Projecting a professional image is vital for business leaders to demonstrate respect for clients, colleagues, and others. This policy is to provide guidance for conference attendees; including students, advisers, and guests.
Professional business attire is required at all general sessions, competitive events, exhibits, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise indicated in conference materials.
Conference name badges are considered part of the dress code and must be worn at all conference functions. For safety reasons, do not wear conference badges outside of the conference area.
The dress code is gender neutral.
The specific dress code for all delegates during the FBLA events shall be:
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Business Suit
- Suit pants and jacket
- Blouse (or) collared dress shirt
- Neckwear such as tie or scarf
- Dress shoes (or) dress boots
Blazer
- Dress pants, including khakis, (or) dress (or) skirt
- Blazer
- Blouse (or) collared dress shirt
- Neckwear such as tie or scarf
- Dress shoes (or) dress boots
Dress
- A business dress
- Dress shoes (or) dress boots
Other Professional
- Dress pants, including khakis, (or) skirt
- Blouse (or) collared dress shirt
- Neckwear such as tie or scarf
- Dress shoes (or) dress boots
Business Casual
Business Casual is only permitted during sessions
specifically noted in conference materials
- Dress pants, skirt, (or) khakis/chino-style pants
- Blouse, collared dress shirt, (or) polo shirt
- Dress shoes (or) dress boots
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
The following items are prohibited in all conference areas, including competitive events:
- Denim or flannel clothing
- Shorts
- Athletic clothing
- Leggings or graphically designed hosiery/tights
- Skintight or revealing clothing, including tank tops, spaghetti straps, and mini/short skirts or dresses more than 1” above the knee
- Swimwear
- Flip flops
- Casual sandals
- Athletic shoes
- Industrial work shoes
- Canvas or fabric shoes
- Hiking boots
- Hats
- Graphically printed clothing
No dress code can cover all contingencies, so FBLA members must use a certain amount of judgment in their choice of clothing to wear. Members who experience uncertainty about unacceptable attire should
ask their local adviser, state leader, or conference staff.
FBLA recognizes that exceptions may need to be made and will work with advisers on a case-by-case basis to accommodate requests. Advisers should indicate the need for exceptions on the special
accommodation portion of the registration form. Requests made after registration closes must be made in writing.
As adopted, July 2023
