How to Dress

How to Dress

Remember, we represent our school, our city, our state and, most importantly, ourselves. The people we will meet on this trip will form their opinions of us and of our program within the first five seconds of meeting us. First impressions, good or bad, are not quickly forgotten. Their impressions will be based on the way we are dressed and the way we act. Our actions should create an impression that we can be proud of.

Students
You will need the following clothes for the trip:

• Tastefully casual (but comfortable) clothes for traveling and the awards ceremony.

• Check the weather ahead of time, it is liable to be cold.

• Three dresses/skirts/slacks, shirts and slacks (one or two pairs) for each day of convention sessions (business-casual dress is appropriate)

• Jeans or shorts for sightseeing days.

• Tastefully casual (but comfortable) clothes for traveling and for the awards presentation.

• Please maintain good hygiene (deodorant, etc).

Everyone
Hats are acceptable only in casual situations (for example, sightseeing). They must be removed in buildings and on public transportation

• Avoid wearing highly visible and expensive accessories, such as coats, jewelry or shoes

• Put your money in the front pocket of your jeans or shorts, not in a back pocket. Keep a firm grip on your camera. Do not invite a mugging

• Leave your purse in the hotel secured in your luggage (not lying around the room)

• Keep a firm grip on your camera with your camera strap always around your neck or arm

• School dress code rules apply except in special situations

• Wear your convention badge while at the convention or hotel; if you leave the hotel, do not wear your convention badge

Money
Everyone will need spending money best carried in the form of traveler’s checks or credit cards. Meals are almost always more expensive in tourist destination cities.

• Put your money in the front pocket of your pants or shorts, not in a back pocket.

• Don’t store all your money or credit cards in one place.