Student Life
Dress Code.
Simple, smart, and shared. Our dress code takes the guesswork out of mornings and signals that the work of the day matters. When the whole Mountain dresses with intention, focus follows.
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Dressed for the day.
The everyday look is a collared shirt and clean chinos — sharp enough to mean business, easy enough to forget you're wearing it. Here's the short version.
The look, drawn to spec
Tops
Bottoms
Footwear
Athletic apparel
Sketches by Tracy Yue ’31 — drawn from the actual closet.
The essentials
- Shirts
- Collared (oxford, polo, or collared blouse), in white, navy, or light blue. Long or short sleeve. SKS logo welcome; oversized brand logos out.
- Bottoms
- Navy or khaki chino-style pants or shorts, straight-leg, properly fitted — shirts stay tucked. Shorts and skirts no higher than 2" above the knee. Skirts/skorts in navy, khaki, or SKS plaid.
- Layers
- Navy blazer, SKS sweater (navy/gray), or SKS sweatshirt/hoodie. Coats and jackets come off in the classroom.
- Footwear
- Dress shoes, boots, work or hiking shoes, or sneakers.
- Not on the list
- Denim, leggings, joggers and athletic pants, yoga pants, jeggings, cargo shorts, sandals, open-toed shoes, Crocs. No chest or midriff. No offensive imagery. No hats indoors (religious and cultural exceptions always honored). Shirts on at all times, including practice.
Polos, knits, practice gear — everything with the SKS crest lives in one place.
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The details.
Every student suits up in official SKS practice apparel. Plan on at least 1 sweatshirt, 2 t-shirts, 1 pair of shorts, and 1 pair of athletic pants to start.
A tradition
Formal Night.
A few times a year the Mountain dresses up. Blazers, dresses, the front lawn at golden hour — Formal Night is Storm King at its most photogenic, and one of those traditions students remember for good.
Advice from a senior
Take it from Logan.
“Arrive prepared with a few essentials. You’ll be able to buy Storm King polos from the Campus Store after you arrive, but it’s a good idea to bring several pairs of khaki or navy chinos or skirts — those can be harder to find locally. Boarding students should also pack at least one suit, or dress pants and a dress shirt, or a formal dress: between formal dinners, special events, and prom, formal attire gets real use. And don’t worry if you need more once you’re here — students regularly take shopping trips to Woodbury Common and other nearby malls.”
Logan Koo · Grade 12 · New York, NY
