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Washington DECA Dress Code Slide 2 Casual or Business? Its so confusing or is it? Slide 3 When appearing before a judge its all business. Slide 4 Females Business Attire Skirts Yes! pencil skirt 3 above knee No! Bodycon skirt Yes! No! No leggings! No jeggings! No spandex! Slide 5 Females Business Attire Okay Ideal Okay Slide 6 Females Business Attire Start with a great pair of slacks Add a jacket for a polished professional look ready to meet any judge. Slide 7 Accessorize + Dress Heels or Pump or Dressy flats a simple piece of jewelry Finish with a blazer. Dress is great but add a jacket to avoid the sleeveless look. Slide 8 Males Business Attire Okay Ideal Too casual Slide 9 Males Business Attire Start with a pair of dress slacks Add a jacket dress shoes belt tie + Slide 10 Males What to wear? Always works Never works Slide 11 Males Casual Attire Yes! No denim! Yes! Slide 12 Casual DECA t-shirts, DECA chapter shirts, Polos, chapter sweatshirts work. No jeans! Slide 13 Casual attire walking shorts are ok. Males Females Slide 14 Miscellaneous Too short! No jeans No spandex! If you cant walk in them dont wear them. Slide 15 Female Hair Styles For females - suggest hair off face, pulled back. For males short is best, neatly trimmed. Slide 16 Females helpful hints: Wearing a jacket conveys credibility Hair neat and professional Jewelrykeep it subtle JewelryRule of 5 (no more than five items) Example: 1 necklace + 2 earrings + 1 watch + 1 ring = 5 Blouse or top no cleavage Skirt or dress length somewhere around knee is best Hosiery nylons are not required but highly recommended. Shoes - mid heel, closed toe is best, no higher than 4 Slide 17 DECA Blazer the final touch. Slide 18 Dress code for students. Business attire Males: Dress slacks, shirt, belt & shoes Ties recommended Must wear socks Sweaters, sport coats Dress suit DECA Blazer *shirts tucked in with belt Females: Dresses, dress slacks, skirts Blazers/jackets Button up blouse, collared shirt Dress shoes Dress suits/DECA Blazer *nylons are strongly encouraged Casual attire Males: Slacks, cords, Knee length walking shorts Sport shirts, DECA T-shirts Sweatshirts *No denim/jeans, overalls, shorts, sweatpants, sweat suits, Lycra or spandex, or head wear Females: Slacks, cords, skirts (no shorter than 3 above knee) Blouses, sports shirts, DECA T-shirts Knee length walking shorts *No denim/jeans, overalls, shorts, sweatpants, sweat suits, Lycra or spandex, head wear, spaghetti straps, or halter-top garments