Dress Code

Uniforms at OLM

Our official uniform supplier is Hello Nella, and all new uniform clothing must be purchased through them. Please note that previously purchased Dennis Uniform items are grandfathered into the current uniform policy and may continue to be worn.

Hello Nella can be reached by phone at (310) 431-4874. Uniforms may also be ordered online through their website by searching for school code MAL-25.

Please refer to the guidelines below for approved Everyday, Formal Dress, PE, Spirit Day, and accessory requirements. Uniform items may not be modified in any way.

Unless otherwise announced, students are expected to be in the appropriate school uniform every school day.

Everyday Uniform

  • Short or long sleeved polo shirt in hunter green, navy blue, or white with OLMS logo
  • Khaki or navy blue pants or shorts
Girls may also wear:
  • OLMS plaid skirt or jumper
Cold weather:
  • Dark green or navy sweatshirt, or navy cardigan or pullover sweater with OLM logo. 
  • Navy blue windbreaker
  • Girls may wear dark green or navy tights. 

Formal Dress

Formal dress is required at weekly Friday masses and special assemblies.  

Add one of the following to the Everyday Standard Uniform

  • Navy blue cardigan or

  • Navy pullover sweater or

  • Navy sweater vest.

with the official OLMS logo

PE Uniform

Once a week

  • Navy blue gym shorts or sweatpants

  • Navy blue gym shirt (with OLMS logo) 

  • Black, Navy or White Tennis shoes

Spirit Days (Wednesday)

  • Spirit shirts (with OLMS printed) can be worn on Wednesdays only

Accessories

  • Shoes must be plain black or white. There may be a simple trim line in either black or white. No other modifications are permitted.
    • No open toe shoes, platforms, shoes with buckles, or UGG boots.

  • Girls and boys may wear black dress shoes with rubber soles on non-PE days.

  • Socks must be plain white, navy or black and must cover the ankle.

  • No bracelets, watches or necklaces permitted. Earrings must be studs. 

Casual Dress Days

Free dress days are considered a privilege.  Students are expected to adhere to good grooming and neatness on these days.   A student will lose the privilege of a non-uniform dress if they disregards restrictions below.  When there is a question, the appropriateness of the attire will be decided by the administration.

Clothing should be appropriate and modest for school.

  • Properly fitting jeans may be worn as long as they are not baggy, faded, torn, bleached, frayed or cut.  Jeans (or pants) must be hemmed and of appropriate length (no longer than heel length).

  • Shorts and/or skirt length should conform to uniform guidelines for boys and girls, and may not be frayed or cut.

  • Socks or stockings must be worn with respective shoes.  Shoes should be sturdy, closed-toe, and flat-soled for safety reasons.

The following types of clothing are unacceptable on non-uniform days:

  • Undershirts, tank, spaghetti-strap or bare-midriff tops.

  • Inappropriate slogans or logos on clothing.

  • Baggy or over-sized clothing.

  • “Camouflage” (army fatigues)-type clothing.

  • Hats of any type.

  • Sandals, clogs, open shoes or excessive heels.

If in doubt, check for approval in advance or don’t wear it.