TAFE Dress Code

Dress Code Compliance Form
Dress Code Presentation
Dress Code Printable

STUDENT MANDATORY ATTIRE FOR GENERAL SESSIONS, RECOGNITIONS SESSIONS, EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS, BREAKOUT SESSIONS, COMPETITIONS, LUNCHEONS

  • TAFE black blazer is encouraged.
    • Blazer Depot
    • TAFE/EdRising patch placed on right lower pocket. 
    • Solid-Red, black, white cardigan/blazer may be worn over blouses, button down, professional shirts, polos and sheath dresses.
    • Area and State Officers cannot wear their royal blue blazers during competitions.
  • Solid-Red, Royal blue, black, white- polo, button down, professional shirt or blouse (long or short sleeves)
    • Polos, button downs, professional shirts may have school logos or TAFE logos on the upper right or left-hand breast pocket. 
  • Solid-Black or Khaki slacks, skirts, and sheath dresses
  • Bow ties, neck ties and suspenders may be worn in black, white, red, and royal blue. 
  • Dress shoes (black or brown preferred) (no athletic shoes including designer athletic, flip flops or sandals) (maximum 3” heel)
  • Jeans, t-shirts, athletic wear are NOT acceptable
  • Clean and neatly groomed (wrinkle-free)
  • Conference name badge worn for competition and awards
  • No shorts are allowed at any TAFE Area or State Conference

NOTE: Students should be aware that when competing - points may be deducted for what the judge considers to be inappropriate or non-businesslike appearance and dress. (Examples of this may include visible tattoos, facial piercing, hair styles or colors, etc.)

TEACHER LEADERS/CHAPERONES/JUDGES/GUESTS

  • Business professional
  • Jeans, t-shirts, athletic wear are NOT acceptable

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE

  • Jeans
  • T-Shirts
  • Skin-tight clothing
  • Midriff-baring clothing
  • Extremely short skirts or dresses (shorter than 2 inches above the knee)
  • Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene, or promoting alcohol illegal substances/activities
  • Athletic clothing
  • Swimwear, unless wearing a cover-up and only traveling to and from and at the pool
  • Rubber, beach type flip-flops
  • Nightwear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room

Schools who are flagged for dress code violations, could lose IN GOOD STANDING status with the TAFE organization.

Approved by TAFE Board of Directors June 2023