FBLA 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.  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.  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. 


Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA-PBL activities include:


Males

    Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or

    Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or

    Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie.

    Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn.

    Dress shoes and socks.


Females

    Business suit with blouse or

    Business pantsuit with blouse or

    Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or

    Business dress.

    Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee, with nylons.*

    Dress shoes.

    Nylons when wearing skirts and dresses.   


Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:

    Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears

    Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants,

    exercise or bike shorts

    Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut 

    blouses/tops/dresses/skirts

    T-shirts, Lycra™, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits

    Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee-boots

    Athletic wear, including sneakers

    Hats or flannel fabric clothing

    Visible foundation garments


CLARIFICATION–Many women’s two-piece suits are currently designed so that they do

not require a blouse. Therefore, this will be accepted. In addition, sling-back shoes, open-

toe shoes, and sleeveless dresses are accepted.


  1. *Revised 1/12/2008