Dress for SuccessDress for Successor…or…

How to look the part To win the position!!

CRInternship Workshop Series, 2012

So…So…

It’s 2013 – What IS good business attire? And, what is expected of YOU in the

business world?

Let’s take a look -- Let’s take a look --

Professional Interview AttireProfessional Interview Attire

dark suits for business organizations

conservative jacket w/ tailored slacks can also be appropriate

Neatly ironed, long sleeved white shirt is preferred  

Men’s Professional Dress….Men’s Professional Dress….Avoid flashy ties; a

subtle design is usually suitable

Jewelry should be kept to a minimum; watch and single finger ring is fine.

Removing any body piercing is advised

Color coordinate socks with black polished shoes is recommended

Women’s Professional DressWomen’s Professional Dress Conservative dress or

suit with a knee-length skirt is most appropriate. Avoid wearing pants to the interview.

Hose should not be darker than your skirt. A neutral flesh tone is always a safe choice. Take an extra pair just in case. 

Women’s Professional DressWomen’s Professional Dress

 Accessorize with subtle jewelry & stick with natural looking make-up.

Removing any body piercings is advised.

Closed toed shoes that coordinate with your suit or dress are appropriate.

Appropriate dress? Appropriate dress? For what venue?For what venue?

Appropriate Dress? Appropriate Dress? When?When?

Inappropriate attire, for both Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:men and women, includes:

- Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears

- Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts

Inappropriate dress…Inappropriate dress…

Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut blouses/tops/ dresses/skirts

T-shirts, Lycra™, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits

As well as…As well as…

- Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee-boots- Athletic wear, including sneakers- Hats or flannel fabric clothing- Bolo ties- Visible foundation garments

Your first Impression…Your first Impression…

Yes or No?Yes or No?

The Good, The Bad, & The The Good, The Bad, & The UglyUgly

Zippers, Length, and MoreZippers, Length, and More

More Professional OptionsMore Professional Options

Let us give you a hand-bag!Let us give you a hand-bag!

Leave the Baggage at home!Leave the Baggage at home!

Let’s discuss some DETAILSLet’s discuss some DETAILS

Time for a little QUIZ!!Time for a little QUIZ!!

Prints and StripesPrints and Stripes

It is acceptable to mix stripes and prints in business attire, especially in springtime.

◦ True◦ False

Dress Length – Ladies?Dress Length – Ladies?

A. Dress/skirt Length is acceptable above the knee for a work environment

B. Dress/skirt length is acceptable just above the ankle for a business work environment

C. Dress/skirt length is most acceptable just below the knee for a work environment

Men–Shirt Sleeve LengthMen–Shirt Sleeve Length

In the summer months, it is completely acceptable to wear a short sleeve shirt under your sports coat to work. True False

JewelryJewelry

(Men) It is acceptable to wear earrings to work, as long as they aren’t “flashy” or too large.

◦ True◦ False

Jewelry Jewelry (Women) It is acceptable to wear multiple

necklace chains, even if they become tangled throughout the day. True False Don’t know

JewelryJewelry

(Unisex) – the jewelry fashion of enlarging earlobes (gage earrings) is acceptable to continue with, as long as the earrings aren’t “flashy” or interfere with the work environment.

◦ True◦ False◦ Don’t know

Shoes - WomenShoes - Women

Shoes with heels higher than 2.0 inches are acceptable at the workplace for daytime, if you are attending meetings throughout the day and not walking around a lot.

◦ True◦ False◦ Don’t know

Shoes - UnisexShoes - Unisex

In the summer, open toed sandals are acceptable footwear in the workplace

◦ True ◦ False

SandalsSandals

Sandals are acceptable in the workplace, especially if you’re going sock-less (both men and women)

◦ True◦ False

Shoes – evening wearShoes – evening wear

It is acceptable to wear evening shoes* (women) to work, because there is a company function after work that requires them.

◦ True◦ False

*(includes strappy heels, stilettos, slings)

Hair and GroomingHair and Grooming

Your hair should be freshly groomed every

6 weeks 8 weeks 10 weeks

When working in an business environment.

Suit colorsSuit colors

The most professionally accepted color suit, for either men or women, is

◦ Black◦ Navy Blue◦ Sage Green

Suit ColorSuit ColorSuit color for every day business can vary in

shades, but should always stay in the dark, solid color line of blue or black.A. TrueB. False

Neck TiesNeck Ties

When giving a presentation, the most appropriate color tie to wear is:

◦ Yellow◦ Tan◦ Green◦ Red

WHY?

EarringsEarrings

Any earring that hangs below the earlobe more than 1/2” or is “dangling” is acceptable for office day attire (men and women).◦ True◦ False

Now let’s field some of Now let’s field some of your questions!your questions!