Girls State is a leadership program. Such structures as
dress code are designed to maintain the standing and
integrity of the program, and to serve as a reminder to
citizens of their role as leaders who are expected to hold
to standards above the common and ordinary.
Plan on one outfit for every day with a change for special
activities.
Extremely short clothing is not acceptable. Strapless or
single (spaghetti) strap tops and dresses, with the
exception of prom dresses, are not permissible attire for
the week unless worn with a jacket or sweater.
T-shirts with the Girls State logo are the only permissible
t-shirts for sessions. No jeans and no shorts during
sessions. If you choose to wear a Girls State t-shirt, you
must wear either a skirt or dress pants (including khakis)
to complete your outfit.
We are sure you are proud of your bodies, but your chests,
mid-riffs, and bottoms must be covered during this week.
Bring comfortable shoes for walks to the capitol, banquet,
and across campus. It is recommended that you bring tennis
shoes for walking and upon arrival at your destination
change into dress shoes.
And now for a word about flip flops. Flip flops that are
clean, gently worn, and made of materials other than
plastic are acceptable to wear to sessions.
SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Sessions: Business casual attire --
dresses, skirts (including denim), blouses, nice shirts,
capris, and dress pants are considered appropriate clothing
for sessions. Girls State t-shirts may be worn with
appropriate skirts or pants.
Capitol and Office Visit: Business attire
-- dresses, suits, skirts, dress pants, nice shirts
Banquet: Formal or semi-formal dresses or
suits
Graduation: Dresses, suits, skirts, dress
pants, nice shirts
Thursday evening and each night after
sessions: jeans, shorts, sweats, t-shirts, pajamas
Please respect the dress code. If you are dressed
inappropriately, you will be asked to change.
