HOSA Dress Codes - Minnesota HOSA

FLC Dress Code

– White Dress Shirt or White Polo Shirt

– Khaki or black dress pants

– Attendees may wear the official conference sweatshirt if purchased over their white shirts

Mid-Winter Dress Code

Dress according to your Competitive Event!

Default : HOSA Official Uniform OR Suit Alternative

Suit Alternative

Black or navy-blue suit
White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt (maroon or navy long tie)
White blouse (can be member’s choice)
Accent: maroon HOSA scarf (optional)
Members may choose to wear knee-length skirt or slacks
Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
Belt (blue or black)
Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

HOSA Official Uniform

Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart
Matching navy slacks or navy knee-length skirt
White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie or scarf
Accents: maroon HOSA scarf or maroon or navy long tie
Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
Belt (blue or black)
Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

SLC Dress Code

Dress according to your Competitive Event!

Required for opening and closing session: HOSA Official Uniform OR Suit Alternative

Suit Alternative

Black or navy-blue suit
White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt (maroon or navy long tie)
White blouse (can be member’s choice)
Accent: maroon HOSA scarf (optional)
Members may choose to wear knee-length skirt or slacks
Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
Belt (blue or black)
Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

HOSA Official Uniform

Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart
Matching navy slacks or navy knee-length skirt
White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie or scarf
Accents: maroon HOSA scarf or maroon or navy long tie
Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
Belt (blue or black)
Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

ILC Dress Code

Dress according to your Competitive Event!

Default : HOSA Official Uniform OR Suit Alternative

Suit Alternative

Black or navy-blue suit
White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt (maroon or navy long tie)
White blouse (can be member’s choice)
Accent: maroon HOSA scarf (optional)
Members may choose to wear knee-length skirt or slacks
Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
Belt (blue or black)
Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

HOSA Official Uniform

Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart
Matching navy slacks or navy knee-length skirt
White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie or scarf
Accents: maroon HOSA scarf or maroon or navy long tie
Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
Belt (blue or black)
Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

International HOSA Uniform Policy

International HOSA defines the official uniform as a navy blazer with the HOSA emblem over the heart, matching navy slacks or navy knee-length skirt, white dress shirt, maroon HOSA scarf or maroon/navy tie, closed-toe blue/black shoes, and a blue/black belt.

The suit alternative consists of a navy or black blazer with a white collared top underneath with a maroon or navy tie or scarf, along with dress pants matching the color of the blazer; knee-length skirts are also allowed with the matching color to the blazer. If a belt is needed or desired, the color may be blue or black, and shoes must be closed-toed. Religious/cultural articles of clothing are permitted, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, headpieces, head scarves, etc. All previously mentioned clothing pieces or articles must fit according to your body type.

Competitive Event

Delegates must adhere to the policy as specified in the individual competitive event guidelines for the orientation and event in which they are competing.

If the competitive event guidelines identify business attire is appropriate, the HOSA Official Dress, Suit Alternate, or Business Casual dress is acceptable (in this circumstance color is not specified for clothing or shoes for competition): (closed-toe: open-toe; heeled sandals are permitted).

If the competitive event guidelines identify clinical uniform or attire appropriate to the occupational area for skill events, Medical Scrubs or Polo and Khalkis is acceptable (scrubs can be of any color/design, with or without a HOSA emblem).