Your Professional Image: A Reflection of Leadership

At Les Roches, your appearance reflects your commitment to excellence and readiness for the global hospitality industry. These guidelines are designed for Executive students attending residential weeks on campus, ensuring that you represent both yourself and Les Roches with professionalism.

Why it Matters

Your professional image is an integral part of your success and reputation:

  • Reputation: Your appearance reflects the world-class standards of Les Roches.
  • Industry Alignment: These guidelines prepare you for the expectations of senior leaders.
  • Cultural Respect: A polished image fosters respect and inclusivity within the community.

By following these guidelines, you uphold the professional standards essential for success in the global workplace.

Types of Attire at Les Roches

At Les Roches, we define two key types of attire for Executive students to ensure a professional and respectful environment for all:

1. Business professional

2. Casual

Business professional

This is the standard attire for students and staff during business hours (6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday). It is essential for maintaining a professional atmosphere on campus and in academic settings.

Regulations:

  • Business professional attire should be worn Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm, and during academic or professional events scheduled after 6pm, unless otherwise specified.
  • Attire includes:
  • Women: Dress, skirt or trouser suit
  • Men: Suit, shirt, tie, and professional shoes
  • During hot weather, short sleeves, open-toe shoes for women, and no jacket are allowed, as per communication from management.
  • Jackets may be removed when seated in class or public areas and placed on the back of the chair.
  • Skirt/dress/trouser-jacket combinations are allowed, but colors should be coordinated, and dresses must be professional.
  • Caps, hats, and sunglasses must not be worn inside the school.
  • Women’s blouses/tops should not be longer than the jacket.
  • Boots, of any description, may not be worn as part of business professional attire.
  • Specific outlets may have additional dress code guidelines that must be respected.

Men's Professional Image Policy

General Guidelines:

  • Professional suit
  • Suit jacket
  • Full-length trousers
  • Well-kept facial hair
  • Business tie
  • Clean-shaven

Allowed Attire & Accessories

Color:

  • Colors may be worn but should remain professional and coordinated.
  • Pinstripe, plain, or plaid patterns are acceptable.

Hairstyle, Grooming, & Jewelry:

  • Hair should be cut above the collar for short hair or tied back in a bun/ponytail for long hair.
  • Hair must be styled and well-kept.
  • Facial hair must be maintained daily.
  • Reasonable length beards, goatees, and mustaches are allowed if well-groomed (shaved sides, clear lines). These should be grown before the start of the semester.
  • Clean-shaven if no beard.
  • Jewelry should be discreet, limited to no more than three pieces (watch, ring, necklace, or bracelet).

Clothing:

  • A jacket is mandatory.
  • A business tie or bow tie is required.
  • Shirt must be long-sleeved, with a discreet pattern, tucked in, cuffs buttoned, and tie properly adjusted.
  • Short-sleeved shirts are allowed during hot periods (according to communication from management).
  • A V-neck pullover or waistcoat may be worn over a shirt with a tie and under a jacket in a plain and discreet color.
  • A pocket handkerchief is allowed.
  • Business trousers are mandatory.

Footwear:

  • Shoes must be polished, professional, and closed, in black, brown, grey, navy blue, or burgundy.
  • Mid-calf/crew socks are required.

Not Allowed

Color:

  • Obtrusive color combinations
  • Fluorescent colors

Hairstyle, Make-Up, Jewelry:

  • Unnatural hair coloring
  • Facial hair must not be grown during the semester
  • Stubble
  • Visible piercings
  • Earrings
  • Obtrusive jewelry

Clothing:

  • Cardigans instead of a jacket
  • Shirts or jackets with Mao collars
  • Shirts untucked; rolled-up sleeves
  • Fancy motif ties
  • Dockers, Bermuda shorts, skin-tight pants, jeans, three-quarter trousers, velvet or corduroy trousers
  • Turtleneck pullovers
  • Black shirts

Footwear:

  • Sport socks; socks with obtrusive patterns and colors
  • Boots, sneakers, sports and leisure shoes, flip-flops, or sandals

Women's Professional Image Policy

General Guidelines:

  • Coordinated color suit
  • Blouse should not be longer than the jacket
  • Full-length trousers
  • Appropriate skirt length
  • Neat & tidy hair
  • No more than 3 pieces of jewelry
  • Suit jacket
  • Natural nail polish
  • Elegant, one-color shoes

Allowed Attire & Accessories

Color:

  • Colors may be worn but should be professional and color-coordinated.
  • Pinstripe, plain, or plaid are acceptable.

Hairstyle, Make-Up, Jewelry:

  • Long hair must be kept neat and tidy.
  • Make-up must be natural and discreet.
  • Non-obtrusive jewelry (special rules may apply for Practical Arts courses).

Clothing:

  • A jacket is mandatory unless specified by a formal communication from management.
  • Blouses or tops with long sleeves, short sleeves, sleeveless tops, round neck, and V-neck tops are acceptable.
  • Blouses should be fitted but not skin-tight, and no longer than the jacket.
  • A pullover of plain and discreet color may be worn under a jacket.
  • Fine neckties or business scarves can be worn around the neck.
  • Business trousers should be full length or just above the ankle.
  • Skirts and dresses should be no shorter or longer than one credit card height (8 cm) above the knee.

Footwear:

  • Shoes must be polished, professional, closed, and limited to the following colors: black, brown, grey, navy blue, or burgundy.

Not Allowed

Color:

  • Fluorescent colors
  • Obtrusive color combinations

Hairstyle, Make-Up, Jewelry:

  • Unnatural hair colors
  • Bright, unusual lipstick colors
  • Piercings and other face jewelry (nose, tongue, lips, brow line)

Clothing:

  • Cardigans instead of jackets
  • Tops with spaghetti straps, midriff showing, deep V-neck (either front or back)
  • Transparent blouses or tops with visible underwear, T-shirts
  • Woolen or other thick scarves
  • Skin-tight trousers, jeans of any color, leggings, Bermuda shorts, or shorts
  • Mini skirts, skin-tight skirts, long skirts or dresses
  • Blouses or tops hanging below the hem of the jacket
  • Ankle socks

Footwear:

  • Boots, sneakers, sports shoes, sandals, slippers, open shoes, flip-flops
  • Platform shoes or wedge heels

Warm Weather Guidelines

In warm weather, maintaining a professional image while staying comfortable is important. Below are the guidelines for both what is allowed and what should be avoided during warmer periods.

Allowed

  • Jackets, blazers, and waistcoats are no longer compulsory
  • Tights are optional
  • Open-toe shoes for women
  • Shoulders must remain covered with a minimum strap width of 8.5 cm

Not Allowed

  • Sport t-shirts, casual or overly relaxed attire
  • Excessively casual footwear (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers)
  • Tops with spaghetti straps, deep V-necks, or midriff showing

Casual wear

Casual clothing is permitted outside designated business professional hours, allowing for personal expression while maintaining respect for the Les Roches community.

Regulations:

  • Casual attire is allowed on weekends or weekdays after 6pm, excluding special events.
  • Casual clothing must not be distracting or offensive to others.

Reinforcement and Responsibility

All students and staff are expected to adhere to the dress code and professional image guidelines.

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

  • Students who do not comply may be asked to change into more appropriate attire.
  • Non-compliance may result in being marked late or absent for class.
  • Continued failure to follow these guidelines may lead to disciplinary actions as per school or employee regulations.

By maintaining a professional image, we reflect the values of respect, excellence, and community at Les Roches.

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