Herlufsholm Clothing
The shared dress code at Herlufsholm School has deep historical roots—going back as far as the 1800s. The principles behind it are more relevant now than ever, as we focus particularly on well-being, learning, and sustainability.
The common guidelines aim to create a visible expression of community and shared values and, most importantly, provide an equal foundation for the development of individual talents and personalities..
The attire maintains a classic look in dark or medium blue and dark or medium grey:
Clothing must be solid-colored without checks, stripes, or large logos.
All clothing must be well-maintained, clean, and appropriately sized. We expect students to take general care of their appearance and to be well-groomed. Attire should be properly fitted, and hair should be well-kept and in natural colors.
Ear piercings are allowed. Tattoos must not be visible.
Purchase of school attire:
The school's official clothing supplier is Mister in Næstved. Mister provides guidance on purchasing school attire and has established a basic package for both boarding and day students. If additional items are needed beyond the basic package, Mister is available to assist. To ensure a smooth process, Mister requests that appointments for fittings and purchases be scheduled as early as possible.
It is also possible to buy and sell used school clothing through the school's Facebook group, "Køb/salg Herlufsholm skoletøj", where parents can connect to arrange purchases and sales of school attire.
Each school year, the school hosts a clothing bazaar, where current and future students can purchase school attire. Mister is also present at this event.
It is important that all clothing brought to the school is labeled with the student's name.
Name tags can be ordered from Mister, who also offers a service to sew names into all clothing purchased in the store.
Overview of Clothing
School Hours
Shirt:
- The light blue shirt must always be worn during school hours and at all tables.
Bottom:
- Skirt: Solid color in blue or gray (not denim) and no shorter than 15 cm above the knee.
- Trousers: Solid color trousers (not denim) or chinos in blue or gray, or gray half-gala trousers.
Shoes:
- Solid-colored, simple black shoes.
- Deck shoes in blue or black.
- Black sandals with no conspicuous decorations may be worn between Easter and the autumn break.
- For health reasons, heels must not exceed 3 cm.
Socks:
- Solid color, beige, dark blue, or black.
Tights:
- Solid color, beige, dark blue, or black.
- Skirts without tights may be worn between Easter and the autumn break.
Outerwear:
- Solid-colored blue or grey (not leather, fur, or denim).
- Solid color cardigan, pullover with a round neck, turtleneck, or V-neck in the school's blue or gray colors.
Accessories:
- Belts are black, blue, or gray.
- Scarves and hats must be in the school’s dark blue or dark grey colors.
- Gloves must be in the school’s dark grey, dark blue, or black colors.
Leisurewear
After the school day ends (but no earlier than after the 6th lesson), the school uniform may be supplemented with the following:
Pants:
- Classic, solid-colored dark blue jeans.
Top:
- The school polo shirt
- Herlufsholm hoodie, Herlufsholm sweatshirt, or study trip sweatshirt
Shoes:
- Sneakers
Halfgala
Halfgala consists of a gala jacket or Herlovian blazer and medium/dark gray skirt or trousers, a Herlovian shirt, Herlovian tie, and black shoes. For 3rd-year students, it is possible to choose white trousers/skirts, seen as an acknowledgment of reaching the final stage of high school.
Use:
- Selected balls at the school – according to the dress code.
- When there are official guests at the school.
- First day of school and school Saturdays.
- School's birthday and the Royal Couple's birthday.
- Oral exams and final exams.
- Constitution Day. (Grundlovsdag)
- School photo.
- Forstanderjagt.
- Christmas service at church. (kirkejul)
Fullgala
Fullgala is a dark blue suit consisting of a double-breasted dark blue gala jacket with Herlovian buttons and trousers, or a dark blue Herlovian blazer and dark blue smooth skirt, combined with a white shirt and Gøye or Trolles tie. Pair this with neat black shoes.
Use:
- Graduation
- Confirmation
- Trolle Morning at church
- Gala parties: Fullgala with a bow tie or a suitable gala dress.
Sportswear
Sportswear with the school's logo must be worn both during physical education classes and for sports in leisure time, unless the activity requires special attire.
The student must have footwear for sports, both indoor and outdoor, and this can be chosen according to personal preference.
Midweekend
From Saturday after school and on Sundays, students may mix their school attire with casual clothing options, but the Herlovianer shirt must always be worn at meals.
Travel weekend
Upon departure from the school, school and/or casual attire is worn. If students return to school in other clothing, they must change into school or casual wear as soon as they return to the school.
Excusions
For excursions, study trips, theater visits, and other events, school, sports, or casual wear is worn, or possibly Halfgala – as agreed with the teacher.
Washing of Clothes and bylt.
The school's Laundry Room offers washing services for all parts of the attire. Students drop off their laundry bags with dirty clothes in the laundry room on Thursday morning before breakfast and pick up their bags with clean clothes at the Laundry Room on Thursday morning after breakfast.
Each student residence has a washing machine and tumble dryer, where students can do additional washing, such as for sportswear. Students use the washing machines and tumble dryers according to the residence's instructions and at their own responsibility.
Dry cleaning of clothes
The school offers dry cleaning services for certain clothing items that require special care. Students can drop off their garments at the designated area for dry cleaning, as per the school's guidelines.
The school attire has been developed by the school's clothing committee (students and administration) as well as ad hoc clothing committees (day and boarding students across both primary and secondary school, parents, boarding teachers, and administration).