dress code and etiquette

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