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What is the dress code for judging a HS debate tournament?

I've promised to go judge a debate tournament for my niece and I was wondering if anyone had thoughts regarding what to wear? Suit? Jeans and a nice shirt?

by kerowyn
asked 4 months ago

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Business casual, I'd say... So polo and khakis min.

falcondeal
4 months ago

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Wear a bowtie. Bowties are cool

captainsuperdawg
4 months ago

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just not as "inviting" as the kids are dressed.

moosezilla
4 months ago

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I believe (at least around here) that debates are a rather formal affair and the students have a specific dress code. I would ask your niece. I bet she'd be glad to advise.

Otherwise, I'd go slacks/shirt/sportscoat/tie. If you look out of place, you can take off the jacket and just go shirt/tie.

thunderthighs
4 months ago

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wear socks

mkentosh
4 months ago

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@mkentosh: and underwear, can't forget that.

captainsuperdawg
4 months ago

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In my debating/judging experience, business attire is generally recommended for students, but judges don't really have a dress code as far as I know. Most (on the East/West Coast at least) just show up in fairly casual clothing. Certainly there'd be nothing wrong with a tie, but it's probably not required. Good luck to your niece!

liberati
4 months ago

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I would say business casual to business professional. Slacks, collared shirt, tie and jacket are optional. (I just realized I'm assuming your male, as a female, slacks/skirt + nice blouse.)

thumperchick
4 months ago

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If you are attempting to make the debaters nervous, go in your undergarments.

secretagentman02
4 months ago

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@thumperchick: Yup, I'm female. Forgot to mention that in the original post. :) Thanks for not assuming. The advice so far has been great though. Not a big fan of skirts so everything has been applicable with the exception of ties. Though now I'm tempted to grab a bow tie thanks to @captainsuperdawg. Bow ties, are indeed, cool. :D

kerowyn
4 months ago

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@kerowyn: Happy to help. You could also try a fez or stetson ;-)

captainsuperdawg
4 months ago

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@captainsuperdawg: The fez wins over the stetson any day. :D

kerowyn
4 months ago

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