Official Dress

Here is the dress code for Junior Nationals:
Official State Queen Outfit Guideline for the Junior National Hereford Expo
The Junior National Hereford Expo is an opportunity to experience your “Queen Role” before the National. You will be serving as an ambassador for your state. The setting is more casual at the Junior National Hereford Expo. It is a great opportunity to meet the other juniors, but at the same time, you have the responsibility to behave and dress in a manner that will make your state proud that they chose you to represent them.

Skirt: full, design, pleated, gathered, gored, A-line. Choose a style that is flattering to your figure in the longer lengths. No straight skirts. This type of skirt makes it challenging to walk with long strides or walk quickly when leading classes. No skirts with slits. Prints of plain fabric are acceptable for the skirts.

Skirt Length: must cover the top of the boot by at least one inch. If taller boots are worn, the skirt should come to mid-calf length. Be sure to check this measurement!

Cowboy Boots or Ropers are recommended.

Blouses or Tops: prints or plain fabrics are best. Nothing low cut which shows cleavage.

Vests: if coordinates with skirt and top, it is acceptable.

Tiara: must be worn with state banner with official outfit.

Hats and gloves: not to be worn with summer outfit

Accessories: a small amount of studding is acceptable on clothing. No sequins. Conservative and modest should be the rule on jewelry. Your jewelry should compliment, not overpower or conflict with your tiara. Studs or small earrings are preferable. Modest necklaces are recommended.

Clothing colors: No WHITE, CREAM, TAN, BEIGE, etc may be worn! This color is reserved for the National Queen.

Barn Wear: Keep in mind that you are representing your state. Your responsibility is to dress and conduct yourself in a respectful manner at all times.

-Dress in barn and other activities should be proper and appropriate -No holey jeans -If shorts are worn, they should be no shorter than fingertip length above the knee. Absolutely NO tight shorts! -No tank tops, tube tops, or spaghetti straps. No off- the shoulder style tops, belly shirts, or exposed midriffs and cleavage.
Certain events and activities at the Junior National Hereford Expo will be designated as “Official Queen Dress” events. State queens shall be attired in their official summer queen outfits for those events and activities. Revised: 04-11