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Dress Code

American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Staters is a leadership program. Such structures as dress codes are designed to maintain the standing and integrity of the program, and to serve as a reminder to delegates of their role as leaders who are expected to hold to standards above the common and ordinary. All students and staff abide by this dress code during session.

Plan on at least one outfit for every day with a change for special activities.

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Click here to see a full packing list for the week.

Daily Meeting - Nice Casual

This dress code will be the standard for the week. 

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  • 2 NM Staters Shirts will be provided to wear to all events

  • 1 recreation shirt will be provided for break time

 

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  • Jeans, Khakis, Slacks, Capri

  • Skirts or Dresses can be worn but must reach the ends of fingertips when standing straight

 

Shoes:

  • ​Casual Shoes, Sneakers

  • Shower Shoes/Flip Flops

    • No Bare Feet​

 

Banquet Outfit

  • Dressy Casual Outfit (i.e. sundress, cocktail dress, polo or dress shirt) - students can opt for nicer attire for the banquet​

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Notes:

  • Recommended to dress with summer layers. Some rooms are very air conditioned and some not.

  • No holes, rips, inappropriate slogans or logos will be acceptable in any clothing items.

  • Be sure shoes are comfortable for walking.​​

Talent Show

A fun evening activity for participants to show off their skills and share some laughs.

Extra Items:

  • Costumes for Talent Show - Anyone interested in participating in talent show should bring any costumes, instruments, accessories that they need to perform. A piano and microphone are available.

Not allowed at NM Staters

Any student or staff found wearing any of these inappropriate items will be sent back to the dorms and asked to change.

Details

  • No holes, rips, inappropriate slogans or logos.

  • Extremely short clothing is not acceptable. Skirts must at minimum touch ends of fingertips while standing straight and no tugging on garments. 

  • Strapless, off the shoulder, or spaghetti strap tops (thinner than two finger width) and dresses are not permissible for the week unless worn with a jacket or sweater. All straps must follow this minimum thickness including Racerback shirts.

  • Visible mid drift or undergarments. 

  • Leggings without shirt or dress meeting dress length requirements. (see bullet 2)

  • No bare feet - Shoes must be worn at all times, even in dorms. Rubber soled flip flops recommended for showers. 

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