Appearance Code
Students are expected to demonstrate good taste and modesty in their appearance, as appropriate to an educational environment. Guidelines for both uniform and non-uniform dress are listed below. All clothing must be modest and appropriate for school wear. Students found to be in violation of the dress and grooming code will receive an infraction and/or be sent home to change. This applies to uniform dress as well as non-uniform dress.
Uniform Overview
Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, all uniform items must be purchased from Colours Uniforms, OLP’s new official uniform provider. Previously purchased Dennis/Mills uniforms may still be worn, provided they follow current uniform guidelines.
OLP reserves the right to confiscate any items or possessions a student may bring to school which violate the school dress code or rules. Said items or possessions will be returned to the student at the end of the school day or to the parent at the discretion of the Administration.
Uniforms are available for purchase the week of JULY 21st 2025! An email will be sent directly to families when the site is live.
Colours Uniforms
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Attire Expectations & Dress Code
Jackets & Outerwear
Colours-approved styles:
- Black puffer jacket or vest
- Navy fleece varsity jacket
- Navy blazer
Athletic jackets with OLP logo are permitted in and out of class.
Sweatshirts
Only OLP Athletic Department, approved club sweatshirts, or approved spirit wear. May only be worn on non-formal uniform days.
Sweaters
Colours sweaters with OLP insignia (pullover, cardigan, or sleeveless sweater vest). Required for formal uniform days.
Shoes
Must be all-black, soft-soled shoes (including all-black tennis shoes). Heels and soles must be no higher than one inch. High-top sneakers allowed. Tennis shoes may have white soles, white shoelaces, or white accents only.
Socks and Tights
Solid, non-patterned socks in white, navy, gray, or black. Navy or black tights, fitted leggings, or flared leggings may be worn under skirts.
Shorts
Options include gray pleated trouser shorts or navy campus chino shorts. Must follow the same length guidelines as skirts.
Skirts
Approved Colours styles:
- Pleated skirt in gray, navy, or blue plaid
Must fall no higher than 3 inches above the knee. Must be worn at the waist and remain zipped and buttoned.
Pants
Colours-approved styles only:
- Charcoal Track Trouser
- Gray Campus Chino
- Black Twill Joggers
Uniform Components
Blouses and Polo Shirts
All-white, button-down blouse (short or long sleeve) with a collar. Polo shirts (white, navy blue, or gray) must include the OLP logo. Turtlenecks or long sleeves may be worn under the blouse/polo if they match the color of the outer shirt.
Additional Uniform Guidelines
- Hair must be neat, clean, combed, and a single, natural-looking color. Shaved hair is not permitted.
- Make-up, hairstyles, and jewelry must be moderate and in good taste.
- Only earlobe piercings are allowed (maximum of two per ear).
- Tattoos are not permitted.
- The school reserves the right to determine whether a student is appropriately dressed and groomed.
10.2 Formal Assemblies/Liturgies
For formal assemblies and/or liturgies, students must be in complete formal uniform. Students must wear a Mills issued white blouse or OLP polo shirt with a blue long-sleeve sweater/cardigan, blue sweater vest or blue blazer with the OLP logo, and either the uniform pants or a gray, blue or plaid skirt. The white blouse or OLP polo shirt must be tucked into the skirt. No school sweatshirts or letterman jackets may be worn. The formal uniform must be worn for the entire day of the Formal Assembly/Liturgy.
10.3 Non-Uniform Dress
On special occasions, including the day designated to celebrate their birthdays, students are allowed to wear OLP Spirit dress, consisting of jeans and an OLP t-shirt and sweatshirt/jacket. Such attire should be in keeping with the academic nature of the classroom and should reflect good taste and appropriateness to a school setting. Spirit dress must meet the following standards and failure to do so could result in disciplinary action:
- Approved pants for spirit dress includes full length or calf length jeans free from tears, cuts, and holes. OLP Uniform bottoms are also acceptable.
- An OLP sponsored t-shirt (club shirts, sport shirts, etc) or an OLP polo are acceptable for spirit dress tops. T-shirts acquired through winning athletic or other contests through an OLP team or activity are also approved on spirit dress days.
- OLP sponsored jackets and sweatshirts may be worn on spirit dress days, along with any sweatshirts or jackets acquired through winning athletic contests or other contests through an OLP team or activity.
- Shirts must be long enough to cover midriff.
- Shirts must cover shoulders (no spaghetti, strapless, or halter tops).
- Shoes must have a back and be close-toed. Heels larger than 2 inches are not permitted.
- Shorts are not appropriate on spirit dress days.
Any item of clothing or accessories bearing initials, names, symbols, or advertisements representing any organization that contrasts the mission of OLP or references and/or promotes drug or alcohol use is not considered appropriate school wear.
10.4 Additional Uniform Guidelines
- Hair must be neat, clean, and combed, of a shade that approximates each girl’s natural hair color and may only be one shade throughout. Shaved hair is not allowed.
- Make-up, hairstyles, and jewelry are to be moderate and in good taste.
- Pierced jewelry may be worn only on the earlobes. Only one piercing per ear is permitted.
- Tattoos and inappropriate nail or lip color are not allowed.
- Spirit wear collarless T-shirts may only be worn on Fridays.
The school reserves the right at all times to determine whether or not a student is appropriately dressed and groomed.
Senior Celebrations
A school tradition, seniors are granted special uniform privileges in celebration of their final year of attendance at the Academy. Beginning the first day of senior year, the senior class students may wear the following on non-formal uniform days:
- White Tennis Shoes
- College Sweatshirts on Wednesdays
- A Senior Sweatshirt