Attire

Clothing is symbolic of Culver’s commitment to educating for leadership—to demonstrate that each person is part of something larger than him or herself. The flipside of diversity is commonality. At Culver, we seek to highlight what we have in common, not our differences. Uniforms serve as equalizers, allowing you to focus on what is important and not on what you or someone else wears. What you wear on your clothing, however, is important. Symbols of leadership, academic success, athletic success, and community involvement are awarded regularly in the form of pins, medals, and other insignia to be worn on your Culver clothing. These accoutrements allow the individual to distinguish him or herself. Leadership is not reserved for those who enjoy a privileged economic status. The uniform serves as a frame. You are encouraged, as an individual, to paint your own “canvas.”

CGA Wardrobe

At Culver, our girls’ wardrobe permits choices in daily wear by offering a variety that may be mixed and matched on most days. It is intended to be tailored, classic, and traditional in appearance and our students are expected to be neat, clean, and well-groomed. When you wear your uniform properly, you reflect pride in your school, pride in your community, pride in Culver, and pride in yourself. You demonstrate that you have self-discipline, are com- mitted to high moral values, model the way for others, retain the ability to lead effectively, and inspire others to be their best. When you wear your wardrobe incorrectly, you commit a Type IV personal appearance violation. You send a signal that you are challenging the rules in general and that you place yourself above the broader commu- nity. You also increase the likelihood of you and others breaking not only these types, but other types of rules as well. If you are a leader committing a personal appearance infraction, you are not behaving like a leader and your actions effectively eliminate your ability to hold others accountable for personal appearance violations. You also reduce your ability to hold others accountable for other types of infractions as well. When you wear your uniform incorrectly, you are un-Culver-like and you dishonor Culver. When our Culver girls are in civilian attire, we want to ensure they are representing our Culver community well. As such, we strive for a “classy” look at all times. Un- serviceable clothing, including clothing with holes, must be retired.

Oxford Shirts with Culver Logo

Long- and short-sleeved white or blue oxford cloth, button-down collar. Shirts are to be buttoned to the sec-
ond button from the top. Buttons on sleeves should be fastened unless choosing to neatly roll the sleeves in a 3⁄4 fashion. Collar buttons must be fastened. Shirts must be tucked into the kilt or slacks. Solid white t-shirts may be worn under oxford blouses with daily uniform only. When worn, shirts should not appear wrinkled and appropri- ate undergarments are to be worn so they are not seen through the shirt (i.e. nude, not red, under a white shirt).

Sweaters

Navy V-neck with Culver logo, navy crew neck with Culver logo, navy cardigan with Culver logo may only be worn over a polo or oxford. Unserviceable clothing, including clothing with holes, must be retired. The CGA Leader Sweater may be worn with Daily and Modified Dress attire. Leaders will wear the CGA Leader Sweater on Wednesdays.

Varsity Sweater

May be worn with Daily A or B or in lieu of Dress when authorized. CMA and CGA students earning championship patches may have up to three applied to the right sleeve of his or her varsity sweater. A fourth and fifth patch can be placed on the lower left sleeve. Up to three additional patches may be worn on the back of the sweater, generally over each shoulder. No more than eight patches may be displayed on the sweater. The student can determine which eight patches he/she wishes to display, but once adhered, the Uniform Department is unable to remove them.

Kilts

Spring/fall kilt for spring and fall; black watch kilt for winter. CGA kilt pins are worn with kilts and may be purchased at the Uniform Department. Kilt pins are to be removed when kilts are cleaned, which should be at least monthly. The Uniform Department will clean and press kilts for you. Kilts must be hemmed and worn two inches above the knee. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have two correctly fitting kilts that are the proper length at all times while enrolled in Culver. As the result of normal adolescent growth, it is likely that you will have to purchase new kilts during your four years at Culver, or that you may have to let the hem out to increase the length. Kilts are not to be rolled at the waist; rolling of the kilt is a personal appearance violation, Type IV.

Navy Blazer

The dress blazer is worn on Sundays and at other times as directed, and is to be kept in a clean and pressed fashion hanging in the closet when it is not being worn. Girls are not to roll, push up, or fold the cuffs of their long sleeve white oxford shirt over the sleeves of their blazers. The blazer must be able to be buttoned and the top button is to be buttoned when participating in a formal event, such as receiving an award.

Polo Shirts (optional item)

White and navy short-sleeved Culver polo shirts purchased from the Uniform Department may be worn with the spring/fall and winter kilts. The shirt may be left untucked and worn alone or with a regulation sweater over it. Camisoles or t-shirts worn under the polo should be tucked in and not visible below the hem of the polo. No long sleeve shirt may be worn under a polo shirt. When a sweater is worn over the polo, the shirt tails must be tucked in and not hang out from under the sweater.

Boots (optional item)

Any black ankle to lower calf-height boots with non-skid soles and that are intended for warmth and designed for snow/ice may be worn with regulation slacks only during the winter season when weather dictates. Fashion- style boots such as knee-high boots, flop-style boots which fold down, cloth material boots (such as Uggs) and those that have decorative embellishments or visible fur or fur-type fabric exposed are examples of boots that are not acceptable. Only black rain boots purchased from the Uniform Department and black Ugg-style boots approved by CGA Council can be worn with a kilt. Rain boots may only be worn with Dress A when authorized by the Dean of Girls.

Shoes

Students need to have two pair of black closed toe and heel shoes. Moccasins, clogs, sneakers, and mules are not allowed. Decorative adornments such as bows, buttons, broaches, or other fashion accessories are allowed, as long as they are black. Buckles may have the typical metals of silver, copper, gold, or black coloring. Shoes are not to exceed 1 1⁄2 inches with a combined sole and heel height. The shoes may be black leather or another black leather-like material (not cloth) as desired, but there should be no other color than black. A small amount of white stitching is acceptable.

Pants

Black dress pants may only be purchased from the Uniform Department. Any alterations to pants must be made by the Uniform Department. Pants not purchased from the Uniform Department or altered somewhere other than the Uniform Department are deemed non-reg and will be confiscated. Pants may only be tucked into boots when specifically authorized.