Lesson #6 Okay...Let's Talk Dressing??

No I am not talking about the kind of "dressing"

that is overflowing out of the turkey at Granny's Thanksgiving Table?

If I were a football player, I would wear a hemlet to protect and a jersey to represent!

If I were a ballerina, I would wear a tutu for twirling!

If I were a baseball player, I would wear cleats to run and a hat to protect my eyesight from the sun!

Guess What? Wake Up? Some of your "dressing" decisions need to change!!

This ain't Show Time at the Apollo!!

When Bama won the National Champs did you see any players wearing crowns?

Were they shouting "Roll Tide" in tutus?

(I bet ESPN would have paid a lot for this photo!)

NO!! Why not? Because at that time they are football players!!

While you might wear a baseball hat everyday and baggy drawers to 3rd period math,

that isn't the case now!!

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Let's work our way up!!

1.) Shoes!! PLEASE wear some type of boot. (lace up or pull on)! Please don't wear tennis shoes or worse dress shoes!! (You know you have seen it!)  Please make sure your boots are clean!! While it is in a barn, cow poop all over your shoes is not professional. (I am not talking on the bottom.)  Most likely if you are at a cattle show you are staying in a hotel! Hotels usually have great little shoe shiners! USE THEM!! I mean I hate to ask this of some of you because it might take a little time out of your pool party or gossip club going on at the hotel after the show, but I promise a few minutes won't mess up your social life! :)

2.) Jeans - Make sure you are wearing jeans that are appropriate!! No rips, no large stains, etc! I am leaving this at that!!

3.) A belt and preferably with a belt buckle!! It ain't got to be a plate!! A modest buckle will do just fine!! If you don't have one ask a friend to share. Most of these buckles are interchangable!

4.) A nice, clean, PRESSED shirt! Don't grab your shirt as you go in the ring after your little brother has stomped on it in the floor of your dad's pickup truck!! Again, most hotels have irons!! I prefer a button up shirt or a solid type pull over. It is totally a personal thing, but I HATE short sleeves and sleeveless tops in the show ring! I totally prefer long sleeve!! I personally think it is more attractive and professional looking!! Of course, do I even have to say "tuck it in"!

5.) It really bothers me to see index cards hanging off people's hind ends! All jokes aside I just prefer a number harness that you wear over your shirt! I believe it adds to the professional look!!

6.) Clean!! That is right! Please have a clean face and hands as clean as possible!

Girls: If you are at the age to wear make-up! Please feel free too! You do want to look your best! You need to have your hair pulled back or at least out of your face!! Matching ribbons for girls can really complete a look!! A little jewerly is fine; however, this isn't the Miss America Contest! Feel free to save your bling for the night life at the fair! A nice pair of earrings will do; however make sure you don't wear jewerly that makes a noise when you moves around!! You should know why!!!

Boys: NO CAPS!! NO CAPS!! NO CAPS!! If your hair is in your eyes get a hair cut!!

Now put on that "nobody can beat me" look and rock'n roll!

I just hate those fake smiles!! (and so does the judge!)

(If you can't afford something on this list don't let that discourage you. Just ask a friend to share or consult with your ag teacher or extension agent. I am sure they can help with some good advice.)