Figure 1.--Ties were very commonly worn at prep schools. We noted considerable differences, however, from school to school concerning when and where the ties were worn. Many schools required the children to wear ties, not only to dress up but during the school day for classes. Quite a number of schools, but a decided minority did not require ties during the school day, but only when dressing up and with blazers or suit jackets. |
Ties were very commonly worn at prep schools. We noted considerable differences, however, from school to school concerning when and where the ties were worn. Many schools required the children to wear ties, not only to dress up but during the school day for classes. Quite a number of schools, but a decided minority did not require ties during the school day, but only when dressing up and with blazers or suit jackets. At some schools the boys took off their ties after classes. At many schools, however, the ties were worn all day long, even after classes. At others many boys kept them on even when not required to do so. Many schools had more detailed rules about wearing ties. Rules could vary seasonally. Some schools allowed the boys to wear open collar shirts during the warm summer months.
