Forensics Dress Code Expectations for Competition
Although the forensic team doesn’t have a uniform, the coaches expect the following dress code for competition.
Although the forensic team doesn’t have a uniform, the coaches expect the following dress code for competition.
Females
Tops
Acceptable Unacceptable
modest and/or professional looking tank tops
shoulders and chest covered graphic print t-shirts
button-down blouses low-cut tops and/or cleavage showing
sweaters hoodies
suits
Bottoms
Acceptable Unacceptable
dress pants jeans
modest skirt (just above the knee or longer) mini skirt
leggings (if under dress/skirt) yoga pants
Dresses
Dresses are okay, too, if they meet the above standards for coverage. Public speaking is different than Homecoming, so no prom-type dresses.
Shoes
Acceptable Unacceptable
comfortable and professional looking flip-flops
flats or heels heels too high to move in
loafers athletic shoes
The penalty for not coming in appropriate dress for a speaking event (festival or tournament) is removal from competition. You may travel with the team, but you will not be permitted to compete.
Males
Tops
Acceptable Unacceptable
shirts with collars (long or short-sleeved) graphic print t-shirts
sweaters hoodies
suit coats tank tops
Sweater vests and ties can be worn with your shirts.
Bottoms
Acceptable Unacceptable
dress pants jeans
khakis/cargo pants sweatpants/sports pants
Shoes
Acceptable Unacceptable
comfortable and professional looking flip-flops
casual brown/black shoe athletic shoe or sandal
The penalty for not coming in appropriate dress for a speaking event (festival or tournament) is removal from competition. You may travel with the team, but you will not be permitted to compete.
Tops
Acceptable Unacceptable
shirts with collars (long or short-sleeved) graphic print t-shirts
sweaters hoodies
suit coats tank tops
Sweater vests and ties can be worn with your shirts.
Bottoms
Acceptable Unacceptable
dress pants jeans
khakis/cargo pants sweatpants/sports pants
Shoes
Acceptable Unacceptable
comfortable and professional looking flip-flops
casual brown/black shoe athletic shoe or sandal
The penalty for not coming in appropriate dress for a speaking event (festival or tournament) is removal from competition. You may travel with the team, but you will not be permitted to compete.