**Academy Prep**Renamed

[powderedtoastman]

So, I (Finally!) am attending the academy starting next month. My orientation is tomorrow 7/9 and I just realized that dress code was not discussed during my phone call where I was informed that I got accepted. My default plan is to dress the same as my interview (suit), and bring some changes of other clothes just in case. Advice?


I'm going, so I changed the name of this thread.

[SDBlaster]

You should never be faulted for being dressed better than the guy next to you.

[1911su16b870]

Business Attire.

Change of clothes in your car is good.

[Garth Ricky-Bobby Algarve]

Always "Business Attire" meaning Suit, white shirt, and a tie.

[stormvet]

You should never be faulted for being dressed better than the guy next to you.

So very true, but seems to be lost with the current generation.

[Spyder]

I showed up in a suit and unpolished boots (I didn't know anything about polishing at that point!), but should have gotten rid of my beard and shoulder length hair beforehand. Somehow I'm still employed.

[BoJackUSMC]

Clean haircut
suit and tie
No slippers or sandals please
oh yeah, no hat

[HP911]

A suit will never be wrong. Also congrats on getting into the academy.

[powderedtoastman]

Thank you all! I think I'll be set then. I just got a haircut today, will be shaving tomorrow, and rocking my suit. I'll be bringing my DD214, DL, and something to write on and take notes. Anything else I should bring?

[leman77]

Congrats....i'd bring a check/cash/credit card. You might have to buy all your PT gear, POST learning domain books (maybe) and other misc equipment. Good luck to you!

[powderedtoastman]

Congrats....i'd bring a check/cash/credit card. You might have to buy all your PT gear, POST learning domain books (maybe) and other misc equipment. Good luck to you!

Crap, I have this but forgot to include it here. I have a blank check in my wallet and a charge/debit card loaded to purchase supplies

[P5Ret]

A nice suit is always a good choice, but don't go too expensive on it. Comfortable shoes that are appropriate for the attire are best, you may be on your feet for quite a while, or worse. Oh wear dress socks, that go with the suit, don't be the guy in white socks in a dark suit, someone will notice.

[micro911]

No sun dress either just in case you are a female.

[Unit74]

He prolly too tired to post at this point! I ruined my suit day one.

[ad40]

Also try and disguise some running socks under your dress..... Yes it happens. Good luck!