Attire | Things to note |
(a) Guide Uniform | 1. Neat and ironed.
2. Blouse must be tucked in at all times, such that the belt buckle is visible.
3. Guide skirt must be knee-length. No longer. No shorter.à Tip: Kneel down wearing your skirt. The hem of the skirt should touch the ground nicely, this is the right length!
4. Skirt pockets should be empty, so that it will not hinder movement.
5. All badges must be sewn and pinned on at the right places on the uniform. à REMEMBER the World Badge, Trefoil, Bronze/Silver/Gold badge, Thinking Day patch.
6. The scarf must be secured under metal studs sewn to the uniform collar. It should also be tied neatly; the reef knot should form a neat square, and the ends of the scarf should be of equal length. à Tip: Iron the folds of your scarf before CCA. You can also tie your scarf and pin on the trefoil beforehand; this saves a lot of time when you put on your uniform! |
(b) Hat | 1. Ironed and not crumpled.à Tip: Starch your hat if possible!
2. To be folded and tucked under left epaulette when not worn.
3. Ensure that the hat badge is centralised, and that the elastic band is not visible.
4. Hat should be seasoned with the sides folded up. |
(c) Accessories | 1. No jewellery allowed. This includes ear studs and necklaces. Watches must also be taken off before the session.
2. Long hair (touching the state crest of the scarf) must be in a neat bun and short hair should be in a hairnet.
3. Hair accessories must be black in colour.
4. Spectacle hooks for those wearing spectacles.
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(d) White socks and boots
| 1. Socks are strictly to be all white.
2. No ankle socks allowed. White socks must be 3 fingers above the ankle bone. à Do not try to cheat and turn your NY socks inside out. |