Ohio Rainbow

Dress Code
Ohio Grand Assembly
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
June 2017

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1. Rainbow Casual
Service projects, practices, social events, public relations events, fundraising events, traveling, etc… in which another dress code has not been dictated
- Pants, jeans, and modest shorts or skorts absent of deterioration and of proper fit may be worn in addition to skirts or dresses.
- Shirts and t-shirts with at least a 1 inch strap, and not showing cleavage, stomach, or back below the natural bra line, and absent of offensive language should be worn.
- Shoes appropriate for the event should be worn, a strap or heel around the back is preferred.
- If swimming, a one or two-piece suit may be worn but must be in good taste and not revealing, including no strapless suits. Wear a cover-up and proper foot apparel when coming to or leaving the pool area.

2. Meeting Attire
Stated Rainbow Meetings

2.1. For officers, members, and advisors
- A dress or skirt and blouse, avoiding black or dark colors. The length of the dress or skirt should be no higher than 2” above the kneecap from the ground and should have straps that are at least 1.5” wide.
- Dress shoes, preferably of light color, with a strap or heel that can be worn without causing an awkward gate. Work/combat boots, cork wedges, clogs, tennis shoes or sneakers are not allowed.
- Hair accessories should not be a focal point of the outfit.

2.2. For guests
See section 5.

3. Formal Meeting Attire
Initiations, Installations, and Grand Receptions

3.1. For Mother Advisors, officers and members of the hosting Assembly or District and Ohio Grand Officers
- A floor or tea length formal dress with 1 ½” straps, a back that does not reveal skin below the natural bra line, and a neckline that is not revealing of cleavage should be worn. A skirt slit in the dress may not extend above the kneecap. The color of the dress may not be black but it may have black as an accent color. Maxi dresses are not formal dresses.
- Crinoline, if worn, should be of a size that is unobtrusive to walking, marches, and chairs or pedestals on the Assembly room floor. No hoops.
- Hair accessories should not be a focal point of the outfit.
- Dress shoes, preferably of light color, with a strap or heel that can be worn without causing an awkward gate. Boots of any type, cork wedges, clogs, tennis shoes or sneakers are not allowed.
- Tattoos should not be visible, if covering with bandages, please use one that is skin colored. Only a maximum of 2 piercings in each ear lobe is to be worn, without gauged holes.

3.2. For advisors:
See section 2.1 above

4. Grand Assembly Meeting Attire

4.1. For members and advisors
See section 2.1 above

4.2. For Grand Floor, and Auxiliary Officers
Same as the section 3.1 above with the additional clarifications of:
- The dress must be floor length, white or off white, and absent of any colored decoration.
- Hair must be a natural color and should be tidy and up, above the nape of the neck. Hair accessories should be used for upholding the hairstyle only and furthermore match the color of the wearer’s hair or be clear. This implies that no crowns, bows, headbands, or jewels are to be worn.
- Shoes must be white.

4.3. For Grand Representatives, Honor Court, and Heralds
Same as section 3.1 above with the additional clarifications of:
- Hair must be a natural color and should be tidy and up, above the nape of the neck. Hair accessories should be used for upholding the hairstyle only and furthermore match the color of the wearer’s hair or be clear.
- Dress must be floor length.

4.4. For Choir Members, Escorts, Grand Junior Executive Committee Members, Grand Executive Committee Members, Grand Special Committee Members, Grand Deputies
Same as section 3.1 above with additional clarifications of:
- When participating in ritualistic work, hair must be a natural color and should be tidy and up, above the nape of the neck. Hair accessories should be used for upholding the hairstyle only and furthermore match the color of the wearer’s hair or be clear.
- Dress must be floor length with exception of Choir Members and Escorts.

4.5. For guests
See section 5.

5. Additional Notes:
- Guests (non-members or non-advisors) are encouraged to adhere to the Rainbow Casual or Meeting Attire code, whichever is appropriate for the event. Those who invite these guests should practice good hospitality by informing them of the dress code so they can feel prepared.
- Proper undergarments should be worn and should not be visible, paying particular attention to materials that are sheer or may be see-through in certain lighting.
- When traveling to and from a meeting, formal meeting, or Grand Assembly meeting, the Rainbow Casual code may be followed. Upon arrival to the meeting, you should change into the corresponding code.
- Grand Officers should have their hair tidy and up during all Formal Meetings throughout the year, in addition to Grand Assembly meetings.
- If visiting another Fraternal organization, tattoos and piercings must match that of Formal Meeting Attire.