How to Dress for Success for Less

Welcome!

Introduction and Overview

Today’s presentation will cover: How to prepare and dress

appropriately for a job interview Current men’s professional attire Overview of ladies’ professional attire What our stores can do for you Q & A

Preparing for an Interview Do some advance research.

Check the company’s website or visit their location to learn about their culture and their dress code.

If you can, speak to someone within the company to see how the organization functions.

Learn about the company profile and history How long have they been in business? What is their corporate mission statement? Culture and Values?

Prepare a list of questions about the company, the position you are applying for and the work group you will be involved with upon hiring.

Can you tell me about opportunities for growth and development? How would you describe the leadership style within the company? How much teamwork vs. individual work should I expect?

First ImpressionsYou never get a second chance to make a first impression

Appropriate attire shows you are serious about the interview process and understand the nature of your selected industry. Dress relative to the company’s business profile.

In some industries your attire will be judged more critically, especially where customer contact and image presented to the customer matters.

You want your attire to be noticed as being appropriate and well-fitting, but you want the interviewer’s main attention focused on you.

It is better to be overdressed for an interview.

For interview suits, select classics that endure Changes in fashion may change the width of

lapels, the cut of pants, or the colors of blouses available in stores.

Basic professional attire does not change with the whims of fashion. For men, a good suit can last five years or longer, depending on its quality, how often you wear it, how well you care for it, and if it continues to fit you.

To extend the life of your suits, Moores will: Re-alter any previously altered seam free of

charge. Help you select a functional wardrobe with

timeless fashionability.

Classic suit coats and trousers for men

2-buttonnotch-lapel

3-buttonnotch-lapel

Pleated pants with

cuffs or plain bottom

Flat front pants with plain hems

Women’s professional suit coats and pants

2 piece matching pant suit

If you are pursuing an interview and are in doubt, observe well-dressed women in your industry on the job, at career fairs, at information sessions, etc.

Skirt hemmed to the knee

Pants with little or no break at the hem

2 piece matching skirt suit

Furnishings for men and women

Solid whitecotton shirt

and red silk tie

Blue stripe shirt and

patterned tie

Collared white cotton blouse

Patterned silk blouse with bow

tie neckline

Shoes and accessories for men and women

Black leather lace-up bike-toe shoe and matching

black belt

Black leather slip-on and charcoal grey socks

Black dress pump and matching portfolio

A few words about a tailored fit for men

Coat shoulders should fit snugly without beinguncomfortable

Lapels should lay flatly against chest Coat length should cover seat of pants Sleeve lengths should show small

amount of shirt cuff

Pant waist should ride just above hips

Seat and thigh should fit comfortably without being baggy

Pant bottom should break slightly

Pay attention to the details

Don’t wear your coat in the car on the way to the interview – hang it up.

Shoes should be clean and polished. Shirts should be clean and well pressed. Hair should be neat and interview appropriate. Fingernails should be clean and trimmed. Keep jewelry and watches to a subtle minimum. Avoid strong perfumes or colognes. A breath mint prior to meeting the interviewer is helpful. Check yourself in the restroom mirror prior to the

interview to make sure you look your best.

What Moores can do for you…

Tuxedo rentals Prom Rep Program Expert wardrobe consultation 50% off regular price coupon on suits

and 25% off all other merchandise – when you rent a tuxedo for Prom.

Professional attire Casual attire

Tuxedo rentals Over 115 locations

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Prom Rep Program When you become a Prom Rep, you can earn a

free tux rental and monetary rewards just by encouraging your fellow students to rent their formalwear from Moores

Number of Rentals Needed

Award for Male or Female Reps

Alternative Award for Female Reps

Rental AwardCash

RewardVisa Gift

Card

10 Free Tux Rental N/A $100

20 Free Tux Rental $25 $125

30 Free Tux Rental $50 $150

40 Free Tux Rental $75 $175

50 or more Free Tux Rental $100 $200

Well Made. Well Priced. Well Dressed.

We’re more than a suit store

For all your interview accessories…

How to Tie a TieSee last page of handout

We’re more than a suit store

From premium denim…

We’re more than a suit store

to casual tops and accessories…

We’re more than a suit store

to shoes for your interview and more …

Professional, Formal, or Casual…You’re going to like the way you look

We Guarantee It!

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