Hogwarts is a prestigious boarding school – as such (and according to canon), there is a strict uniform/dresscode.

Below lists the OOC dresscode for students attending Hogwarts, and OOC clothing infractions. When applying to Mischief Managed you will be asked to ensure your uniform follows the below rules.

THE IC RULES OF THE SCHOOL EXPANDS ON THIS DRESSCODE AND OTHER RULES (ARBITRARY AND OTHERWISE!)
PLEASE FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH IT >HERE<


If you choose to break the IC School Rules then there will be IC Consequences to your IC Actions. Breaking of OOC rules will be actioned as outlined below.

 
 

If you break the OOC dresscode, you will be contacted by a moderator. We understand and appreciate you may not have realised you have broken OOC rules so please do not panic if you are contacted. We wish to support you in adhering to our sim rules, and to Second Life’s Terms of Service.
These OOC rules are listed at the bottom of the page.

Our staff have the right to do their job at Mischief Managed without rudeness or disrespect. Please afford them the same respect that you expect to receive.

 

PLEASE NOTE:
We are inclusive of how you choose to represent yourself and do not restrict any roleplayer to a gender binary. If you do not identify with a certain gender then you are free to dress how you wish as long as rules are followed.

Trousers and skirts are not gender exclusive. Our images only convey a generic look when providing dresscode examples.

We have taken care to remove any gender restrictions on dress code and further try to keep rules equal for male, female, or other.

 

WHAT CONSTITUTES A CORRECT UNIFORM FOR A STUDENT?

 

The Harry Potter stories and films differed on what students wore to class. The books, the truest canon, were clear that wizarding folk did not wear Muggle clothing of any sort – trousers, sweaters, anything. They solely wore robes! But, this is unrealistic for Second Life, so we also freely accept that students wear their uniform as shown in the films.

When applying, your uniform must follow the official description below. What rules you choose to break ICly once accepted is your choice!

  • Shirt
    • White button-up oxford shirt
  • Jumper/Sweater, or Cardigan
    • Grey, dark grey, or black
    • Accents must only be in House colours, worn over your shirt.
    • No blazers.
  • Tie
    • Simple solid or striped tie in House colours only
    • Worn correctly i.e. no bow ties, or bows.
  • Trousers
    • Grey, dark grey, or black full-length dress trousers (NOT JEANS).
    • Unadorned, but may have very subtle or minimalist texture/pattern/fabric.
    • Simple stripes in House colours on the cuffs are acceptable.
  • Skirts
    • Grey, dark grey, or black plain skirt.
    • Skirts must be between midthigh and below the knee (see more on this below)
    • Long skirts and mini/short skirt lengths may not be worn with uniform 
    • Simple stripes in House colours on the hem are acceptable.
  • Pinafore
    • Students in their first or second year are allowed to wear a pinafore. The colour and length of the pinafore is as per the skirt rules.
  • Socks or tights
    • White, grey, or black
    • Longer than ankle length
    • Socks or tights may only have accents in the colour of your house
  • Shoes
    • Plain dark grey or black dress shoes with no heel or a small kitten heel.
    • Only flat shoes may be worn UNLESS your flat shoes are on tippy toe.
    • Shoes may have an accenting colour (black and dark grey with house colour lining or trim around edges).
    • Heels, platform shoes, athletic shoes or plimsolls are not allowed in uniform.
    • Black or Grey boots may be worn outside. Boots must be taken off when entering the castle.
  • OPTIONAL: Robes
    • Solid dark grey or black.
    • Accenting house colours are acceptable.
    • Robes should be longer than the knee but not drag on the ground.
    • Robes may have hoods if necessary. Often encouraged.
  • OPTIONAL: Pointed Hat
    • A grey, dark grey or black pointed hat can be worn with uniform.
    • Hats may have house colour lining or trim/accents on.
    • At official events pointed hats should not have a rim.
  • OPTIONAL: Winter Wear
    • white, grey, black or house colour gloves, scarves and hats with uniform.
    • Coats should be of black or grey or house colour in winter/autumn months of Hogwarts with trousers or skirt underneath.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Some events, such as feasts or assemblies, will require students to wear FULL uniform, which is the standard uniform plus robes. This is the formal uniform for Hogwarts students and is reserved for very important events during the year. The times this will be required will be specified in notices — for the most part, when “uniform required” is mentioned, it is by default referring to the apparel listed above without the robe and hat.

