BPA Dress Code
Members not dressed in required attire will not be allowed to
participate in any session or any competitive event. Members not
adhering to the Professional Dress Code will not be allowed on stage.
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
- Swim suits must be covered with appropriate attire while in any area except the swimming pool or designated sunbathing area