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Uniforms & Dress Days

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Uniform Ordering Details

  • Uniform orders can be placed online or in person at the Sports Image Apparel store.
    • 58800 Executive Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46614  |  574-258-0571
  • Plaid skorts and khaki pants can be ordered through School Belle's website. Skorts are available to try on in the main office. They may also be ordered in longer lengths for taller girls. 
    • Use school code s3199 
    • Waist size needed to order
    • XS is standard length
    • S is the length for girls over 5'8"
  • Khaki pants may be purchased at any retail location.
  • Uniform pieces can be ordered all year and can either be shipped to the school or directly to your home.

 

Uniform Pickup Information

  • Uniforms that were ordered before Friday, July 19, 2024 will be available for pickup in the Main Office:
    • Thursday, August 8 from 12:00-3:00pm & 6:30-8:00pm
    • Friday, August 9 from 8:00am-3:00pm
 
Please contact Deb Powell in the Marian School Office with any questions at [email protected] or 574-259-5257.
 

General Dress Code Guidelines

 
See the Student Parent Handbook for a complete description of the Uniform Dress Code.
 
Shirts: Only polo or oxford shirts sold through Marian’s designated companies are to be worn. A uniform shirt must be worn at all times. Only solid color undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt.  The only shirts that will be sold are Marian Blue, Black, Gray, and White. Other colors are currently permitted but will cease to be acceptable as of August 2026.
 
Outerwear: Approved Marian fleece, ¼ zips, crew neck sweatshirts, or sweaters (crew neck, v-neck) purchased from the designated company may be worn over a uniform collared shirt. No hoodies may be worn unless it is a spirit day. Uniform fleeces will be phased out and will no longer be uniform items in August 2026.
 
Pants: Only solid tan/ khaki dress pants may be worn. Pants must be worn at the waist, and must be free of holes, tears, or frays (this includes clothing with patches). Cargo pants and capri pants are not permitted. Denim, yoga, or tight styles are not permitted. Pants are not to be cuffed at the bottom.
 
Skirts: Must be solid tan khaki or navy blue, to the knee, and purchased from the designated companies. Solid black or white leggings or tights may be worn beneath a skirt.
 
Shoes: Only dress shoes, dress boots, or athletic shoes may be worn. Shoes must have toes and heels covered. Heel height may be no more than two inches (2”). Sandals, moccasins, Crocs, and slippers are not permitted.
 
Hair: Hair shall be clean, neat, and professional, and cannot be a distraction to the learning environment of the school. Hair dyed or highlighted an unnatural color is not allowed. The same rules apply to any hair extensions.
 
Gym Uniform: All students must wear a Marian gym uniform for P.E. classes, which must be purchased through the Marian Bookstore.
 
Miscellaneous Items:
  • Cosmetic make-up may be worn, but cannot be extreme or distracting to the learning environment.
  • Hats and sunglasses are not to be worn inside the school. Those who wear such items in school may have them taken away. Appropriate scarves and headbands are permitted. 
  • Females may wear earrings. Gauge earrings or other facial piercing are not permitted during the school day.
  • No exposed tattoos.
Shirts: Only polo or oxford shirts sold through Marian’s designated companies are to be worn. A uniform shirt must be worn at all times. Only solid color undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt. The only shirts that will be sold are Marian Blue, Black, Gray, and White. Other colors are currently permitted but will cease to be acceptable as of August 2026.
 
Outerwear: Approved Marian fleeces, ¼ zips, crew neck sweatshirts, or sweaters (crew neck, v-neck) purchased from the designated company may be worn over a uniform collared shirt. No hoodies may be worn unless it is a spirit day. Uniform fleeces will be phased out and will no longer be uniform items in August 2026.
 
Pants: Only solid tan/ khaki dress pants may be worn. Pants must be worn at the waist, and must be free of holes, tears, or frays (this includes clothing with patches). Cargo pants are not permitted. Denim, yoga, or tight styles are not permitted.
 
Shoes: Only dress or athletic shoes may be worn. Shoes must have toes and heels covered. Sandals, moccasins, Crocs, and slippers are not permitted.
 
Hair: Hair shall be clean, neat, and professional, and cannot be a distraction to the learning environment of the school. Hair dyed or highlighted an unnatural color is not allowed.
 
Facial Hair: Male students who are juniors or seniors may wear neatly trimmed mustaches, goatees, or beards.  Male students who are freshmen or sophomores must be clean-shaven.  For freshmen and sophomores sideburns below the bottom of the earlobe are not allowed.  Any student in violation of these expectations will be issued detention and required to shave.
 
Gym Uniform: All students must wear a Marian gym uniform for P.E. classes, which must be purchased through the Marian Bookstore.
 
Miscellaneous Items:
  • Hats, sunglasses, and other accessories are not to be worn inside the school. Those who wear such items in school may have them taken away.
  • Males cannot wear earrings or other facial piercings at any time during the school day.
  • No exposed tattoos.
  • Males cannot wear cosmetic make-up at school.
Incoming Freshmen and new students to Marian should consider purchasing:
  • Four polo shirts
  • Gym uniform shirt / shorts for PE class (required for PE)
  • Crew neck sweatshirt, quarter zip and/or sweater to wear over a polo shirt during the colder months
  • Five pairs of khaki pants and/or skorts for girls
  • One spiritwear top (tshirt or hoodie) to wear on Fridays (Spiritwear days)
'Spirit wear' consists of Marian-issued or approved outerwear including shirts by a Marian sports team, club, department, or school-sponsored activity that has been officially reviewed and approved by the administration. These shirts must be undamaged and unaltered.
Spirit Day occurs every Friday of the school year unless otherwise noted. On these days, students may wear any Marian spirit wear from the waist up with Marian uniform pants. Students may opt to wear the standard uniform dress instead. 

Students are permitted to wear jeans and a Marian spirit wear top. Students may opt to wear the standard uniform dress.

  • Jeans and spirit wear tops must be worn properly and must be free from tears, cuts, or holes.
  • Jeans must be denim.
  • No shorts, sweats, cargo, capri, yoga, or tight styles.
  • The rest of the dress code still applies.

Throughout the school year Marian holds special Dress Down Days for various reasons. Often, these days are used as fundraising events for causes important t the Marian community. Participating students are usually asked to bring monetary or in-kind donations, depending on the specific cause being supported. For example, a food drive may be held to assist the Food Bank of Michiana, and students would bring donations of canned goods.

On Dress Down Days, students will be notified of the specific dress guidelines that are allowed via announcements. In general, the following guidelines prevail. Students may opt to wear standard uniform dress.

  • Students may be permitted to wear sweats and/or shorts with a spirit wear top.
  • All clothes must be worn properly and must be free from tears, cuts, or holes.
  • No overly baggy, yoga, extra short, or tight styles are permitted.
  • The rest of the dress code still applies.