Dress Code of Korea Model United Nations 2020

The standard dress code of KMUN 2020 is the “Smart Casual” attire, which is “a neat, conventional style,” looking sharp and well-dressed but also being comfortable. Informal, flashy attire and school uniforms will not be accepted. Delegates not in proper attire will be prohibited from entering the committee chamber. Remember that you are an ambassador of your country, sent as a diplomat to an international organization of great importance, and your attire should portray “professionalism and modesty.”

Note: Note that wearing articles of clothing from your school uniform (ex. dress shirt or blouse) is acceptable, as long as the clothes do not clearly identify the school.

Male Participants may wear:

Top ● (*mandatory) Collared shirt or Turtleneck ● (*mandatory) Jacket or Blazer ● (*optional) Vest and Cardigan accepted ● Suggested color: white, beige, light blue, navy, black *(Collared) T-shirts of exotic colors and/or slogans, sportswear, and denim jackets are prohibited*

Pants & Bottoms ● (*mandatory) Trouser or Cotton pants of non-exotic colors ● Suggested color: black, navy, gray, beige *Shorts and jeans of exotic colors are prohibited*

Shoes ● Black/brown Sneakers, Loafers ● Low classic-style, closed-toe dress shoes ● Suggested color: black, brown, navy, gray *Running shoes, boots, walkers, slippers, and open-toed sandals of exotic colors are prohibited*

Female participants may wear: Top ● (*mandatory) Blouse, collared shirt or Turtleneck ● (*mandatory) Formal One-piece dress of mid-length ● (*mandatory) Jacket or Blazer ● (*optional) Vest and Cardigan accepted ● Suggested color: white, beige, navy, black *T-shirts of exotic colors are prohibited*

Pants & Bottoms ● (*mandatory) Trouser or Cotton pants of non-exotic colors ● Skirts of appropriate length ● Suggested color: black, navy, gray, beige *Jeans, Mini-skirt, and Shorts of exotic colors are prohibited*

Copyright 2014 – 2016 © Korea Model United Nations 2016 Secretariat. All rights reserved. Shoes ● Black/brown sneakers ● Low classic-style, closed dress shoes ● Suggested color: black, navy, gray *Running shoes, boots, walker, slippers, open-toed shoes and sandals of exotic colors are prohibited*

Alternative Dress Code Alternatively, you may wear traditional attire of the country you are representing, as long as that attire fulfills the following conditions: 1. Respectful. The attire should be conservative and respectful. It should not be more revealing than regular Western business attire. 2. Appropriate. The attire should be something that cannot be regularly worn in the country you are representing. It should not be a “festival” or “party” attire for special occasions. Traditional dress is only permitted for delegates in whose native countries “professional business dress” includes traditional cultural dress.