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junior cotillion dress code guidelines

What to Wear to Cotillion

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Ladies

What to Wear to Cotillion

gentlemen

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junior cotillion dress code guidelines

A casual dress or skirt or romper and short white gloves. Tights or panty hose are preferred rather than leggings. 

Ladies

classeS: Dressy casual

IMPORTANT to Note:
Cotillion dresses should be modest and age appropriate with hemlines no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. To facilitate dancing, a fuller skirt is necessary rather than a tight, pencil skirt. Bodycon and mini dresses are not appropriate for cotillion.

It is often helpful to have them raise their hands overhead to simulate dancing to make sure their clothes will continue to fit during the fun twirls and turns at cotillion! For this reason, many ladies prefer to add boyshorts underneath and avoid strapless necklines.

Semi-formal/party/cocktail dress or jumpsuit and short white gloves.

ball: cotillion semi-formal

  • Afternoon Tea: Hat or fascinator.
  • Star Spangled Dinner: Red, white, or blue colors..
  • 'Here's to New Experiences' Dinner:  A fun new fashion accessory.

Please refer to your schedule to see which event your child will attend:

DINING EVENT: THEMED SEMi-FORMAL

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COTILLION DRESS ideas

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Flats

Sandals

Wedges

Short, kitten heels

Short, block heels

Booties

No tennis shoes or flip-flops please.

Shoe Options for Ladies

Tip: Shoes with straps are easier to dance in than slip-ons.

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GIRLS HAT IDEAS
(great for the Level 1 Afternoon Tea hat contest)
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Cotillion outfits should include pants, belt, and button-up shirt (ties or bowties encouraged, but not required). 

Gentlemen

classes: Dressy casual

ball: COTILLION Semi-formal

Pants, dress shirt, tie or bowtie, and blazer or sport coat. A suit would also be appropriate.

  • Afternoon Tea: Dress hat.
  • Star Spangled Dinner: Red, white, or blue colors..
  • 'Here's to New Experiences' Dinner:  A fun new fashion accessory.

Please refer to your schedule to see which event your child will attend:

DINING EVENT: THEMED SEMi-FORMAL

boys Dressy casual
COTILLION CLOTHES ideas

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boys semi formal
cotillion clothes ideas

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Dress shoes

Chukkas

Dress western boots

Oxfords

Boat/deck shoes

Loafers

No tennis shoes or flip-flops please

Shoe Options for Gentlemen

Tip: Shoes with slick soles are easier to dance in than rubber soles.

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BOYS HAT IDEAS
(great for the Level 1 Afternoon Tea hat contest)
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