LET’S TALK ABOUT SKIRTS

 

Skirts or kilts may be worn by any gender, both in uniform and in casual wear. The following has been included to ensure clarity around skirt lengths and when they are IC or OOC acceptable.
If you have any confusion, or if you are unsure if your skirt length is acceptable, please check with a moderator

 
Acceptable skirt lengths at Mischief Managed
  • Long/Over Knee Skirts
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC? No
      • OOC? Yes, but you are likely to be told off by a professor or prefect!
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
    • Do I need socks or tights?
      • IC or OOC? No!
        • BUT do remember, Scotland is not the warmest of places and the castle is very draughty so it is likely advised to wear them unless you enjoy your blotchy freezing legs on show!
  • Knee Length
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
    • Do I need socks or tights?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
        • When wearing socks, they need to be ankle length or longer
      • In warmer months? In casual wear between May and September, you do not need socks or tights
  • Mid Thigh
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC? Maybe – you may find the very strict Professors don’t like skirts shorter than knee length, so beware!
      • OOC? Yes
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
    • Do I need socks or tights?
      • IC or OOC? Tights only
      • You may wear leggings or tights with Mid Thigh skirts in casual wear
      • In warmer months? In casual wear between May and September, you do not need tights
  • Short/Mini
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC? No.
      • OOC? Yes, but there are In Character Consequences for this
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
    • Do I need socks or tights?
      • IC or OOC? Tights only
      • In warmer months? Tights only
  • A note on tights & leggings
    • All tights and leggings must be thick/opaque; you should not be able to see skin tone beneath
  • How do I know if my skirt is too short?
    • There is a handy dandy skirt length applier available for free at the Landing Zone!
    • If you are wearing a mini skirt and you remove your tights, and can see butt cheeks, please don’t wear it.
handy dandy skirt length applier!

Please see the Summer Dresscode for information on skirt length during the School Holidays

 

CASUAL WEAR

Casual wear is comfortable, casual clothing. It can be worn around the castle any day after 2pm SLT, or at all times in the Common Rooms, or on weekends (unless in class). Dressing appropriate for the student’s age is the only limitation; clothing must be appropriate and PG.

There are IC consequences for casual wear infractions

Casual wear is what you wear daily when not in uniform. You can wear what you wish within reason. Here’s a small list of what is not acceptable for wearing at Mischief Managed – uniform or casual

  • Excessively short skirts – see above for further clarification
    • Slits in the skirt must go no higher than above the knee
  • Heels over 3’’ (mid height), or platforms with a sole thicker than 1.5” are not allowed
    • See below for further detail.
  • Open shirts, blouses, tops that are cut any lower than point 5 on the image shown below.
    • Any lower will require an applier/top underneath.
  • Shirts or blouses that are open at the sides
    • An applier is needed if any shading is visible – this is on any gendered body
  • Sheer leggings or tights with noticeable skin tone underneath.
    • Leggings or tights must be thick/opaque
  • When wearing leggings without shorts or a skirt, the top worn MUST cover your avatar’s bottom.
  • Booty shorts of any kind. Shorts must cover the entire bottom.
    • Tights or leggings are required with shorts except between May and September
  • Cropped tops that rise any higher than the sternum (point 6 on the image below) – This includes sports bras.
  • Students may only have 1 small earring per ear
    • Multiple ear piercings are an IC infraction
    • Gauges and stretched ear lobes are not allowed and are an OOC infraction.
    • Facial piercings (brow, nose) or belly button piercings:
      • IC infraction if the student is 4th year or older
      • OOC infraction if the student is below 4th year
      • Over school holidays this rule also is applicable
A shirt or blouse that is cut lower than the arrow requires an undershirt. This is for ANY gender identity.

