1. Dress to Impress

2. FBA-PBL Dress Code FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one’s 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. MALES Appropriate Dress

6. Business Suit with Collar Dress Shirt and Necktie

7. Sport Coat, Dress Slacks, Collar Shirt and Necktie

8. Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie

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

10. Dress Shoes and Socks

11. FEMALES Appropriate Dress

12. Business Suit With or Without a Blouse

13. Business Pantsuit With or Without a Blouse

14. Skirt or Dress Slacks with Blouse or Sweater

15. Business Dress It’s ok to wear a sleeveless dress.

16. Dress Shoes Pumps Open-toe Slingbacks Dress “Mules”

17. Nylons when Wearing Skirts and Dresses

18. Inappropriate Attire for Both Men and Women

19. NO Jewelry in Visible Body Piercing, Other Than the Ears

20. NO Denim or Chambray Fabric

21. NO Shorts or Skorts

22. NO Exercise/Bike Shorts, Stretch/Stirrup Pants

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

24. NO T-Shirts, Lycra TM, Spandex, Midriff Tops, Tank Tops, Bathing Suits

25. NO Latest Trends (Not really businesslike attire--Keep These “Baby Dolls” for your non- conference activities)

26. Shoes You Don’t Want to Wear Sandals of Any Kind

27. Shoes You Don’t Want to Wear NO Athletic Shoes/Sneakers, Industrial Work Shoes, Hiking Boots, Bare Feet, Clogs, or Over- the-Knee Boots

28. NO Hats or Flannel Fabric Clothing

29. 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.

30. Just remember.... Dressing properly gives you the FBLA-PBL competitive edge and boosts your self esteem! When in doubt about clothing articles or shoes, don’t wear them!