A great way to add a little attention to your local FBLA chapter is to have a professional dress day. Students from all around the school will wonder, “Why are so many kids dressed up?” You can respond with “It’s FBLA.” Students will want to join, so they can be a part of the fun.
Professional dress days are twofold it can teach members the importance of professional attire and can serve as an opportunity to earn honor cord points. But even other members can use this experience to see if they know how to dress professionally. Use this Georgia FBLA guide to help you in dressing for success at your meetings and all Georgia FBLA conferences throughout the year.
Males
- Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or
- Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie
- Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sports coat or business suit is worn
- Dress shoes and socks
- Sports coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or
Females
- Business suit with blouse or
- Business pantsuit with blouse or
- Skirt or dress slacks with a blouse or sweater or
- Business dress
- Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee
- Dress shoes
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-
- Athletic wear, including sneakers
- Hats or flannel fabric clothing
- Bolo ties
- Visible foundation garments
If you are not sure what is or is not appropriate ask your adviser, parents, or friends. Help bring the style of business and attention to your FBLA chapter!
