60th YMCA ML/C Dress Code Supplement:

Deans at Sacramento ML/C.

The Model Legislature & Court is a model of government in action in every aspect and format. This includes the way we act, speak, conduct ourselves in a public arena or venue, and THE WAY WE DRESS.

Each year the Dress Code Supplement is updated and revised to clarify "business attire" and to discuss specific items that seem to cause problems. It is noted that both advisors and delegates sometimes have difficulty in differentiating casual wear and trendy dress from business attire. Please go over the Dress Code with all delegates and advisors at the beginning of the program year. Review it again before each conference. Some delegations ask delegates to come to the weekly meetings in dress code at least once a month, to make sure that they understand the Dress Code.

The Dress Code The California YMCA Youth & Government Program Committee has established this dress code and holds it binding on all delegates, advisors, and staff during the Sacramento Model Legislature and Court. All participants must be in code from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless in their assigned sleeping room. After 10.00 p.m. when out of your room, casual clothes may be worn (no short shorts/T shirts with obscene messages or advertisements for liquor, cigarettes, or drugs). Shoes must be worn. No slippers are to be worn outside of your designated sleeping floor. Specific dress standards are addressed in the Dress Code Supplement and are binding on all participants and staff.

EXPLANATION

Business attire is exactly what it says, BUSINESS ATTIRE. It is the appropriate dress and grooming for conducting business in the state capitol and other facilities. Business attire is not what we wear to the gym, to school or to a nightclub. Business attire is dressing in a professional manner so that your dress/attire does not detract from the business at hand. It should reflect a level of professionalism that conveys a feeling of competence and appropriateness for the task at hand.

DO'S AND DON’TS

When dressing for a particular event, one should consider:

1. The type of event.
2. The purpose of the event.
3. The reason why they are attending the event.
4. What are they trying to accomplish by participating in the event.

If the above items are considered, the do's and don'ts are irrelevant because proper business attire will automatically be achieved.

1. Suit worn with a collared shirt and tie.
2. Dress slacks and sport coat worn with a collared shirt and tie.
3. Dress slacks and long sleeved sweater (solid color or muted weave) worn with a collared shirt and tie.
4. "Docker" type slacks and knitted sweater-vest worn with a collared shirt and tie.
5. Dress shoes
6. Banquet - Tuxedo or any of the above. A collarless formal shirt may be worn with the appropriate outfit.

(Raincoats, overcoats, and casual jackets may be worn outside but must be removed immediately when entering a building)

Male Dress Don'ts

1. Jeans of any kind
2. Tennis shoes and/or sneakers
3. Ski type sweaters
4. Sweatshirts
5. Hats of any kind (except in case of rain outside a building)
6. Turtleneck shirts without ties
7. Baggy pants
8. Pants worn way below the waist (hip level)

Appropriate Female Dress Do's

1. Suits, Dresses, Skirts with Dressy Sweaters or Blouses (skirt length should be no shorter than the top of the knee)
2. A jacket with a sleeveless blouse and a skirt or dress slacks
3. A matching suit or blazer with slacks
4. Long sleeve blouse if not wearing a jacket (a bit old fashioned but still a classy look)
5. A purse or a bag that will accommodate necessities, but not bulky
6. A tie with a dress shirt (shirt with a collar)
7. Hose must be worn with all dress/skirt combinations
8. Comfortable dress shoes
9. Open toed shoes allowed if dressy in style (leather or fabric)
10. "Mule" type backless shoes only if dressy in style
11. Dress boots only if worn with a long skirt that covers the top of the boot
12. Banquet - Formal or cocktail dress or business attire. Wearing hose is not required

(Raincoats, overcoats, and casual jackets may be worn outside but must be removed immediately when entering a building)

Female Dress Don'ts

1. Skirts with long spits that reveal a lot of the upper leg.
2. Tight clothes that ride up when sitting or walking.
3. Shirts and tops that show any skin in the midriff area.
4. Sleeveless blouses when worn without jacket.
5. Shoes that are uncomfortable after 5 minutes of wear.
6. Plastic flip-flop type shoes.
7. Tennis shoes and/or sneakers
8. Country western wear Cowboy boots
9. Hats of any kind (unless worn outside in the rain)
10. Deep cut blouses that expose the cleavage in a provocative manner
11. Anything that exposes or highlights private parts of the anatomy
12. See through tops
13. Blouses worn outside with curved tails (straight hem around are okay)

GENERAL APPEARANCE

1. All participants should exhibit clean hygiene. Hair should be appropriately styled.

2. At Sacramento extreme hairstyles (tall spikes, Mohawks, etc.) are totally unprofessional and not acceptable.

3. Hair color in at the Sacramento conference must be a viable natural color (blond, red, brown, black, gray)

4. Artificially colored hair (blue, purple green... etc) may be worn at the training conferences but is not considered appropriate for Sacramento.

5. Visible tattoos need to be covered with make-up or band-aids at Sacramento.

6. Extreme visible facial piercings are not appropriate for Sacramento . (nose, eyebrow, lip, etc.)

7. No obscure clothing (jackets made out of the flag ....etc.)

All dress rules have been placed in effect for the protection, safety, benefit, and reputation of you as well as the program.

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