Dress Code and Etiquette
Mar 29, 2015
Dress Code and Etiquette
REMEMBER!!!
THIS IS NOT PROM, Rules and regulations are set and you as a cadet or guest WILL follow all rules given.
This is a formal MILITARY BALL not your regular school dance.
Dress must be a LONG gown (at or below knee length)
Slits up to knee allowed Back of dress must be above the small of the
back No excessive cleavage or Strapless One strap dresses are O.K. but must stay up! No sheer (see-through) parts or sections of dress
that reveal inappropriate areas (i.e. cleavage, midriff, thighs)
DO NOT take off footwear (females may once dancing begins.)
If unsure about dress, bring in a picture of you in it to show to Instructors
Too much cleavage
Too high of a slit on the dress
Too short, too much cleavage
Too much cleavage
Too much back exposed
Too short
Too high of slit on dress, to much back exposed
Too short
TooHigh slit
See throughCleavage
Strapless
Too exposed
Too shortStrapless
Too much exposedHigh slit Cleavage Too short
Lady’s Attire
Think Elegant / Not Trashy Wear something that you will be
comfortable in during all portions of the evening’s events. Receiving Line Pictures Dinner Dancing
If it looks like lingerie, you are going home!
Must wear Uniform at all times No boutonniere NO BOOTS Must have a haircut and clean shaved No piercings! Wearing medals and other awards are
optional but not recommended Neat and pressed.
Haircut
Black bowtie only
No braids
No boots
No piercing
No styled hair for cadets when in uniform
Must have a BLACK tuxedo or suit Must wear a tie or bowtie. NO sneakers or street shoes Black dress shoes only NO baggy clothing Jacket worn during formal portion (may
remove for dance.) Clean shave (or neatly trimmed beard)
and haircut
Black tux only
No street shoes
Black tux only
Must keep bowtie on at all times and jacket buttoned during formal portion.
Be on time! Receiving Line opens at 6:30pm
Female must be on the side of honor (right side)
Cadet should introduce them self and their dates
This is my date (name) and I am (rank)(name). Shake hands with the commanders
Bringing a Guest
Must have approval from Instructor’s No JROTC drop outs Must be a person in H.S. Seniors this is your last WAHS Navy Ball.
The food is a buffet, but don’t be greedy One plate. Use silverware, not hands Food stays in designated area
No Public Displays of Affection (i.e. kissing or sitting on laps)
No chewing gum at any time NO DRAMA leave it at the door NO foul language Do not sit on tables or window ledges. Find
a chair!
NO DIRTY DANCING (i.e. grinding, sandwiching, freaking)
Keep your feet on the floor NO moshing (pushing & shoving) NO being lifted onto shoulders or carried
around by anyone at any time Be respectful to any and all instructors,
chaperones, and fellow dancers
BAD DANCING
BAD DANCING
GOOD DANCING
GOOD DANCING
NO DRAMA!!!
ENJOY THE BALL