Revised FBLA-PBL Dress Code for Advisers, Members, and Guests
(as revised as of November 1997 as stated FBLA-PBL National)
"Students as well as advisers, through their participation should develop a keen awareness of the image one's attire projects in the business world.
The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world. Appropriate FBLA-PBL attire is required for all attendees--advisers, members and guests--at all general sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated int he conference program. Conference name tags are part of the dress code and must be worn at all times.
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| WOMEN
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| Pinpoint or button down dress collared shirt (no plaids or large print)
| Business Pantsuit (pants accompanied by a coordinated jacket)
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| Business suit
| Business dress
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| Dress slacks
| Skirt and blouse
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| Neckties
| Closed-toed dress shoes (no sandals of any kind)
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| Dress shoes or dress boots
| Hosiery
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| Dress socks
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| Men's business suit (optional)
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| Men's business sport coat or sweater (optional)
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| No visible piercing, other than ears, on men or women
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Innappropriate attire includes:
denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind
overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts
backless, see-through, tight-fitting, or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses
T-shirts, lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits
thongs, sandals, athletic shoes, industrial workshoes, hiking boots, barefeet or over-the-knee boots
athletic wear, including sneakers
hats, flannel-fabric clothing, or banded collar shirts (cannot wear tie with banded collar shirt)
visible foundation garments
Casual attire may be worn for dnaces and caucusing (includes jeans, nice T-shirts, or denim/chambray shirts, sneakers or sandals). "Cargo pants" may be worn at events warranting casual attire, but not for FBLA-PBL events. Not allowed are "cut-out" or "cut-off" jeans, lycra, spandex, midriff tops, and bathing suits. Shoes and shirts must be worn.
Semi-formal, formal, or FBLA-PBL attire should be worn to the awards program.
New fashion trends may be in style but not necessarily appropriate. The best way to operate is to avoid walking the line. If there is a doubt, select something else to wear. Be a professional."
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