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 of our mission.

Academic Dress

• Dress pants, corduroy pants, khakis, capris—all pants must have pockets and zippers;
• Dresses (not strapless), skirts, shorts;
• Collared shirt (button down or polo), blouse, or turtleneck;
• Sweaters;
• Leggings/tights only to be worn with dress or skirt;
• All clothing should be free of writing and should not promote inappropriate behavior.

Other Imperatives

• No hats, sunglasses, or headphones;
• No blue jeans;
• Winter jackets and hooded sweatshirts should be removed in classrooms;
• All clothing should be free of rips, tears and holes;
• Students are expected to be neatly shaven;
• No excessively exposed skin.

Formal Dress

Required for award assemblies and a few other occasions throughout the year:
Option 1: Dress shirt and dress pants with blazer;
Option 2: Dress or skirt with blouse or sweater;
Option 3: Formal attire representing a student’s international and/or cultural identity.

Spirit Dress (clothing that prominently displays Brewster's name or logos)
Every Wednesday and Saturday:

• Pants/shorts/skirts in good condition (no sweatpants);
• Brewster Academy top (no tank tops).