Those two schools in particular possess a positive attitude, and it carries over to a positive performance. It's a lot like sports. If you come mentally prepared and are focused, it will spread to others who are participating. Image Is Everything How your members look and speak at a conference can have either a negative or positive impact, so think twice before pulling out those old jeans and using curse words or excessive slang. Conferences are a dress rehearsal for what life will be like beyond college.
More business attire provides more of a business atmosphere.
To me, it's a time to dress to impress. Some conferences call for casual wear for physical challenges or all-day events. What is worn matters a lot. Basically, students need to dress comfortably, because we want them to get involved and participate. They will be very active, and that's hard to do in suits and dresses.