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Dress Code

Missouri TSA adheres to the National TSA Dress Code and Official Conference Attire Guidelines. Everyone, including parents, guests, and children, must be registered to attend the conference.

Required Competition Attire

Competition Dress Code

Shirt: official TSA shirt (royal blue)

Shirt (Missouri conferences only): Blue TSA polos

Pants or skirt: gray

Shoes: black dress shoes worn with black or dark blue socks, hosiery (optional); open-toe shoes or sandals are acceptable (unacceptable: athletic shoes; flip-flops; military boots; or work boots)

Also required for the middle school or high school level Chapter Team event only (but may be worn for other competitions if preferred by participants)

*Blazer: navy blue with official TSA patch

*Tie: official TSA tie (males)

*Females are not penalized for wearing the official TSA tie to Chapter Team or any other competitive event.

General Session Attire

General Session Dress Code

Shirt: the official TSA shirt (royal blue) is preferred, button-down shirt or a polo/golf shirt (unacceptable: t-shirts; halter tops; tank tops)

Dress, skirt, or pants: (unacceptable: jeans; baggy pants; exterior pocket pants; shorts)

Shoes: dress shoes worn with dark socks, hosiery (optional); open-toe shoes or sandals are acceptable (unacceptable: athletic shoes; flip-flops; military boots; or work boots)

Casual Attire

Casual Attire Dress Code

Appropriate t-shirts, shorts, or jeans. Casual attire may not be worn at competitions or general sessions.

Registered parents, guests, and children who are not compliant with General Session Attire and who wish to attend the Awards Ceremony, may be asked to sit in a designated section, if permitted entry.

Approved by the TSA, Inc. Board of Directors

The above supersedes any other dress code prior to November 6, 2017.