California YMCA Youth & Government Dress Code .

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The California YMCA Youth & Government (Y&G) The California YMCA Youth & Government (Y&G) program is a model legislature and court in every aspect program is a model legislature and court in every aspect and format. This includes the way we act, speak, and and format. This includes the way we act, speak, and THE WAY WE DRESSTHE WAY WE DRESS and and conduct ourselves in a public conduct ourselves in a public arena or venue.arena or venue.



Each year the Dress Code Supplement is updated and revised to clarify Each year the Dress Code Supplement is updated and revised to clarify "business attire" and to discuss specific items that seem to cause "business attire" and to discuss specific items that seem to cause problems. It is noted that both advisors and delegates sometimes have problems. It is noted that both advisors and delegates sometimes have difficulty in differentiating casual wear and trendy dress from business difficulty in differentiating casual wear and trendy dress from business attire. Please go over the dress code with all delegates and advisors at the attire. Please go over the dress code with all delegates and advisors at the beginning of the program year. Review it again before each conference. beginning of the program year. Review it again before each conference. Some delegations ask delegates come to the weekly meetings in dress Some delegations ask delegates come to the weekly meetings in dress code at least once a month, to make sure that they understand the Dress code at least once a month, to make sure that they understand the Dress CodeCode..



The California YMCA Youth & Government The California YMCA Youth & Government Program Committee has established this Program Committee has established this dress code and holds it binding on all dress code and holds it binding on all delegates, advisors, and staff during the delegates, advisors, and staff during the Sacramento Model Legislature and Court. Sacramento Model Legislature and Court. All participants must be in code from 8:00 All participants must be in code from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless in their assigned a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless in their assigned sleeping room. After 10:00 p.m. when out of sleeping room. After 10:00 p.m. when out of your room, casual clothes may be worn (no your room, casual clothes may be worn (no short shorts/T shirts with obscene short shorts/T shirts with obscene messages or advertisements for liquor, messages or advertisements for liquor, cigarettes, or drugs). Shoes must be worn. cigarettes, or drugs). Shoes must be worn. No slippers are to be worn outside of your No slippers are to be worn outside of your designated sleeping floor.designated sleeping floor.

Specific dress standards are addressed in Specific dress standards are addressed in the Dress Code Supplement and are binding the Dress Code Supplement and are binding to all participants and staff.to all participants and staff.



EXPLANATIONEXPLANATION

Business attire is exactly what it Business attire is exactly what it says, says, BUSINESS ATTIREBUSINESS ATTIRE. It is the . It is the appropriate dress and grooming for appropriate dress and grooming for conducting business in the state conducting business in the state capitol and other facilities. Business capitol and other facilities. Business attire is not what we wear to the gym, attire is not what we wear to the gym, to school or to a nightclub. Business to school or to a nightclub. Business attire is dressing in a professional attire is dressing in a professional manner so that your appearance does manner so that your appearance does not detract from the business at not detract from the business at hand. It should reflect a level of hand. It should reflect a level of professionalism that conveys a professionalism that conveys a feeling of competence and feeling of competence and appropriateness for the task at hand.appropriateness for the task at hand.



DO'S AND DON’TSDO'S AND DON’TS

When dressing for a particular event, one should consider:When dressing for a particular event, one should consider:

1. The type of event. 1. The type of event. 2. The purpose of the event. 2. The purpose of the event. 3. The reason why they are attending the event. 3. The reason why they are attending the event. 4. What are they trying to accomplish by participating in the event.4. What are they trying to accomplish by participating in the event.

• If the above items are considered, the do's and don'ts are irrelevant because proper business attire will automatically be achieved.



Appropriate Male Dress - Do'sAppropriate Male Dress - Do's Suit worn with a collared shirt and tie. Suit worn with a collared shirt and tie. Dress slacks and sport coat worn with a collared shirt and tie. Dress slacks and sport coat worn with a collared shirt and tie. Dress slacks and long sleeved sweater (solid color or muted weave) worn Dress slacks and long sleeved sweater (solid color or muted weave) worn

with a collared shirt and tie. with a collared shirt and tie. "Docker" type slacks and knitted sweater vest (with or without sleeves) worn "Docker" type slacks and knitted sweater vest (with or without sleeves) worn

with a collared shirt and tie.with a collared shirt and tie.



Appropriate Male Dress - Do'sAppropriate Male Dress - Do's Dress shoes. Dress shoes. Banquet - Tuxedo or any of the above. A collarless formal shirt may be worn Banquet - Tuxedo or any of the above. A collarless formal shirt may be worn

with the appropriate outfit. with the appropriate outfit.

