Texas FCCLA Dress Code

*Updated 3/3/2024

Texas FCCLA members and advisors are required to adhere to the Texas FCCLA dress code outlined below for all Texas FCCLA Conferences. Any attendees in the conference area should be in official dress at all times.



Student MANDATORY ATTIRE FOR GENERAL SESSIONS, recognition sessions, EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS, FCSAs

  • FCCLA red blazer is encouraged (other blazers not allowed)

  • Solid red, black, or white polo or professional shirt (long or short sleeves)

  • Solid black bottoms (slacks, skirt, dress)

  • Shoes (black preferred)

  • NOT acceptable: Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear (slides), spaghetti straps, and strapless

ADVISORS / CHAPERONES / GUESTS

  • Business professional

  • Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear are NOT acceptable

Competitive EVENT PARTICIPANTS

Competitive event participants are expected to adhere to the published dress code. For participation in competition, follow event specifications for dress. If attending conference activities prior to or immediately after a presentation, be prepared to change into clothing that meets the conference dress code. Chef coats are NOT acceptable for General Sessions.

ALL ATTENDEES: Official conference badges must be worn to all conference functions.

National Leadership Conference Dress Code

Those attending the National Leadership Conference must adhere to the national FCCLA dress code policy.

Conference Conduct & Etiquette

the following is expected at all conferences:

  • All students must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

  • Nightwear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room. Swimwear and flip flops should only be worn if traveling to/from the pool. A swimwear cover-up must be worn.

  • Behavior at all times should reflect a positive, professional image of you, your school, your city, and FCCLA.

  • Do not lay on the floors in the hotel hallways.

  • Students may not purchase, possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug at any time. Smoking is also prohibited.

  • Students of opposite sexes may not be in a hotel room together without an adult to supervise.

  • All students should be respectful and considerate during general sessions by refraining from talking and using technology at an inappropriate time.