Student Uniform Requirements
Below are the uniform requirements for Our Lady of Victory School. All uniform items may be purchased from Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms. The address for the local Flynn & O'Hara store is Fair City Mall, 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-503-5966. Students must wear their P.E. uniforms to school on the day they have gym. Uniforms are not required for students in Nursery through Kindergarten. Existing uniform items in good condition will continue to be acceptable until they need to be replaced.
Girls Uniforms
Grades 1 – 5
- Watch plaid drop-waist jumper of appropriate length
- White blouse with Peter Pan collar and OLV logo (short or long sleeve)
- Watch plaid skort or Navy Flynn and O'Hara shorts with belt optional for spring and fall
- Navy Flynn and O'Hara slacks optional for winter
- Navy cardigan sweater with OLV logo or navy sweatshirt with OLV logo
Grades 6 – 8
- Watch plaid kilt of appropriate length
- White blouse with ¾ length sleeves and OLV logo
- Navy cardigan sweater with OLV logo or navy sweatshirt with OLV logo
- Navy Flynn and O'Hara slacks with belt optional for winter
- Navy Flynn and O'Hara shorts with belt optional for spring and fall
Boys Uniforms
Grades 1 – 5
- Navy Flynn and O'Hara pants with black or navy belt
- White polo shirt with OLV logo (short or long sleeve)
- Navy Flynn and O'Hara shorts optional for spring and fall
- Navy v-neck sweater with OLV logo or navy sweatshirt with OLV logo
Grades 6 – 8
- Navy Flynn and O'Hara pants with black or navy belt
- White polo shirt with OLV logo (short or long sleeve) for spring and fall
- White oxford shirt with OLV logo (short or long sleeve) with navy tie for winter
- Navy Flynn and O'Hara shorts with belt optional for spring and fall
- Navy v-neck sweater with OLV logo or navy sweatshirt with OLV logo
P.E. Uniforms
All Grades
- Navy mesh shorts with OLV logo, white t-shirt with OLV logo
- Navy sweatshirt and sweatpants both with OLV logo
- White crew socks that cover ankles
- Athletic shoes
Grades 4-8
- Swim suit – one piece for girls, swim shorts for boys
Grades 1 – 8
- Socks: plain navy or white knee socks, white crew socks that cover the ankles, white or navy opaque tights (combination of socks and tights must be same color). For boys, plain navy, black or white crew socks that cover the ankles. The OLV logo is the only acceptable sock logo.
- Shoes: Black, dark brown, or navy substantial shoes appropriate for uniform use (heels no higher than one inch) Boots, sandals, shoes with stripes or markings are not allowed – athletic shoes are to be worn only with the P.E. uniform
- Hair: Hair should be neat with any bangs above the eyebrows or long hair should be tied back. Boy's hair should be above and not touch the shirt collar and trimmed around the ears. Scrunchies, hair clips/bands, rubberbands, etc. must be in hair, not worn on wrists. Extreme hair coloring and bleaching is not permitted. No scarves should be worn in the hair.
Additional Information Regarding Uniforms
- The principal reserves the right to determine what is appropriate.
- Only alterations for size will be accepted.
- Make-up, including lip stick/gloss, is not permitted.
- Colored nail polish is not permitted.
- Nail tips or artificial nails are not permitted.
- Plain, white, short sleeve undershirts may be worn, but no writing/designs etc. should show through uniform clothing.
- No hats are to be worn inside the school building.
- Uniforms are to be kept neat and clean at all times.
- Shirts must be tucked in except for grades 6-8 girls ¾ sleeve blouses.
- Skirts and shorts may not be rolled.
- P.E. uniforms may not be cut or altered in any fashion. All shorts should be fingertip length.
- CYO or Field day shirts are not permitted as gym shirts.
- Lost, damaged or outgrown uniform pieces must be replaced in a timely manner. This also applies to 8th grade students until the end of the school year.
- A limit of one stud earring in the lobe of each ear is permitted. No bracelets, rings, ankle bracelets, necklaces or large dangling earrings are permitted. Earrings for boys are not acceptable.
Please keep in mind that we are a Catholic school. We ask that all uniform items reflect well on our students and school. Items must be safe for gym or playground usage (e.g. no high heels on shoes and no dangling jewelry).
Should you have any questions about uniforms, please contact the school.