DRESSCODE

Texas Youth & Government

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

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The YMCA Texas Youth & Government District and State Conference has a Dress Code that all participants must adhere by. This includes all adults and volunteers. The categories of the attire required are based on the session/event/function. Categories: BUSINESS ATTIRE, DRESSY, BUSINESS CASUAL AND CASUAL Participants, advisors and staff will follow a dress code during program activities and official functions. Students and all adults are expected to bring appropriate attire to Youth and Government events. Those not in appropriate attire will be asked to change clothes. Not having any other clothes is not an acceptable excuse for not being compliant to dress code expectations – delegates and adults dress inappropriately may be asked to borrow appropriate clothing. Never appropriate outside of assigned hotel room:

Any clothing with inappropriate language or imagery Any see-through or extremely tight-fitting clothing Bare midriffs or tank tops Tube tops, tube skirts or tube dresses Leggings or sweat pants Pajamas, slippers or any other sleeping attire Flip flops

Keep in Mind: Hems of dresses/skirts must be no more than 3” above the knee or lower for all functions – business or casual. Undergarments must be worn – by males and females. Visible undergarments are not permitted. Hats are only permitted in outdoor settings (for males and females). Casual dress and proper footwear is appropriate for most evening activities. T-shirts, tennis shoes and denim in any form,

are not appropriate during program functions but may be acceptable during evening activities. Proper footwear is required outside of assigned hotel room. Personal attire reflects upon the attitude, quality, purpose and dignity of the student

At the State Conference advisors will ask you to return to your room and change if all or part of your clothing is not

suitable attire. If you are asked to change, you must do so, but please do not take it personally. This does not mean that we are criticizing your sense of style and fashion. Consequences for not following Dress Code One or more of the following can occur:

Sent back to room to change

Not able to participate in section Evening activities privilege revoked Delegation not named Premier Delegation

Dress Code Exception YMCA Y&G Government Security will be the exception to the Dress Code. While on duty, YMCA Staff and volunteers who will be part of the Y&G Security Team are provided a T-shirt to wear that identify them as “Security.” Y&G

Security can wear jeans, khakis or shorts with their t-shirt. This only applies while on security duty, otherwise dress code is followed. Too much to read? See chart and pictures for what is expected!

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES

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DRESSCODE QUICK CHART MALE AND FEMALE BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE

YES

NO

FEMALES: trousers capris, “tailored” pants or skirt (not denim)

and a shirt such as a tennis/polo shirt or shirt with a jacket.

Jacket does not have to be coordinated.

MALES: a combination of collared shirt (such as a dress shirt),

cotton trousers (such as khakis), or tennis/polo shirt with a belt,

and shoes (such as loafers) with socks is acceptable

No extreme hairstyles (Mohawks, large spikes, multicolored hair, etc.)

Visible underwear

Low riders T-shirts and jeans Sleeveless shirts No denim

FEMALE BUSINESS ATTIRE YES

NO

Dress Approved style sleeveless dress, must have a

cover-up Pant suit-this includes a coordinated jacket Skirt & Blouse Length of Skirts cannot be 3 inches above the

knee (use a 3x5 index card as a measuring tool)

Comfortable business shoes appropriate for the attire

Accessories appropriate for the attire

Spaghetti or sleeveless dress Ultra or super minis Cleavage must be appropriately covered Belly button showing Sweater sets Sweater in place of a jacket unless used with a

dress

Visible underwear Low riders No extreme hairstyles (Mohawks, large spikes,

multicolored hair, etc.)

MALE AND FEMALE CASUAL ATTIRE

YES

NO

Jeans

T-shirts Skirts Temporary hair color Sweaters

Visible underwear

Ultra or super minis (female) Low riders T-shirts/shirts/pants with negative messages

towards a person or group, promotion of alcohol/drugs or inappropriate messages

Pajamas Cleavage must be appropriately covered Belly button showing

FEMALE DRESSY ATTIRE

YES

NO

Dress, see examples Pant suit-this includes a coordinated jacket Skirt & Blouse Length of Skirts cannot be 3 inches above the

knee

Comfortable shoes appropriate for the attire Accessories appropriate for the attire

Spaghetti or sleeveless dress Ultra or super minis Cleavage must be appropriately covered Belly button showing

Visible underwear

Low riders

MALE BUSINESS & DRESSY ATTIRE

YES

NO

Sport coat (like a suit jacket), button-down collared shirt, tie, and nice pants (required)-Suits

Nice “Dockers” type slacks Pants must be hemmed and fitted at the waist

Dark colored socks and dress shoes Sweater vest, or suit-type vest (must be plain

and worn, over collared shirt and tie, with a

jacket)

No jeans or denim of any kind No athletic shoes No corduroy pants No cargo pants

No fleece vests or sweatshirts No hats of any kind No bolo or western ties.

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What Not To Wear

Business Casual

What Not To Wear

Business Casual: dressing professionally, looking relaxed yet neat and pulled together. FEMALES: trousers capris, “tailored” pants

or skirt (not denim) and a shirt such as a tennis/polo shirt or shirt with a jacket. Jacket does not have to be coordinated. MALES: a

combination of collared shirt (such as a dress shirt), cotton trousers (such as khakis), or tennis/polo shirt with a belt, and shoes

(such as loafers) with socks is acceptable.

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3x5

Female Business Attire

Required for the District Conference, State Conference,

Business Sessions and Governor’s Banquet.

Coordinated business suits including pantsuits. Dresses

must be for a business meeting. Business skirt and blouse is

acceptable. See picture on this page.*

Skirt Length Appropriate skirt length, at ANY

TIME, must be no higher than

the width of an index card or short side of a smart phone

above the knee. Avoid mini-skirts or skirts with deep slits at

the front, back, or sides.

What Not To Wear

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Additional Dress Code Info

The Right to Bare Arms

Bare arms ARE permitted walking to and fro; they must be covered in court, in business sessions or anchoring/reporting on camera.

Shoulder straps must be wide

No undergarments must be showing

Covering Bare Arms:

Guidelines

SWEATERS with skirts or dresses

JACKETS with pants, dresses or skirts

Acceptable Cover-ups

Acceptable Head Cover-up

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Male Business Attire

Required for the District Conference, State Conference,

Business Sessions and Governor’s Banquet. Business

Suit or Sport coat (like a suit jacket), button-down collared shirt, tie, and nice pants

(required). Nice “Dockers” type slacks are

acceptable. Pants must be hemmed and fitted at the waist

NO denim, hats, casual shoes (flip-flops, tennis shoes, etc.)

are allowed during official

sessions.

What Not To Wear

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Dressy

What Not To Wear

For women, dresses can be cocktail dresses, no more than an inch above the knee, or they can extend

to the ankle. You can wear a business suit, just dress it up!

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Dressy

What Not To Wear

For men, dressy

attire means

wearing a full suit,

with vest optional.

A tie, either bow or

straight, should be

worn, and the shirt

should be a simple

button.

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Casual for Males and Females

For evening or leisure time, appropriate dress will be defined as clothing or attire, which is

approved by or acceptable to the local school district for the delegate. T-shirt and jeans is

fine. Pajamas or loungewear is NOT appropriate at any event. Leisure time activities will

include all dances and non-work related activities.

What Not To Wear

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Casual

Business

Business

SHOES

What Not To Wear

Warning! There is a lot of walking-if you choose fashion

over comfort-please bring band aids and blister medication.