Tennessee 4-H Congress: What to Wear

	Sheets and blanket or sleeping bag
	Pillow
	Towels and washcloth
	Soap, toothpaste, etc.
	*Comfortable* shoes
	Raincoat/umbrella
	Sweater or light jacket
	Alarm clock
	Bathing suit (for trip to Venture River Water Park)

Knowing what to wear for Roundup can be a challenge... especially if this is your ﬁrst time to the event. Keep in mind you are representing your county as well as the 4-H program. Thus, it is better to be "over-dressed” than “under-dressed." The most important and most basic guideline is that your general appearance should be neat and clean. To help you plan, use the following dress code.

	A-Assembly	B-Business	C-Casual	D-Dressy
Gentlemen	Collared shirt; dress pants; black or brown dress shoes; NO athletic shoes, flip-flops or croc-type footwear; NO demin.	Dress slacks; shirt and tie; jacket (optional, but appropriate); black or brown dress shoes; NO athletic shoes, flip-flops or croc-type footwear; NO denim.	Shorts, jeans, or dress pants; t-shirt, polo or dress shirt; Athletic shoes, flip-flops, croc-type footwear and denim are allowed; NO cut-offs or worn jeans with holes; NO muscle shirts. NOTE: All shorts must be no shorter than 1” above the knee.	Dress slacks; shirt and tie (required); suit or sports coat; black or brown dress shoes. NO athletic shoes, flip-flops or croc-type footwear.
Ladies	Nice shirt or polo; skirt, dress pants, dress/city shorts, or dress capris/gauchos; dress shoes or dressy flip-flops; NO athletic shoes or croc-type footwear; NO casual shorts, mini-skirts or denim. NOTE: All shorts and skirts must be no shorter than 1” above the knee.	Nice dress or suit; dress shoes; NO athletic shoes, flip-flops or croc-type footwear; NO denim.	Shorts, capris, skirts, jeans or dress pants. Athletic shoes, flip-flops, croc-type footwear and denim are allowed. NO cut-offs or worn jeans with holes. NOTE: Shirts must have sleeves or straps that are at least 3” wide. All shorts and skirts must be no shorter than 1” above the knee.	Dress** from knee to floor length or pants suit appropriate for a prom or similar dress up activity. Dress shoes or dressy flip-flops. NO athletic shoes or croc-type footwear.
Specific events at which this dress is appropriate	Assemblies Group Photo Senior Breakfast State Winner’s Breakfast College Tours All Star Luncheon	Project Competition Leadership Sessions (casual is appropriate for leadership sessions, but competitors may not have time to change)	Non-Competitors’ Activity Leadership Sessions All Star Campfire	Awards Banquet Vol State

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Tube tops
Halter tops
One-shoulder tops
Strapless tops
Casual tops with spaghetti straps
Camisoles
Clothing that exposes the midriff, navel, back or cleavage
See-through clothing
Muscle shirts

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Clothing that advertises alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or drugs
Clothing that has vulgar, obscene or offensive messages or images
Pajamas/sleepwear or outfits with visible undergarments are not to be worn outside your room
Shirts/shorts shorter than 1" above the knee.

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Cut-offs, ripped jeans or other clothing with holes
Bare feet are not appropriate at any activity
Dress and appearance should not present health or safety hazards or cause disruption
No hats are to be worn of any kind (This pertains to both ladies and gentlemen)
Shirts with straps less than 3" wide.

*	For security purposes, neckwallets are to worn AROUND THE NECK at all times, except the Awards Banquet, Summer Nights Celebration, Vol State and the dance. However, neckwallets MUST still be carried with each individual during these times.
*	Tennessee state 4-H staff, Extension personnel and adult volunteer leaders may ask any individual to modify their clothing selection if the Roundup dress code is not met.

**	Special Note for Semi-formal Dresses: Party and prom dresses may be strapless, but must be appropriate. However, backless, low-cut (front or back) ensembles or those that expose the midriff or navel are not appropriate.