NLC Dress Code
It is important to be aware of the dress code for the National Leadership Conference as violations could prevent a member from competing in their events.
Below is the BPA Professional Dress Code taken directly from BPA.org:
Professional Dress Code
Required for the following events: General Sessions, all Competitive Events (judged, non-judged, and open), Campaign Rally, Caucuses, Workshops, National Leadership Academy.
Women:
- Pant or skirt suit.
- Dress skirt or dress slacks with coordinated blouse and/or sweater.
- Business professional “dress.”
- BPA blazer with dress skirt or dress slacks and blouse or sweater.
- Dress shoes or dress sandals with heel are required with all of the above.
- Skirt length may be no greater than two inches above the top of the knee.
- This excludes all denim for any of the above.
Men:
- Dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie.
- Suit, dress shirt, and tie.
- Sport coat, coordinated dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie.
- BPA blazer with dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie.
- Dress shoes and dress socks are required with all of the above.
- This excludes all denim for any of the above.
Casual Dress Code
Required for the following events: Tours, Special Events and Exhibit Hall.
Women:
- Sportswear (jeans), pants, and shirt, T-shirt, and shorts.
- Footwear required with all of the above.
Men:
- Sportswear (jeans), pants and shirt, T-shirt, and shorts.
- Footwear required with all of the above.
The following are unacceptable during BPA activities:
- Strapless, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, midriff tops.
- Spandex, lycra, or transparent clothing.
- Cut-offs or ragged clothing.
- Clothing with inappropriate words and pictures.
Swimsuits must be covered with appropriate attire while in any area except the swimming pool or designated sunbathing area.
For more information, visit BPA.org