FBLAPBL Dress to Impress

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FBLA-PBLDress to Impress

• FBLA-PBL Dress Code
• By Rita K. Beard, SC FBLA

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FBA-PBL Dress Code

• FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an
  awareness of the image ones appearance projects.
  
• 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.

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FBLA-PBL Dress Code

• Appropriate 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 in the conference program.

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FBLA-PBL Dress Code

• Conference name badges are part of this dress
  code and must be worn for all conference
  functions. For safety reasons, do not wear name
  badges when touring.

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MALESAppropriate Dress
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• Business Suit with Collar Dress Shirt and Necktie

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• Sport Coat, Dress Slacks, Collar Shirt and Necktie

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• Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie

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• A banded collar shirt may be worn, but only if
  sport coat or business suit is worn.

Banded Collar
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• Dress Shoes and Socks

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FEMALESAppropriate Dress
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• Business Suit With
• or Without a Blouse

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• Business Pantsuit With
• or Without a Blouse

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• Skirt or Dress Slacks with Blouse or Sweater

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• Business Dress

Its ok to wear a sleeveless dress.
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• Dress Shoes

Pumps
Open-toe
Dress Mules
Slingbacks
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• Nylons when Wearing
• Skirts and Dresses

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Inappropriate Attire for Both Men and Women
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• NO Jewelry in Visible Body Piercing,
• Other Than the Ears

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• NO Denim or Chambray Fabric

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• NO Shorts or Skorts

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• NO Exercise/Bike Shorts, Stretch/Stirrup Pants

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• NO Backless, See-through, Tight-fitting,
  Spaghetti Straps, Strapless, Extremely Short
  Skirts/Dresses, Low-Cut Blouses/Tops

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• NO T-Shirts, LycraTM, Spandex, Midriff Tops, Tank
  Tops, Bathing Suits

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• NO Latest Trends (Not really businesslike
  attire--Keep These Baby Dolls for your
  non-conference activities)

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• Shoes You Dont Want to Wear

Sandals of Any Kind
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• Shoes You Dont Want to Wear

NO Athletic Shoes/Sneakers, Industrial Work
Shoes, Hiking Boots, Bare Feet, Clogs, or
Over-the-Knee Boots
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• NO Hats or Flannel Fabric Clothing

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• NO Bolo ties or
• Visible Foundation Garments

What is a bolo tie? A bolo tie is a cord fastened
around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn
as a necktie.
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Just remember . . . . Dressing properly gives
you the FBLA-PBL competitive edge and boosts your
self esteem! When in doubt about clothing
articles or shoes, dont wear them!
Resource FBLA-PBL Chapter Management Handbook