Herlufsholm Clothing
The shared dress code at Herlufsholm School has deep roots in our history – going all the way back to the 1800s – and the principles behind it are more relevant now than ever, as we place particular emphasis on well-being, learning, and sustainability.
The purpose of the shared guidelines is to create a visible expression of community and shared values, and above all, to provide an equal foundation for the development of individual talents and personality.
The attire maintains a classic and simple look in dark or medium blue, as well as dark or medium grey, unless otherwise specified.
Clothing must be solid-colored, without checks, stripes, or large logos.
All clothing should be well-maintained, clean, and appropriately sized. We expect students to take general care in their appearance and to be well-groomed. Clothing must be worn properly, and hair should be neat and in natural colors.
Piercings in the ears are permitted. Tattoos must not be visible during the school day.
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 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 Attire
School Hours
Shirt
- The light blue shirt must always be worn during school hours and at all tables.
- Sleeveless shirts may only be worn underneath other garments.
Top:
- Solid-colored knit cardigans, round-neck pullovers, turtlenecks, or V-neck sweaters in the school’s blue or grey colors.
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-colored in dark blue, dark grey, or black.
Tights:
- Solid-colored in natural, dark blue, or black (not patterned).
- Skirts without tights may be worn between Easter and the autumn break.
Outerwear:
- Solid-colored in blue, grey, or black. (Leather, fur, denim, or synthetic materials are not allowed.)
Accessories:
- Belts must be black, blue, or grey.
- Scarves and hats must be solid-colored in the school’s dark blue or dark grey shades.
- Gloves must be in the school’s dark grey, dark blue, or black colors.
Leisurewear
In leisure time, and no earlier than after mausen, students are allowed to supplement the school uniform with the following:
Trousers:
- Dark blue jeans, solid-colored and classic in style.
Top:
- Solid-colored polo shirts or T-shirts in the school’s colors or white.
- Herlufsholm hoodie, Herlufsholm sweatshirt, or study trip sweatshirt.
Shoes:
- Sneakers in the school’s colors or white.
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 consists of a dark blue suit, either a double-breasted dark blue ceremonial jacket with Herlovian buttons and matching trousers, or a dark blue Herlovian blazer paired with a plain dark blue skirt. This is worn with a white shirt and either the Gøye or Trolle tie.
Polished black shoes must be worn – boots are not permitted.
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
On Saturdays after school and on Sundays, students may vary their school attire by incorporating approved leisurewear items; however, all students must wear the Herlovian shirt at breakfast and dinner.
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.
Excursions
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).