cutiedida

Ok so I am going to Exeter this fall. I generally dress nice and all (Preppy? I don't know if that is something I want to say I dress like), and have been in uniform for school all my life. However, I have heard a rumor that, even though the teachers wanted no dress code, the student council voted to keep it in, and make it even stricter.

So I wasn't going to buy a whole bunch of jeans that I can't wear most days of the week, since I don't wear them much anyway. My only question is, what should I expect from the dress code? Are we moving toward something like a Deerfield dress code (Not that I mind, I really like formal dress codes actually. It actually makes me feel more prepared for class and I kind of get in the mindset for learning right in the morning when I get dressed).

What do you guys think?

urbanflop

Bump...I really don't arrive in a wonderwoman costume, because I didn't know what the other students were wearing.

classicalmama

I noticed last night that the new student e-book is up on the Exeter website--and the dress code looks the same as last year's (though I admit I didn't pay much attention to the girls' code last year). I'm glad I have a son--options are much more limited, making it simpler all around!

seikuu

jeans are definitely okay... you don't have to listen to the e-book on a lot of things... most teachers will only have a problem (for girls) with low-cut clothing, too much skin, shorts that are too short... in the winter you can't just wear leggings (there was an exonian article about this)...

girls pretty much just can wear whatever as long as its nice...

in the winter it's too cold and no one really cares about what you wear underneath anyways

it's really all about individual teachers, I pretty much didn't tuck my shirt in for all of spring term since it was a) too hot and b) none of my teachers really cared -- some people even go as far as to not wear a tie or just not wear a shirt at all and just wear a polo.

Preppy42

I heard that girls are required to wear a dress, skirt, or slacks with a blouse, turtleneck, sweater or collared shirt. The attire must be appropriate and reach finger-tip length. Jeans are allowed for both boys and girls. Is this true?

classicalmama

Post above yours is accurate in terms of how the dress code is actually enforced.

2prepMom

I really wish they would change the e-book already. Girls wear jeans or shorts to class (with shirts or sweaters). Boys wear jeans or shorts or khakis (with collared shirt and tie) to class.

We bought a lot of rather expensive slacks/skirts/dresses for our daughter, thinking the e-book was true. That stuff got sent home in short order. Waste of money. She wears jeans. Inconsiderate of Exeter to keep it in the e-book when it is very out of date.

It is worth investing in a waterproof shell/parka with a warm liner, and waterproof boots (LL Bean boots are popular with girls), shorts and a sturdy backpack.

Cookiez4ever

This is also a great website that might help you! the dress code
(keep in mind, most people don't dress like this everyday.)

trumpetjean

you also should probably have a lot of ties if you're a guy

Exeterhopeful662

Do people care about brands and such?

trumpetjean

It depends on the person, but in my point of view I think that the majority of people don't really care about brands.

classicalmama

My kid has started to care a bit more about brands as time has gone on, but not in an excessive way. I'd say he's adopted a particular style of dress, and there are brands that come along with it. However, what I've seen there are many diverse styles at Exeter, and kids can pick and choose what they like.

Exetermom1

My son is a prep at Exeter. He's having a blast. Loves everything about the school. Although my son is somewhat preppy, he is not conscious about brands. I would say kids at Exeter are so secure that they are not interested in labels -- at least for the boys. Although my son wears khakis everyday to class, I think most of his friends wear jeans or cords. What I noticed and liked about Exeter is that there is a variety of styles. Unlike Andover (my son was accepted there, too) were everyone always looks like the just rolled out of bed, the Exeter kids look pulled together without looking like they're overdressed. The students do have a lot of fun. My son never wants to come home on the weekends. Good luck.

2prepMom

@Exeterhopeful

I see a lot of LL Bean boots on girls, does that qualify as a "brand" ? ;-)