DECA Contest time is DECA Contest time is drawing near…drawing near…

And to participate you must And to participate you must be in professional attire.be in professional attire.

So what should you wear?!?So what should you wear?!?

Well, I’ll tell you!

DRESSED FOR SUCCESSDRESSED FOR SUCCESS In the professional world, it is important to be "Dressed for Success." In the professional world, it is important to be "Dressed for Success."

Missouri DECA believes that professional dress is important to make a Missouri DECA believes that professional dress is important to make a strong and positive lasting impression. Therefore, the DECA Board of strong and positive lasting impression. Therefore, the DECA Board of

Directors had adopted a dress code, and at each Missouri DECA Directors had adopted a dress code, and at each Missouri DECA conference, our Fashion Team awards "Dressed for Success" pins to those conference, our Fashion Team awards "Dressed for Success" pins to those

members who exceed our standards. These exemplary students are members who exceed our standards. These exemplary students are commended for their professionalism.commended for their professionalism.Dressed for Success Program Dressed for Success Program

OverviewOverview   

Dress Code:Dress Code:

MalesMalesSuit or sport coat or DECA blazer Suit or sport coat or DECA blazer

Tie Tie Collared dress shirt Collared dress shirt

Slacks Slacks Dress socks (no sport/athletic socks) Dress socks (no sport/athletic socks) Dress shoes (i.e., no athletic shoes)Dress shoes (i.e., no athletic shoes)

FemalesFemalesProfessional dress, business suit (skirt or dress slacks), business skirt/pants Professional dress, business suit (skirt or dress slacks), business skirt/pants

and blouse with jacket or DECA blazer and blouse with jacket or DECA blazer Pantyhose/trouser stockings Pantyhose/trouser stockings

Dress shoes (no flip flops, athletic footwear, etc.)Dress shoes (no flip flops, athletic footwear, etc.)

What does this mean?!?!

Don’t worry… I will use pictures and examples so you can look “DECA

professional” and win your competition!

The most “DECA” professional outfit would include the one and only DECA blazer!

They are stylish and work for both boys and girls.

Professional Attire for Males

• Dress PantsDress Pants

• Button Down ShirtButton Down Shirt

• TieTie

• Dress SocksDress Socks

• BlazerBlazer

• Dress ShoesDress Shoes

Tips for Men…

Wear slacks that are not too baggy Don’t have wrinkles Wear conservative, clean, polished

shoes Wear dark socks (black or navy) Have no visible piercings Have Clean and neat hair

This stuff is not professional…

Who is more professional…?

Too Casual

Sloppy Sweat

er

Too Long

Dress Pants

Dress Shirt &

Tie

Rolled Sleeves

Professional Attire for Women

• Dress Pants

• Dress Skirt (Appropriate Length)

• Blouse

•Panty Hose

• DECA Blazer or regular blazer

•Dress Shoes

Tips for Women…

Always wear panty hose Skirts are always more professional as long

as they are not too short Don’t cake on the makeup No flashy jewelry Have clean fingernails Comb your hair and make sure it is out of

your face Brush your teeth Iron Your Clothes

NEVER SHOW

Bra Straps Cleavage

Your Bottom Stomach

Your Back

This stuff is not professional…

Who is more professional…

Messy Hair

Tight Blouse

Non-Dress Jacket

Neat Hair

Conservative

Business Suit

Good Luck At Contest and You Will Look Great!