Dress Code

Brewster Academy believes in maintaining an atmosphere where a sense of pride and developing self-discipline and personal strengths are reflected in the dress code. The academic dress code celebrates a respect for learning and is an important expression and recognition of the Brewster Principle. In celebration of special school events or holidays, the dress code may be modified at the discretion of the head of school.

For All Students

During the Academic Day
All clothing and footwear should be neat, clean, in good condition, and appropriately fit a student’s stature. Clothing should be free of writing unless sanctioned by a particular school event or celebration. At no time is clothing that promotes inappropriate behavior, that has unsuitable graphics, or is revealing in nature, acceptable under Brewster’s dress code. (This includes undergarments that are exposed). Winter dress code is in effect following Thanksgiving break and ends on return from Spring break period.

At All Times
Hats and sunglasses are for outdoor use only and may not be worn in an academic building or the dining hall. Hair should be represented by a natural color. Faces should be clean-shaven and no pierced jewelry, other than ears, may be exposed.

Academic Day Dress Code for Boys

Fall/Spring
• Sport coat, blazer or suit;
• Dress slacks: corduroy, khaki, or cargo-type pants in excellent condition, or hemmed walking shorts;
• Collared dress shirt, buttoned and tucked in;
• Necktie, worn up to buttoned collar; and
• Appropriate footwear (dress shoes, boots, athletic shoes or sandals in excellent condition).

Winter
• May wear crew or V-neck sweater in place of sport coat; and
• May wear turtleneck, mock or standard (not a zippered turtleneck), in combination with sport coat or crew or V-neck sweater.

All seasons: Not permitted, except for informal or school-sanctioned occasions
• Jeans or denim material;
• T-shirts;
• Sweatshirts;
• No shirts with graphics (no writing or picture images)
• Sport shirts polo/golf shirts (unless otherwise specified.)

Academic Day Dress Code for Girls

Fall/Spring
• Dress or skirt or hemmed walking shorts (no shorter than three inches above the knee)
• Suit or dress slacks, corduroys, chinos, or khaki-type pants in excellent condition;
• Slacks and shorts must be worn with a blazer
• Top for girls must be neat and clean and should not expose the torso or any part of the torso, and should not have any graphics (no writing or picture image). Shirt, top, or blouse should not be seen below blazer.
• Appropriate footwear (dress shoes, boots, athletic shoes, or sandals in excellent condition).

Winter
• May wear crew or V-neck sweater in place of blazer; and
• May wear turtleneck, mock or standard (not a zippered turtleneck), to replace blouse/dress shirt along with blazer or may wear appropriate sweater, crew, or V-neck

All seasons: Not permitted, except for informal or school-sanctioned occasions
• Jeans or denim material;
• Shirts or tops that expose midriff or back;
• Strapless dresses;
• Tops with graphics (no writing or picture image);
• Sweatshirts;
• Spaghetti-strap tops.

Dress Code for Special Occasions: Boys and Girls

Unless otherwise specified, the dress code for special occasions will be smart casual. Smart casual is defined as dress pants (non-denim), khaki pants, hemmed khaki shorts, and tucked-in collared shirt, either oxford cloth or polo/golf.

Spirit Dress: Wednesday and Saturday game days only

This special dress code promotes school spirit and is defined as follows:

• Dress slacks: corduroy, khaki pants (no jeans), or cargo-type pants; or
• Khaki-colored shorts (with a hem length within three inches of the top of the knee); and
• A Brewster Academy top: turtleneck (mock or standard), T-shirt, Polo/golf shirt, fleece, sweatshirt, or warm-up jacket in good condition.

Community Dinner

Students are permitted to dress in smart casual clothing, as defined above, or dress in regular academic day clothing for community dinner.