Professional Dress for Debate Tips and Reminders
Gentleman – Dress Code Suit and Tie Suggested Clean Cut (shave/haircut!) Tuck in your shirt! Smile!
Gentleman – Dress Code Continued Black Pants = Black Shoes Brown Pants = Brown Shoes You get the point… NO WHITE SPORT SOCKS!
Pants at the waist! Yes!
Ladies – Dress Code Tips Watch skirt length! (at the knee or longer) No low cut tops! Don’t wear shoes you can’t walk in! Business casual vs. “Weekend Wear” Clothes should FIT you properly – nothing too tight! Hair in place! Pin back bangs in the eyes or loose strands from the face. Choose jewelry carefully – don’t fidget with it! Consider colors – the basics always work (black, brown, grey, etc.) Color is good – but nothing too flashy/crazy!
Ladies - Dress Code Tips Keep it simple w/ dress pants, dress shirt, and flats! Skirt or pant suits create a professional look! A seasonal dress w/ cover up is also nice! (No boots, though!)
Suggestions… YES!!!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!
Remember, Ladies…
Skirt Lengths NO High above the knee / mid-thigh is too short! YES Just above or at the knee is acceptable!
No Wrinkled Clothes!!
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