Please bear in mind the temperature at Hogwarts that day means some clothing may be considered inappropriate by Professors/Prefects/your peers and you may ICly be asked to change based on this

Party/Ball wear

Parties and Balls are a bit different. Students are allowed to dress up in ways they wouldn’t usually on a day to day basis. Please be aware of the following rules regarding Party/Ball wear.

  • Dresses that are strapless must not have a low cut neckline.
  • Cleavage must be covered as much as possible
    • Any lower than point 5 on the above diagram above will require an applier
  • There should be no visible breast shading underneath the arms
  • Slits in your dresses may be no higher than mid thigh.
    • If the slit of your skirt is higher than above knee you MUST wear tights.
  • Heels higher than kitten heels are allowed for 4th year and above as per the rules set out below.
    • If in doubt, speak to a moderator prior to the event.
  • Low cut backs on dresses are allowed, however the back must go no lower than the T12 vertebrae on the diagram below.
    • Any lower and an applier must be worn underneath.
The back of a dress/top should go no lower than T12 – the red arrow

Heels 

  • Kitten heels
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC or OOC? Yes!
  • Mid-height heels
    • Please note – stiletto style mid-height heels are NOT allowed, IC or OOC
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC? No
      • OOC? Yes, if 4th year or above – but there are In Character Consequences for this
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC? Yes, if 4th year or above
      • OOC? Yes, if 4th year or above
  • High, or tiptoe height heels
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC or OOC? No.
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC or OOC? No.
  • High feet may be worn if the shoe itself is flat and mimics being on your tiptoes
  • Platforms
    • Can I wear this in uniform?
      • IC? No
      • OOC? Yes, but there are In Character Consequences for this
    • Can I wear this in casual wear?
      • IC? Yes, within the below limitations
      • OOC? Yes, within the below limitations
    • Limitations of platforms
      • Platforms thicker than 1.5” are not allowed
      • We are aware that this isn’t the easiest to detect in second life. 1.5″ is about 0.05m of a SL prim cube

Mesh Bodies 

Mesh bodies are allowed on sim. However, they must be kept realistic for your characters age.
Students should not enhance their breasts or buttocks sliders and should monitor their bodies as they would with their normal standard SL body.
We do not allow bodies with enhanced nipples, excessively perky breasts, or the showing of nipples through bras and tops. Any additional enhancement (Breast/Buttock) are strictly forbidden.

Toddler avatars are not allowed as they are not realistic for an 11 year old or older.


Mesh Heads

Mesh heads can be worn as long as they look realistic.
We do not allow any non-realistic looking heads.
Please remember that the majority of you are in your teens (in roleplay) and your face has to represent it.
If you have any questions please speak with an ALO or moderator.


Make up

In your application we will ask that your character has minimal-to-no make up on, this is so that if your character gets in trouble ICly regarding their make up you have a fresh face to revert to.

Noticeable makeup may result in IC disciplinary action, including points loss and detention at the discretion of the professors/faculty.
In very rare circumstances a member of OOC staff may feel that your make up is too excessive, this will be addressed on a case by case basis however this would not be a frequent occurrence as we feel it best to be handled ICly

Make up is allowed at formal events.


Bathroom Attire

We understand that it is immersion breaking having to use the shower or bathroom fully dressed. When using the bathroom if you choose to wear a towel it must cover all areas. If the towel is around your waist you must cover your chest also.


Pajama Attire

When wearing pyjamas please make sure that you are covered up. Vests, tanks, t-shirts, shorts, etc are all acceptable so long as they adhere to the regular dresscode rules.

In the case of pyjamas, shorts are able to be worn without tights year round, however must be restricted to dorms, bathrooms, and common rooms.
Wearing pyjamas in the Hospital Wings is also acceptable if your character has an overnight stay.)

Please also refrain from using sports bras as pyjama attire.


Swimwear

When swimming at Hogwarts your upper and lower half must remain covered. Swimwear must be appropriate for your character’s age.

