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DRESS CODE PHILOSOPHY

Our Dress Code emphasizes the belief that all members of our community should be comfortable and be able to fully engage in their classroom learning. The Dress Code intends to establish consistent and predictable dress standards and to reduce high fashion statements and the inevitable competition and distraction that often follow.

LS | Kindergarten - Grade 3

(Including Westport Fundamentals)

Tops:
  • Navy or white short- or long-sleeve polo-style shirt
  • Solid color navy cardigan, crew neck, V-neck, or quarter-zip sweater or fleece with no excessive logo
  • Navy, gray, or white RA|LP sweatshirt, fleece, or vest
  • Navy jumper dress, navy short-sleeve or long-sleeve polo-style dress
Bottoms:
  • Solid color navy pants, skirt, skort, or shorts
Footwear:
  • Solid color socks
  • Navy or white tights
  • Sneakers

Middle & Upper School | Grade 4 - 8

 

Tops:
  • White or light blue solid Oxford button-down in short or long sleeve
  • Navy or white short- or long-sleeve polo-style shirt
  • Solid color navy, gray, or white cardigan crew-neck, V-neck, or quarter-zip sweater or fleece with no logos of excessive size (no larger than a fist)
  • Navy, gray, or white RA sweatshirt, fleece, or vest
  • All sweaters, sweatshirts, vests, and fleeces must be accompanied by a blue or white collared shirt underneath
  • Upper School students are permitted to wear team jerseys on the day of a scheduled game; these jerseys must be worn over a blue or white collared shirt
Bottoms:
  • Solid color navy or khaki skirt, skort, pants, or shorts
  • Navy short- or long-sleeve polo-style dress
Footwear:
  • Solid color socks
  • Solid navy or white tights
  • Solid color navy, black, or brown leather shoes OR sneakers/athletic shoes
    • Students must wear athletic shoes on days with PE or athletics in their schedule

Uniform Vendors

Families are free to purchase any brand of clothing that meets the standards above. Ridgefield Academy partners with Lands End and Tommy Hilfiger to offer choices that meet these dress code guidelines. Information on these vendors is below.

  • Lands End Our Preferred School Number is 900051855. Lands’ End generous return policy remains the same - items can be returned even if they have logos. (Special Promotion: Save up to 25% on uniforms from August 27 – September 2! Code: EXTRACREDIT)
  • Tommy Hilfiger (Ordering Instructions)


Spiritwear & Athletic Uniforms

Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool offers a variety of branded merchandise for children and adults. Items (including spiritwear and athletic uniforms) can be purchased online. You can find more information and begin shopping here!
 

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