BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA TEXAS

ASSOCIATION2010 State Dress Code

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

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

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 tieOR OR

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

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

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Business Professional

Dress

PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE - WOMEN

You may wear…

Pant or Skirt Suit

Dress skirt or dress slacks with

coordinated blouse and/or

sweater

OR OR

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

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

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The following are unacceptable during BPA

activities:

Strapless, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, midriff tops

Spandex, lycra, or transparent clothing

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.

EXCEPTIONS

The only exceptions to these guidelines are:

When traveling to/from a competition

When you are inside your hotel room