  • Bikinis are not allowed. Tankinis are.
  • Swimsuits must not be low cut.
  • If you choose to wear swim shorts you must wear a t-shirt or tank
  • Swimwear MUST cover the majority of your bottom. If in doubt you can always ask a moderator or manager for advice.

 

OOC CLOTHING INFRACTIONS

 

These OOC offences are the same whether the uniform is worn or casual wear, and are listed below.
Clothing and uniform issues are dealt with In Character by school teachers and staff for the majority of cases, as it would be in the real world. However, if an IC Staff member thinks the item(s) worn go beyond a simple character reprimand/points loss, and actually break sim rules, they will contact an OOC Staff Member and have them step in.

Breaking any of these results in enforcement of The Strike System, with severity deemed by the OOC Staff member at hand.

Do not wear or show, under any circumstances the following. These rules apply to every gender identity:

  • Open chested shirts without an applier beneath.
  • Skirts any shorter than the images above – even with tights.
  • Overly mature clothes. This is case by case. We don’t want to see teenagers with BDSM related clothing, cinching corsets with excessive cleavage, etc. You are roleplaying a child.
  • Sexualised corsets/bodices/cinchers are not allowed
  • Offensive logos/words, logos referring to drugs, sex, alcohol etc. will be requested to be changed.
  • Futuristic clothes; we are a themed roleplay and futuristic clothes do not fit.
  • For those that have a penis, any visual bulges, outlines or the like must not be shown. In other words, you must be ken doll.
  • Tattoos, or facial piercings on a student unless previously approved.
  • Visible underwear/bras/butt crack is not allowed.
  • Excessive midriff – by this we mean anything higher than the above image.

 

The wearing or showing of any items listed above can result in one or more Strikes, depending on severity. The items listed below are absolute, never-ever-EVER no-no’s. Wearing or showing any of these items may result in a temporary or permanent ban from our sim. Because we have child avatars on sim, we must adhere to guidelines set by Linden Labs, and the presence of the items below in our sim can risk its continued existence, which we cannot tolerate. We hope you understand.

 

  • Genitalia (the wearing or showing of any genitalia results in an instant and permanent ban, with absolutely no exceptions)
  • Anything pornographic or insinuatingly pornographic (instant perma-ban)
  • Talking/interactive pregnancy bellies/talking body parts
  • Drug or alcohol paraphernalia – Students should never wear, display, or roleplay these items
  • Clothing that may affect someone else’s running performance. e.g. full bright/glow, particle effects, etc

On Linden Lab’s Policy on Child Avatars – 13th June 2024

Dear Mischief Managed Community,

A blanket statement regarding Linden Lab’s policies concerning child avatars and clarification on how these changes impact our community at Mischief Managed.

LL has introduced new guidelines that reinforce the existing rules against inappropriate content and behaviors involving child avatars. These include stipulations about never presenting child avatars in a nude state and ensuring they are not involved in any adult-themed activities. While these guidelines might seem new, they align closely with the strict policies Mischief Managed has always enforced.

At Mischief Managed, our commitment to providing a safe and respectful environment remains unchanged. We continue to follow Linden Labs’ Terms of Service (ToS) and our internal community rules rigorously. The recent policy update by Linden Labs does not necessitate any changes to our existing rules or the way we operate our community.

We expect all members to continue adhering to both the Linden Labs’ ToS and Mischief Managed’s rules. Given that child avatars should neither be in any state of undress nor participating in any inappropriate acts, this does not change how Mischief Managed will be enforcing the rules. We have no way of knowing or verifying this ruling on ‘modesty layers’ and will leave that in the hands of Linden Labs to either elaborate and clarify further or otherwise enforce.

A suggested free modesty layer is available in the Second Life Library:
‘Senra Jamie – Underwear’ or ‘Senra Blake – Underwear’

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our moderation team. Let us all continue to foster a respectful and enjoyable environment for every member of Mischief Managed. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Best regards,
The Mischief Managed Admin Team