<p>"All freshmen are required to attend and be in their seats on the main floor of Woolsey by 8.45 a.m. for the 9 a.m. assembly and by 10.15 a.m. for the 10.30 a.m. assembly. Proper attire should be worn. "</p>
<p>What constitutes "proper attire" for the students (boys, specifically!)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Khakis and a dress shirt are pretty standard. Some wear ties, but it’s not essential.</p>
<p>I think you are looking at a sports jacket and tie. Can’t go wrong with a navy blazer which is (or will be) a wardrobe staple. I’m curious to hear if current students feel otherwise.</p>
<p>Sports jacket and tie is just fine. Just dress like you would at an interview.</p>
<p>Thanks to all…he has navy blazer/khakis/tie so I think that’s the way to go! I appreciate the help; still trying to learn the ropes :-)</p>
<p>so for girls… are nice slacks and a dress shirt okay?</p>
<p>Last year, there was great variety in what kids were wearing. I would say that most boys had either a jacket and tie, or a collared shirt and khakis. There were some in jeans and T-shirts, too, but they looked underdressed. For girls, I think a wide range of things would be fine, including nice slacks and a dress shirt.</p>
<p>Honestly, I think when people say something like this for an assembly of late-teen types, they mean “please wear a shirt and shoes, and don’t show any meaningful portion of your torso, thighs, or underwear.”</p>
<p>Ha, JHS! I will say two years ago it was so blasted hot that most girls were wearing summer dresses and sandals.</p>
<p>This event will have about 3000 attendees (all freshmen plus many parents). Within pretty wide limits, your attire is not likely to attract notice in a crowd that size. The average is probably some variation on shirt + khakis for men, skirt + top for women. There will be some in jeans and some in suits. If you dress as you would for a day at the beach, or for opening night at the opera, you’ll look out of place. Also, the reception afterwards last year was in Commons, and it was a total zoo. Not worth trying to get through the crowds and lines, in my opinion.</p>