TAFE Dress Code

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

Area and State Officers cannot wear their royal blue blazers during competitions.
TAFE black blazer is encouraged
- Men's Blazer
- Women’s Blazer
- TAFE/EdRising patch placed on right lower pocket.
Solid black blazers, cardigans or sweaters.
Solid red, royal blue, white, or black polos or professional shirts- (long or short sleeves)

Polos and professional shirts may have school logos or TAFE logos on the upper right or left-hand breast pocket.
Dresses are NOT in this category

Solid-Black, Navy or khaki bottom (slacks, skirts, dresses)

Skirts and Dresses must be to the knee

Solid red, black, white or royal blue bow ties, neck ties and suspenders may be worn.
Dress shoes (black or brown preferred) (no athletic shoes including designer athletic, flip flops or sandals) (maximum 3” heel)
Conference name badge worn for competition and awards
*See Costume Section in the Competitive Events FAQ for dress code competitive event exception

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)
No shorts are allowed at any TAFE Area or State Conference
Athletic clothing
Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene, or promoting alcohol illegal substances/activities
Swimwear, unless wearing a cover-up and only traveling to and from and at the pool
Rubber, beach type flip-flops, no athletic shoes including designer athletic shoes
Nightwear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room