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Dress Code and Etiquette. REMEMBER!!!. THIS IS NOT PROM , Rules and regulations are set and you as a cadet or guest WILL follow all rules given. This is a formal MILITARY BALL not your regular school dance. Dress must be a LONG gown (at or below knee length) Slits up to knee allowed
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REMEMBER!!! • THIS IS NOT PROM, Rules and regulations are set and you as a cadet or guest WILL follow all rules given. • This is a formal MILITARY BALL not your regular school dance.
Dress must be a LONG gown (at or below knee length) • Slits up to knee allowed • Back of dress must be above the small of the back • No excessive cleavage or Strapless • One strap dresses are O.K. but must stay up! • No sheer (see-through) parts or sections of dress that reveal inappropriate areas (i.e. cleavage, midriff, thighs) • DO NOT take off footwear (females may once dancing begins.) • If unsure about dress, bring in a picture of you in it to show to Instructors
Too much cleavage Too much back exposed Too much cleavage Too high of a slit on the dress Too short, too much cleavage
Too short Too short Too high of slit on dress, to much back exposed
Too High slit See through Cleavage
Too short Strapless Strapless Too exposed
Too much exposed High slit Cleavage Too short
Lady’s Attire • Think Elegant / Not Trashy • Wear something that you will be comfortable in during all portions of the evening’s events. • Receiving Line • Pictures • Dinner • Dancing • If it looks like lingerie, you are going home!
Must wear Uniform at all times • No boutonniere • NO BOOTS • Must have a haircut and clean shaved • No piercings! • Wearing medals and other awards are optional but not recommended • Neat and pressed.
No piercing No braids Haircut Black bowtie only No boots
Must have a BLACK tuxedo or suit • Must wear a tie or bowtie. • NO sneakers or street shoes • Black dress shoes only • NO baggy clothing • Jacket worn during formal portion (may remove for dance.) • Clean shave (or neatly trimmed beard) and haircut
Black tux only Black tux only No street shoes
Must keep bowtie on at all times and jacket buttoned during formal portion.
Be on time! Receiving Line opens at 6:30pm • Female must be on the side of honor (right side) • Cadet should introduce them self and their dates This is my date (name) and I am (rank)(name). • Shake hands with the commanders
Bringing a Guest • Must have approval from Instructor’s • No JROTC drop outs • Must be a person in H.S. • Seniors this is your last WAHS Navy Ball.
The food is a buffet, but don’t be greedy • One plate. • Use silverware, not hands • Food stays in designated area • No Public Displays of Affection (i.e. kissing or sitting on laps) • No chewing gum at any time • NO DRAMA leave it at the door • NO foul language • Do not sit on tables or window ledges. Find a chair!
NO DIRTY DANCING (i.e. grinding, sandwiching, freaking) • Keep your feet on the floor • NO moshing (pushing & shoving) • NO being lifted onto shoulders or carried around by anyone at any time • Be respectful to any and all instructors, chaperones, and fellow dancers
