The TeenPact Dress Code for Alumni Events

Why Do We Even Have Dress Code?

In order to uphold a high standard of both modesty and professionalism, we ask all TeenPact students, staff and parents to follow a dress code. We realize that our guidelines are not perfect but they are an attempt to:

• Honor God by wearing clothing that is respectful of our Christian witness.
• Honor our fellow believers by wearing clothing that is attractive, but modest.
• Honor the professional capitol environment by wearing clothing that is sharp and appropriate.

We recognize that varying standards mixed with different backgrounds and cultures lead to diverse definitions of responsible Christian freedom when it comes to dress. Therefore, we have created a set of guidelines that we adhere to out of respect and courtesy for others. Students not abiding by these guidelines will be asked to change.

At TeenPact, our goal is to challenge young people to live with excellence in every area of life. By limiting distractions in clothing we help students focus on their relationship with God and on what they are learning. As 1 Timothy 4:12 exhorts us, we want to build a generation which sets an example in everything we do – in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

Consider the TeenPact dress code as a personal coaching course in the principles of choosing an appropriate wardrobe. Learning to dress in a way that honors God, fellow believers and a professional environment are skills you’ll take with you the rest of your life.

Please take time to read the following specifics so that your outfits are TPA (TeenPact Appropriate).

WHAT TO WEAR TO AN ALUMNI EVENT

Most of our events are casual, which means our camp dress code is applicable:

For the Ladies…

• Casual, yet modest, attire which can include jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, etc.
• Shirts with sleeves (i.e. fabric extending beyond the shoulder seam). Avoid tops that are sleeveless, sheer, tight, short or low cut. Stretch, bend and lean to do a self-check; no skin should be showing and no shape too obvious. Use layers and jackets to create a fun, but modest, outfit.
• Pants, skirts and shorts should not be sheer, tight or have inappropriate holes. Shorts should be long enough to come at least four inches from your knees. All skirts must be mid-calf in length (i.e. covers our knee when sitting or standing.)

For the Gentlemen…

• Casual attire, including jeans, cargo pants, t-shirts, polos, etc.
• Shirts should have sleeves and should be long enough to cover your waistline.
• Pants should not have inappropriate holes. Avoid running shorts; wear long basketball or soccer shorts instead.

If you’re asked to dress in “capitol clothes,” here’s what is expected:

Professional clothes for the Ladies…

• We require skirts or dresses that are mid-calf in length (i.e. the hemline should cover your knees, even when sitting.) Fabric should not be denim, sheer or clingy. Slits should also be below the knee. Sorry, but no pants or shorts allowed at the capitol.
• We require shirts/blouses that have sleeves (i.e. fabric extending beyond the shoulder seam. No sleeveless, please.) Your top should not be tight, sheer, low or short. Stretch, bend and lean to do a self-check; no skin should be showing and no shape too obvious.
• We require professional, comfortable, dress shoes (i.e. no flip-flops or tennis shoes). Expect lots of walking!
• We recommend wearing a women’s dress blazer to help make your outfit sharp and professional. Vests, scarves and jewelry also help make “capitol clothes” fun and classy.

Professional clothes for the Gentlemen…

• We require dress pants (i.e. no jeans or cargo pants).
• We require a button down, collared dress shirt with a tie.
• We require professional, comfortable dress shoes (i.e. no flip-flops, sandals or tennis shoes.) Expect lots of walking!
• We recommend wearing a suit jacket to ensure that your outfit is sharp and professional