Arkansas Educators Rising Events

Arkansas Educators Rising Dress Code      for all events

Business Casual

 Refer to the guidelines below for a detailed explanation of what is and is not permissible as “business casual."

• Slacks, Pants, and Suit Pants

APPROPRIATE: slacks similar to Dockers and other makers of cotton or synthetic material pants, wool pants, flannel pants, dressy capris, and nice-looking dress synthetic pants

NOT ACCEPTED:  jeans, sweatpants, exercise pants, Bermuda shorts, short shorts, bib overalls, leggings, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants 

• Skirts, Dresses, and Skirted Suits

APPROPRIATE: casual dresses and skirts (and skirts split at or below the knee). The length of the dress or skirt should be appropriate for public sitting (no more than 1-2 inches above the knee)

NOT ACCEPTED: mini-skirts, sun dresses, and spaghetti-strap dresses (without a covering for the shoulders)

• Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets

APPROPRIATE: dress shirts, sweaters, blouses, and polo shirts. It is encouraged to wear Educators Rising polo shirts

NOT ACCEPTED: tank tops, midriff tops, shirts with offensive words, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans, halter-tops, tops with bare shoulders, sweatshirts, and t-shirts (unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket, or dress)

• Shoes and Footwear

APPROPRIATE: neutral colored athletic or walking shoes, loafers, clogs, boots, flats, dress heels, and leather deck-type shoes

NOT ACCEPTED: flip-flops, slippers (house-shoes), and crocs

• Hats and Head Covering

APPROPRIATE: head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

NOT ACCEPTED: hats are not appropriate inside of the building