Dress Check
True or False: Wearing shorts is against the Dress & Grooming Standards.
False. Shorts are permitted when they are consistent with the principles and expectations of Dress & Grooming.
Note: For athletic dress, shorts need to be mid-thigh or longer in approved athletic spaces.
For men, facial hair is generally expected to look like this.
What is clean-shaven?
The first principle asks students to represent what or whom? Name all three.
Who are Jesus Christ, the Church, and the Church Educational System?
Your friend is unsure whether something they want to wear is appropriate. What's the best response?
A. “Everyone wears it.”
B. “There's technically no rule.”
C. “Let's look at the principles.”
D. “Just don't get caught.”
C — Let's look at the principles.
Which DOES NOT belong?
A. Modesty
B. Cleanliness
C. Neatness
D. Following every fashion trend
E. Restraint
D — Following every fashion trend
The Dress & Grooming expectations say that clothes should be ______, ______, and ______.
What is modest, neat, and clean?
Hair should be these four things under CES expectations.
What are clean, neat, modest, and not extreme in style or color?
Dress and grooming should help preserve this kind of campus environment.
What is an inspiring environment without distraction or disruption?
A student focuses only on whether an outfit covers enough of the body.
What other expectations are they overlooking?
Dress must also be neat and clean, and should avoid being sloppy, overly casual, ragged, or extreme styles.
Dress & Grooming Principles and Expectations are part of this larger commitment.
What is The CES Honor Code?
True or False: Students are permitted to wear approved athletic attire (like mid-length or bike shorts) throughout campus, at the Banyan, and while they work on and off campus.
False. Approved athletic attire is only approved within BYUH athletic facilities. Abiding by the general Dress & Grooming Principles and Expectations are required outside of these spaces.
True or False: Any type of mustache is permitted.
False. A neatly trimmed mustache is permitted.
You aren't sure whether an outfit meets the standards. Rather than asking, "Is there a rule against this?", which principle can help you to determine if your outfit meets the standards?
The third principle — promote modesty, cleanliness, neatness, and restraint in dress and grooming.
A student says:
“I haven’t received my endowment, so the temple garment guideline doesn't apply to me.”
What does the policy actually say?
Dressing in a way that would cover the temple garment is a good guideline whether or not one has been endowed.
True or False: Dress and Grooming Standards apply only to students.
False. They are commitments for students, employees, and volunteers.
This is given as a helpful guideline for determining modest dress, even for someone who has not received their endowment.
What is dressing in a way that would cover the temple garment?
Which hair colors are extreme?
A. Leopard print buzz cut
B. Magenta
C. Blonde highlights
D. Pink
E. Green
All except for C. Hair colors should not be extreme or distracting.
Complete the principle: “Maintain an ______ standard distinctive to educational institutions of the Church of Jesus Christ.”
What is an elevated standard?
Someone says: “Dress and Grooming is just about clothes.” How would you correct them?
No. It is an attitude that promotes modesty and reflects how members of the campus community represent the Savior and CES.
True or False: If something isn't specifically prohibited in the written expectations, it's automatically acceptable.
False. Individuals are expected to apply the principles to questions as they arise.
Sam usually walks to the beach wearing only her swimsuit. She says, "I'm going there anyway and it's appropriate at to wear at the beach." Is this reasoning correct?
No. Students should follow Dress & Grooming Principles and Expectations both on and off campus. Sam needs to dress in Dress & Grooming standards to and from the beach.
A student says, “My hairstyle isn't specifically listed as prohibited, so it automatically meets the standard.” What's missing from that reasoning?
They must also consider whether the style is clean, neat, modest, and avoids extremes.
Do the Dress & Grooming Principles and Expectations prevent students from expressing themselves?
No. Students are invited to embrace their cultural and personal style within the Dress & Grooming Principles and Expectations.
Jordan’s outfit technically doesn't break a specific written example, but it is intentionally extreme and distracting. Jordan says, “Show me the rule that says I can't wear it.” Is that reasoning correct?
No. The standards are principle-based and aren't limited only to specifically listed examples.
Name all four CES Dress & Grooming Principles.