College Dress Code LDE UTC


At London Design and Engineering UTC, learners are expected to adopt a dress code reflects professional workplace standards. A smart, business-like appearance is required at all times to support our ethos of preparing young people for industry.

To ensure consistency, all learners must adhere to the following:

 

Core Requirements

  • A college issued lanyard and ID Card must be worn at all times on site.
  • Learners must wear business attire, including:   
    • A suit or coordinated outfit consisting of trousers, skirt or dress with an optional jacket or blazer.
  • Shirts and blouses must be business-style, collared and appropriately fastened. They may be plain or include a subtle stripe or small, professional pattern.
  • T-shirts and polo shirts are not permitted except for timetabled sports activities
  • A plain V-necked jumper may be worn over a shirt or blouse. This must be unbranded and free from patterns

 

Cultural Dress, Skirts and Layering 

  • Learners may wear a plain long dress (e.g. Jubab) with a plain headscarf
  • Skirts and dresses must be of an appropriate business length (at or just above the knee).
  • Strappy tops, including dresses with spaghetti straps are not suitable.
  • Leggings or similar items are not appropriate unless worn discreetly under suitable attire.

 

Footwear

  • Footwear must be smart and formal
  • Plain black trainers are permitted provided they are entirely black (including the sole) no visible branding or metal detailing. 
  • Canvas shoes or sandals are not permitted.

 

Outerwear and Additional Items

  • A smart waterproof coat or jacket with no branding (outdoors only).
  • Hoodies, jackets or coats must not be worn inside the building.
  • One LDE UTC branded shirt (for special occasions/visits).

 

Health and Safety

  • Ties are not encouraged due to the practical nature of workshop environments.
  • Long hair must be tied back where appropriate to ensure safety when using equipment.
  • Laboratory style coats will be provided for use in laboratories and workshops.

 

Sports Provision

  • Sports lessons take place at the University of East London, SportsDock. 
  • While there is no set sports kit, learners are expected to wear appropriate sportswear for the activity and respect other facility users.

 

Non-Negotiable Items

The following items must not be worn in college:

  • Hoodies, sweatshirts, snoods, bandanas, caps or hats.
  • Coats or jackets inside the building.
  • Trainers (unless fully black as outlined above), plimsolls or canvas shoes.
  • Polo shirts (outside of sports lessons)

Items worn in breach of this policy may be confiscated on entry.