(Raincoats, overcoats, and casual jackets may be worn outside but must be (Raincoats, overcoats, and casual jackets may be worn outside but must be removed immediately when entering a building)removed immediately when entering a building)



Male Dress - Don‘tsMale Dress - Don‘ts Jeans of any kindJeans of any kind Tennis shoes and/or sneakersTennis shoes and/or sneakers Ski type sweatersSki type sweaters SweatshirtsSweatshirts



Male Dress - Don‘tsMale Dress - Don‘ts Hat of any kind Hat of any kind (except in case of rain outside a building)(except in case of rain outside a building) Turtleneck shirts without tiesTurtleneck shirts without ties Baggy pantsBaggy pants Pants worn way below the waste Pants worn way below the waste (hip level)(hip level)



Appropriate Female Dress - Do’sAppropriate Female Dress - Do’s Suits, dresses, skirts with dressy sweaters or blouses. Suits, dresses, skirts with dressy sweaters or blouses. A jacket with a sleeveless blouse and skirt or dress slacks.A jacket with a sleeveless blouse and skirt or dress slacks. A matching suit or blazer with slacks.A matching suit or blazer with slacks. Long sleeve blouse if not wearing jacketLong sleeve blouse if not wearing jacket A purse or bag that will accommodate necessities, but not bulky.A purse or bag that will accommodate necessities, but not bulky. A tie with a dress shirt (shirt with collar).A tie with a dress shirt (shirt with collar). Hose should be worn at all times.Hose should be worn at all times.



Appropriate Female Dress - Do’sAppropriate Female Dress - Do’s Hose should be worn at all times.Hose should be worn at all times. Comfortable dress shoes.Comfortable dress shoes. Open toed shoes allowed if dressy in style (leather or fabric).Open toed shoes allowed if dressy in style (leather or fabric). ““Mule” type backless shoes only if dressy in style.Mule” type backless shoes only if dressy in style. Banquet – Formal or cocktail dress or business attire. Wearing hose is not Banquet – Formal or cocktail dress or business attire. Wearing hose is not

required.required.

(Raincoats, overcoats, and casual jackets may be worn outside but must be (Raincoats, overcoats, and casual jackets may be worn outside but must be removed immediately when entering a building)removed immediately when entering a building)



Female Dress - Don’tsFemale Dress - Don’ts Skirts with long slits that reveal a lot of upper leg.Skirts with long slits that reveal a lot of upper leg. Tight clothes that ride up when sitting or walking.Tight clothes that ride up when sitting or walking. Shirts and tops that show any skin in the midriff area.Shirts and tops that show any skin in the midriff area. Sleeveless blouses worn without jacket.Sleeveless blouses worn without jacket. Shoes that are uncomfortable after 5 minutes of wear.Shoes that are uncomfortable after 5 minutes of wear.



Female Dress - Don’tsFemale Dress - Don’ts Plastic flip-flop type shoes.Plastic flip-flop type shoes. Tennis shoes and/or sneakers.Tennis shoes and/or sneakers. Country western wear cowboy boots.Country western wear cowboy boots. Hats of any kind (unless worn outside in rain).Hats of any kind (unless worn outside in rain). Deep cut blouses that expose the cleavage in a provocative manner.Deep cut blouses that expose the cleavage in a provocative manner. Anything that exposes or highlights private parts of the anatomy.Anything that exposes or highlights private parts of the anatomy. See through blouses.See through blouses. Blouses worn outside with curved tails (straight hem around are okay).Blouses worn outside with curved tails (straight hem around are okay).



GENERAL APPEARANCEGENERAL APPEARANCE

1.1. All participants should exhibit clean hygiene. Hair should be All participants should exhibit clean hygiene. Hair should be appropriately styled.appropriately styled.

2.2. At the Sacramento Model Legislature & Court, extreme hairstyles (tall At the Sacramento Model Legislature & Court, extreme hairstyles (tall spikes, Mohawks, etc) are totally unprofessional and not acceptable.spikes, Mohawks, etc) are totally unprofessional and not acceptable.

3.3. Hair color in Sacramento must be a viable natural color (blond, red, Hair color in Sacramento must be a viable natural color (blond, red, brown, black, gray).brown, black, gray).



GENERAL APPEARANCE - ContinuedGENERAL APPEARANCE - Continued

4.4. Artificially colored hair (blue, purple green... etc) may be worn at the Artificially colored hair (blue, purple green... etc) may be worn at the training conferences but is not considered appropriate for training conferences but is not considered appropriate for Sacramento.Sacramento.

5.5. Visible tattoos need to be covered with make-up or band-aids at Visible tattoos need to be covered with make-up or band-aids at Sacramento.Sacramento.

6.6. Extreme visible facial piercings are not appropriate for Sacramento. Extreme visible facial piercings are not appropriate for Sacramento. (Multiple piercings)(Multiple piercings)

7.7. No inflammatory clothing (jackets made out of the flag... etc.)No inflammatory clothing (jackets made out of the flag... etc.)





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Rev. 9.29.04

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