<aside> <img src="/icons/push-pin_gray.svg" alt="/icons/push-pin_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Purpose: DSD’s Dress Code aims to act as a guideline, not enforced policy.
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Dulles Speech and Debate maintains that inclusive decision-making is critical in regard to matters of self-expression. As such, this Dress Code aims to exclude gendered separation or inequitable, unreasonable costs. Ultimately, students should exercise their best judgement – in keeping with community norms for the circuit sanctioning the tournament and their event.
Please ensure that the tournament allows students to wear school-identifying clothing (see UIL tournaments). Otherwise – or once you have been eliminated – you are encouraged to wear Dulles and/or Dulles Speech and Debate apparel.
Formal attire includes dress shirts, dresses, dress blouses, slacks, skirts, suit jackets, dark socks. Additionally consider ties and dress shoes*.
<aside> <img src="/icons/shoe_gray.svg" alt="/icons/shoe_gray.svg" width="40px" /> From the Dress Code: Keep in mind that some tournaments are held on college/private school campuses with long walking distances. Wear comfortable shoes that are suitable for your needs.
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Informal attire includes t-shirts, hoodies, jeans, joggers, and shorts. This does not include pajamas, flip-flops, and gym clothes.
You should bring clothes to change into once you are eliminated.