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How to Dress to be Formal and Impress
Suit Jacket
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Have one or two
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Darker colors such as black and dark blue work best
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Make sure they fit properly
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Collared/Button Down Shirt
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No t-shirts under the suit jacket
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Bring three or four of different colors
Ties
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-Bring a few that go well with the shirts
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-Professional ties
Pants
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Dark colors work best, though khaki color is acceptable if matching with shirts
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Dress pants only. No jeans or shorts
Shoes
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Loafers or other dress shoes only
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Do not wear sneakers or sandals
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Darker colors are best
Hair
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Have a clean hair cut
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Keep hair clean
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Keep any facial hair trimmed and looking neat
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Tips from the Pros: For Guys
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Instead of packing a tux, reuse your black suit for the formal night. A black bowtie and white shirt should be enough for more not to notice.
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If your conference is in a hot place, wear an undershirt. Nothing turns off other delegates like seeing someone sweat through their clothing. Dress shirts are thin and sweat through easily. This extra layer will keep you presentable for hours at a time in the hottest places.
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Wear black sports socks. Some dress shoes can be painful and black sports sucks will cushion your feet making it easier to run around with less pain.
Here you will find some visuals to proper dress for men. Remember, think business.
Female Model UN Fashion Guide
Female fashion is a bit more difficult than men’s. It’s more than just suit tops, pants, and a tie. We know that women have a bit more to keep track of when it comes to fashion, and we want to help. As with males, females must be dressed professionally. After this list, you will find some links to visuals of good examples of female MUN fashion.
Female Suits
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They can be expensive but can also be a good investment
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Can be used beyond Model UN
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Make sure it fits properly
Blazers
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For when you don’t need a whole suit
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Blazers go well with dress pants and dress skirts
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Ensure a good, comfortable fit
Blouses/Button Up Shirt
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Bring a few for variety
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Can use to mix and match colors with blazer
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Pants
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Dark colors work best, though khaki color is acceptable if matching with shirts and blazer
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Dress pants only. No jeans or shorts
Skirts
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Should be knee length
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Pencil and A-line skirts go well with a blazer
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Can be substituted for pants with the rest of the outfits
Shoes
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Wear for comfort, not style
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High heels will become a burden
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No sandals or sneakers
Hair
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Have should be neat and out of face
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Use a business style
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Here are 20 business hairstyles for women
Jewelry
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Necklace and earrings are acceptable
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Make sure they are not too flashy
Makeup
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Simple and professional
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Use neutral colors
Tips from the Pros: For Girls
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Use a large tote. You need a big enough bag to fit your laptop and research binder.
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Bring a sweater or cardigan. You never know how cold the committee will be.
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Bring a pair of flats. Ideally, wear your flats to and from committee. Heels can hurt after a long day and you can easily fit them into your tote.
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Make up kit. Model UN sessions can take hours. Have a small touch up kit in your tote and do a quick make up run, at least during lunch break. Coming back fresh while wear and tear shows on others can go a long way.
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