The dress code is an important part of Bullis School life.
The dress code is an important part of Bullis School life. It reduces superficial comparisons between people and emphasizes the common experience that we share as members of our school community. It contributes to a sense of campus decorum and simplicity and the dress code guidelines convey an element of respect for the Bullis community.
Dress Code Guidelines
Students are to adhere to the dress code from the time they arrive at school until the end of the school day.
Modifications to the dress code for religious or health reasons must be requested through the appropriate division head, assistant head, or class dean.
All clothing must be neat, clean, and in good repair, and skirts/kilts, and skorts must be worn at an appropriate length.
Distracting hairstyles are not permitted. Students with facial hair should be neatly manicured and properly groomed.
Students may not adorn their clothes or bodies with political, offensive, or divisive jewelry or markings. Tattoos should be covered and not be visible.
Students may not wear hats, jackets, or other non-religious headwear inside during the academic day. Students may wear winter hats and jackets outside during the winter months.
Lower School students are frequently taken outdoors for recess, lunch, and outdoor learning. During the winter, students should be dressed warmly— jackets, mittens/gloves, and hats.
Students wearing clothing deemed to be in violation of the Bullis dress code may not be permitted to attend class and may be penalized or disciplined. When a faculty member addresses a student to correct a dress code violation, the student is expected to comply immediately. Participation in the life of the school is contingent upon proper adherence to the dress code.
Dress Code
The Bullis dress code varies by division. Specific requirements are as follows:
Cotton material (no sweatpants, yoga pants, denim, corduroy, or leggings)
Option - Shorts (weather appropriate)
Navy, khaki, or grey colored walking shorts
Bermuda length
Option - Jumper/Skirt
Bullis plaid, navy, or khaki jumper or skirt
Solid navy, gray, or black tights or leggings to be worn under the jumper or skirt in the winter
Lower School: Shoes
Athletic Shoes
Worn throughout the day
All laced shoes must be tied and pant legs must be worn over the shoe
Boots can be worn to school, however, athletic shoes must be available to change into
Socks must be worn at all times
Lower School: Cold Weather Options
Option - Cold Weather
Solid navy, white, gray sweater, or fleece
Solid crew neck, cardigan, knit sweater, or quarter-zip fleece
Must be worn over a collared shirt (polo or Oxford)
Bullis branded crew neck, sweatshirt, hoodie, or quarter-zip fleece (sold in the school store)
Lower School students are taken outdoors for recess, lunch, and outdoor learning. During the winter, students should be dressed warmly— jackets, mittens/gloves, and hats.
Solid navy or white (short-sleeved or long-sleeved)
Polo shirts do not have to be tucked in
The length of an untucked polo shirt must not fall below the hip
Option - Oxford
Solid light blue, or white (must be long-sleeved)
Oxfords must be tucked in
Ties are optional; if worn, ties must be one of the Bullis striped ties
One-button rule applies (all but one button at the top must be buttoned)
Option - Bullis-branded hooded or crewneck sweatshirts
Middle School (Grades 6-8): Pants or Skirt
Option - Pants
Navy, khaki, or gray color
Worn at the waist and with a belt if pants have belt loops
Cotton material (no sweatpants, no yoga pants, no denim, no leggings)
Option - Shorts (Weather-Appropriate)
Navy, khaki or grey colored walking shorts
Bermuda length
Option - Skirt, Kilt, Skort
Bullis plaid kilt or skirt (at fingertip length) must be worn with one of the items below in solid navy, gray, or black:
Full-length solid leggings. Leggings must be fitted throughout the entire leg. Flared, bootcut, wide-leg, or otherwise loose-fitting legging styles are not permitted. Sweatpants may not be worn under the kilt, skirt, or skort.
Opaque tights
Appropriate length bike shorts
Bullis plaid skort (with shorts built in) does not require leggings or tights
Fingertip Rule
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Option - Shorts (weather appropriate)
Navy, gray, or khaki colored walking shorts
Bermuda length
Upper School (Grades 9-12): Shirts
Option - Polo
Solid navy, white, or yellow (short- or long-sleeved)
polo shirts do not have to be tucked in
The length of an polo shirt must not fall below the hip
Option - Oxford
Solid light blue, white, or yellow (must be long-sleeved)
One-button rule applies (all but one button at the top must be buttoned)
Oxfords must be tucked in
Ties are optional and if worn, must be one of the Bullis striped ties
Option - Mock Turtleneck (12th grade students only)
Option - Bullis-branded hooded or crewneck sweatshirts
Upper School (Grades 9-12): Pants or Skirt
Option - Pants
Navy, khaki, or gray color
Worn at the waist and with a belt if pants have belt loops
Cotton material (no sweatpants, no yoga pants, no denim, no leggings)
Option - Skirt, Kilt, Skort
Bullis plaid kilt or skirt (at fingertip length) must be worn with one of the items below in solid navy, gray, or black:
Full-length solid leggings. Leggings must be fitted throughout the entire leg. Flared, bootcut, wide-leg, or otherwise loose-fitting legging styles are not permitted. Sweatpants may not be worn under the kilt, skirt, or skort.
Opaque tights
Appropriate length bike shorts
Bullis plaid skort (with shorts built in) does not require leggings or tights
Fingertip Rule
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Option - Shorts* (weather appropriate)
Navy, gray, or khaki colored walking shorts
Bermuda length
*Upper School students: Shorts must have a button closure and belt loops, and must be worn with a belt.
Middle & Upper School (Grades 6-12): Shoes
Shoes must be solid, neutral colors (black, brown, white, gray)
Shoes must be closed-toed, wrap around the entire heel, and be made of leather, canvas, or cotton
If the shoes have laces, all laces must be tied, and pants must be worn over the shoe
Boots are permitted in solid, neutral colors (black, brown, white, gray)
Boot length should not exceed calf height (below the knee)
Middle & Upper School (Grades 6-12): Cold Weather Option
Option - Sweater, Sweatshirt, and Fleece
Solid navy, white, gray sweater or fleece
Plain crew neck, cardigan, knit sweaters, or quarter-zip fleece
Bullis branded crew neck, quarter-zip fleece, hooded sweatshirts, or crewneck sweatshirt (sold in the school store)
All cold weather options must be worn over a collared shirt (polo or Oxford)
Option - Blazer (Navy)
Must be worn over an Oxford
Where to Shop
The Bullis School Store carries many required Bullis dress code items and apparel.
