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
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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