IAOS DRESS CODE FOR SERVICES (Includes Ushers, Platform Workers & Musicians)
SLACKS/PANTS: APPROPRIATE: Slacks, trousers, and dress pants. Belts should be worn when belt loops are present on slacks, trousers, or dress pants. INAPPROPRIATE: Jeans, Leggings, jeggings, shorts, skorts, cargo pants, and sweatpants. DRESSES/SKIRTS: APPROPRIATE: Dresses that go below the knee and do not leave shoulders bare, and skirts which go below the knee. INAPPROPRIATE: Excessively high slits or slits three inches above the knee, and any dress/skirt where one cannot sit professionally. SHIRTS/BLOUSES/SWEATERS: APPROPRIATE: Short or long-sleeve collared shirts, blouses, sweaters, and turtlenecks that do not leave shoulders bare. INAPPROPRIATE: Polo shirts, t-shirts, see-through tops, low-cut, halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, sweatshirts, athletic tops and crop tops. JACKETS/SUITS: APPROPRIATE: Suits and sport coats. FOOTWEAR: APPROPRIATE: Dress shoes, dress flats, heels, and dress boots. Hosiery is not required as long as a professional appearance is maintained.
INAPPROPRIATE: Athletic shoes, slippers, moccasins, flip-flops, military style boots and sandals. ACCESSORIES: APPROPRIATE: Ties, belts, and jewelry.
ALWAYS BE MINDFUL THAT YOUR ATTIRE DOES NOT DISTRACT FROM YOUR MEDIUMSHIP DEMONSTRATION.