CONFERENCE PREP

Dress Code and Packing Suggestions

These guidelines are not exhaustive. Talk to your delegation director and/or review the Code of Conduct for more details.

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What to Bring to the Conference

• Appropriate clothing (see below)

• Food (can bring coolers and snacks for room – especially breakfast foods)

• Money for meals and swag

  • Meals average about $10-$15 at restaurants near the Capitol.

  • Swag is available; the cost of items range from a few dollars to $40-$50 for YIG sweatshirts, etc.

• Program materials (copies of written materials produced, research materials)

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What Not to Bring/What Not to Do

• Large amounts of money

• Expensive jewelry, etc.

• TV-based video game systems

• Portable Speakers

• Delegates cannot drive their own cars

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Examples of Appropriate Attire for Program Hours (Meetings and Assemblies)

• Collared dress shirt (including button-downs, blouses or polos)

• Sweaters, suit vests, suit coat, blazers, ties

• Dress pants (including khakis), dresses, skirts, belts, suspenders

• Dress shoes are required to be worn all day – flat shoes/low heels are good choices

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Examples of Appropriate Casual Attire (Evening Activities, etc.)

• T-shirts, sweatshirts

• Jeans, corduroys, shorts

• Tennis shoes, sandals, most closed-toe footwear