FBLA-PBL Dress Code Tutorial

Wondering what to wear? This tutorial explains how to dress for business functions, including the FBLA-PBL National Leadership Conference

1. FBLA-PBL
Dress to Impress
FBLA-PBL Dress Code
By: Rita K. Beard, SC FBLA

2. FBA-PBL 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.

3. FBLA-PBL Dress Code
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.

4. FBLA-PBL Dress Code
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.

5. MALES
Appropriate Dress

6. Business Suit with Collar
Dress Shirt and Necktie

7. Sport Coat, Dress Slacks,
Collar Shirt and Necktie

8. Dress slacks, collar shirt, and
necktie

9. A banded collar shirt may be
worn, but only if sport coat or
business suit is worn.
Banded Collar

10. Dress Shoes and Socks

11. FEMALES
Appropriate Dress

12. Business Suit With
or Without a Blouse

13. Business Pantsuit With
or Without a Blouse

14. Skirt or Dress Slacks with
Blouse or Sweater

15. Business Dress
It’s ok to wear
a sleeveless
dress.

16. Dress Shoes
Pumps
Open-toe
Slingbacks
Dress
“Mules”

17. Nylons when Wearing
Skirts and Dresses

18. Inappropriate Attire
for Both Men and
Women

19. NO Jewelry in Visible Body
Piercing,
Other Than the Ears

20. NO Denim or Chambray Fabric

21. NO Shorts or Skorts

22. NO Exercise/Bike Shorts,
Stretch/Stirrup Pants

23. NO Backless, See-through,
Tight-fitting, Spaghetti Straps,
Strapless, Extremely Short
Skirts/Dresses, Low-Cut
Blouses/Tops

24. NO T-Shirts, Lycra
TM
, Spandex,
Midriff Tops, Tank Tops,
Bathing Suits

25. NO Latest Trends (Not really
businesslike attire--Keep
These “Baby Dolls” for your
non-conference activities)

26. Shoes You Don’t Want to
WearSandals of Any Kind

27. Shoes You Don’t Want to
WearNO Athletic Shoes/Sneakers,
Industrial Work Shoes, Hiking
Boots, Bare Feet, Clogs, or Over-
the-Knee Boots

28. NO Hats or Flannel Fabric
Clothing

29. NO Bolo ties or
Visible Foundation Garments
What is a bolo tie?
A bolo tie is a cord
fastened around
the neck with an
ornamental clasp
and worn as a
necktie.

30. Just remember . . . .
Dressing properly gives you
the FBLA-PBL competitive
edge and boosts your self
esteem!
When in doubt about clothing
articles or shoes, don’t wear
them!
Resource: FBLA-PBL Chapter Management Handbook