or tops of acceptable length and style (no inappropriate language or symbols).

St. Patrick’s Day

• Green non-uniform shirts or tops of acceptable length and style (no inappropriate language or symbols).

Gala Events, BT Fund Celebrations, and Other Approved Days

• Non-uniform shirts or tops of acceptable length and style (no inappropriate language or symbols).

Footwear

• Loafers, dress shoes, or athletic shoes. 
• Shoes with a closed toe and open back, such as clogs. 
• Shoes with an open toe and a closed back or strap, such as sandals. 

The administration will render the final decision on the interpretation of the dress code and personal appearance.

In keeping with the guiding principles described above, extremes in hairstyles or accessories that could potentially disrupt the learning process are discouraged and will be addressed individually when necessary.  Hair should not cover the student’s eyes. Students may be asked to modify hairstyles or to change/eliminate apparel or accessories when such choices are determined to be excessive, distracting, or unsafe. Modest earrings are permitted. Other body piercings are not allowed to be worn while at school or participating in school activities. Hats are not allowed to be worn indoors.