BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA TEXAS ASSOCIATION

1. BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA TEXAS ASSOCIATION 2010 State Dress Code

2. This PowerPoint was created to guide students and their advisors to follow the appropriate dress code during the 2010 Leadership Conferences • To download a copy of the official dress code policy, please visit the Texas BPA website at texasbpa.com

3. PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE • This is the dress code to be followed at most of the events including the following • Opening Session • Closing/Awards Session • Campaign Rally • All Competitive Events (judged, non-judged, and open) • Members not adhering to this dress code • will not be allowed to participate in their competitive events • will not be allowed into the opening/closing sessions • will not be allowed on stage

4. PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE - MEN • You may wear… Suit, dress shirt and tie BPA blazer, dress slacks, dress shirt and tie • Dress slacks, • dress shirt • and tie OR OR

5. PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE - MEN • Remember… • Dress shoes and dress socks are required with any of the previous examples • Black tennis shoes WILL NOT substitute for dress shoes • Denim not allowed when professional dress code is required • Do not forget your tie! Many students often forget it and therefore are not allowed to participate

6. CASUAL DRESS CODE - MEN • Jeans, pants, or shorts • Shirt, t-shirt, or conference shirt • Conference shirt must be worn during Special Event – t-shirt must not be altered • Footwear required at all times

7. PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE - WOMEN • You may wear… Business Professional Dress Pant or Skirt Suit Dress skirt or dress slacks with coordinated blouse and/or sweater OR OR

8. PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE - WOMEN • Remember… • Dress shoes or dress sandals with heels are required with the previously shown styles. • Black tennis shoes WILL NOT substitute for dress shoes • Denim not allowed when professional dress code is required

9. CASUAL DRESS CODE - WOMEN • Jeans, pants, or shorts • Shirt, t-shirt, or conference shirt • Conference shirt must be worn during Special Event – t-shirt must not be altered • Footwear required at all times

10. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • The following are unacceptable during BPA activities: • Strapless, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, midriff tops • Spandex, lycra, or transparent clothing

11. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • The following are unacceptable during BPA activities: • Cut-offs or ragged clothing • Clothing with inappropriate words and pictures • Also… • Swim suits must be covered with appropriate attire while in any area except the swimming pool or designated sunbathing area.

12. EXCEPTIONS • The only exceptions to these guidelines are: • When traveling to/from a competition • When you are inside your hotel room