Dress for Success!

Appearance Says It All

“Appearance is a reflection of oneself and attention to detail. How you are dressed will make up 80 % of an opinion because it will be formed before you even open your mouth.”

-At Ease, Inc.

Suggestions for Men

Attire for Men include:

Suits Shirts Ties Belts Shoes Accessories

Suit Colors and Styles

Some basic colors and styles include:

Navy or Gray Solids Plaids or Stripes Double or Single breasted

Shirt Colors and Styles

When choosing shirts:

Long Sleeve White 100 % cotton ALWAYS STARCHED

AND IRONED UNDERSHIRT

Ties

Look for ties that are:

Updated Three inches in width Barely touch top of

belt buckle

Belts

Belts should:

Black or Burgundy Leather to match your shoes Wear at natural waist

Shoes/Socks

Shoes:

Clean and polished Wing-tips Tasseled Loafers Socks should blend with pants and should cover the calf

Shoes/Socks

X X

Unacceptable Men’s Shoes

Anything Between The Toe Athletic Shoes (including black) Boots of Any Kind

Motorcycle/Combat Boots Fuzzy Winter Boots Cowboy Boots

Unacceptable Men’s Shoes

Unacceptable Shirts

Unacceptable Men’s Pants

Tattoos

Covered or hidden

X X

Males: Button down shirt and dress slacks, belt, and dress shoes. Neckties and sport coats are optional but may be appropriate depending on the event that the student is competing in.

Appropriate Dress

-- or Official BPA Dress: Navy blazer, white dress shirt, burgundy tie, khaki or navy dress pants, and dress shoes.