LIVE OAK, Fla. — Suwannee High School updated their prom dress guidelines to not allow two-piece dresses this year.

According to Principal Malcolm Hines, the policy was changed after problems the school faced last year with two-piece dresses.

Hines said he understands some students have already purchased dresses.

“We will work with the kids,” Hines said.

Students can present Hines a picture of their dress for approval on a case-by-case basis.

He said he does not want students to wear two-piece dresses that show their midriff.

“I want the community and the school to be proud of what our young ladies look like,” Hines said.

Hines also acknowledged that the guidelines came out later than planned and promised next year the guidelines will be out in August.

The prom dress guidelines for Suwannee High School states the dress must have a modest neckline and cover enough of the back so that it does not give the “impression” of a “totally” backless dress. Strapless or spaghetti strapped dresses must be of a cut or design so that they represent a modest impression. Dresses must be long enough so that they meet the length standard of the SHS dress code. Dresses with slits must be slit no higher than mid-thigh. See through or revealing material should not be worn. Two-piece dresses are not allowed.