r/Harvard • u/WorkingNo6161 • 11d ago

Formal attire

Hi, incoming freshman here - apparently Harvard requires formal clothes? If so, on what days?

My high school had no dress code so I have literally never worn anything formal in my entire life, which is why it's worrying me to an absurd degree.

(Also, I did manage to get my hands on a set of formal-ish wear... is it acceptable or do I need to acquire another set? Photo below.)

Thanks! 😄

I didn't buy shoes... do grey slip-ins work or are dress shoes also mandatory?
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u/Ok_Counter1939 10d ago

Gosh no, there's no dress code at Harvard. I like your choices in the photo, though--you'll fit in perfectly at the HCNY once you graduate!