New Mexico FCCLA – Dress Code

FCCLA members and advisers are representing an outstanding student organization and should project the image of a leader. During the conference, members, advisers and guests are expected to remember the following guidelines listed below in relation to their conference attire. It should be noted that the official FCCLA uniform is always acceptable and encouraged for members during FCCLA events.

Dress Attire Men Women Professional:  Dress shirt, necktie, slacks, blazer –  Business dress or suit, dress pants, Business Meetings, or suit – with dress shoes and socks dress shirt, nylons and closed-toe shoes Exhibits, Workshops, OR OR Competitive Events,  Red Blazer  Red Blazer o o General and Recognition Encouraged at all conferences; Encouraged at all conferences; o Required at NLC o Required at NLC Sessions  White Oxford Shirt  White Oxford Shirt  Red/Black Tie  Red or Black Tie/Ascot/Single Strand  Black Dress Pants Pearls  Black Belt/Socks  Black Dress Pants/ Skirt/ Black Sheath  Black Dress Shoes Dress  Nude Nylons  Black Closed-Toe Dress Shoes Business Casual:  Red, black, or white polo shirt  Red, black, or white polo shirt Any time at conferences  Black dress pants  Black dress pants/skirt when not in general  Black dress shoes  Black closed-toe dress shoes  Black socks sessions, workshops, or  NO flip flops competing  NO flip flops  NO hats  NO hats  NO denim  NO denim Casual:  Longer-length shorts/casual slacks  Longer-length shorts/casual slacks Travel to and from FCCLA  Collared shirt, sweatshirt, t-shirt  Collared shirt, sweatshirt, t-shirt functions, recreational  Casual footwear  Casual footwear tours, theme parks, and  NO flip flops  NO flip flops other casual activities  Nice Denim – is acceptable  Nice Denim – is acceptable Formal:  Dress shirt  Dress (long/short) SLC Grand Achievement  Necktie o NO bare midriffs or backs o Awards Dinner and/or  Blazer and slacks or suit No underwear should be visible  National Leadership  Socks Pant suits are also appropriate  Dress shoes Conference Gala  Dress shoes  Tuxedo - Optional Pool Attire:  Swim trunks (no speedos)  Conservative swimsuit (one piece or For SLC and NLC  Shirt and shoes must be worn to and moderately cut two piece) from pool area  Cover-up and shoes must be worn to and from pool area