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Kolbe Cathedral Preparatory School

Dress Code

School Uniforms

A neat, respectful uniform is part of the Kolbe culture. Here's exactly what students wear — and where to order it.

At a Glance

Know your shirt by your grade.

The button-down color changes as students move up — a small, visible mark of where they are on the journey.

Freshmen & Sophomores

Baby-blue button-down

Juniors & Seniors

Yellow button-down

Seniors may wear the class-approved polo in September and from May 1 to graduation.

The Details

The full dress code.

Pants

  • Straight-leg dress uniform pants from Blake's or the Tommy Hilfiger online store
  • Tan/khaki, charcoal dark gray, black, or navy blue
  • Always worn properly with a solid-colored belt
  • Casual styles (low-rise, double-stitched, skinny-ankle, patch pockets) are not permitted

Shirts & blouses

  • Freshmen & sophomores: baby-blue long-sleeve button-down (no logo)
  • Juniors & seniors: yellow long-sleeve button-down (no logo)
  • Boys wear a tie with the button-down shirt
  • Only solid-colored tee shirts may be worn underneath

General standards

  • Students must be in uniform when classes begin at 8:15 AM and throughout the day
  • Uniforms are kept neat and clean, with shirttails tucked in
  • All uniforms must be size-appropriate and worn with dignity and respect
  • Seniors may wear the class-approved polo in September and from May 1 to graduation

Where to Order

Two approved suppliers.

Order dress uniforms from either approved vendor. The Tommy Hilfiger store requires the Kolbe Cathedral school code.

Questions about the dress code? Call the main office at (203) 335-2554.

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