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Dress for Success
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Dress for Success
"Clothes make the person."
How a person dresses makes a statement about one's self-identification, image conveyed to others, and level of occupational aspiration.
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Business Formal
Do’s and Don’ts
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The Do’s
• Chose a solid color, 2 piece skirt or pants suit.
• Chose Dark or neutral colors such as black, navy, or charcoal never bright colors such as red and never white!
• Select a 2 or 3 button jacket. • Women, select a skirt length
complementary to your build but is no shorter than two inches about the knee.
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Do’s Continued
• Women select a white or ecru silk or silk blend shell for your suit.
• Men select a white or light blue shirt and a blue, red, or neutral tie.
• Do be sure your suit fits properly. Have your suit professionally altered if necessary.
• Women: ALWAYS WEAR HOSE (select neutral color hose).
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Do’s Continued
Women: – Select a conservative necklace/or scarf, wear 1 pair of
earrings, 1 watch and 1 or 2 rings. – Wear light makeup including: blush, and mascara.
• Men:– Depending on the industry, any jewelry beyond a watch
and wedding ring may be inappropriate– Facial hair is discouraged, but it must be neat and
trimmed if you don’t want to get rid of it completely.
• Polish your leather shoes before each day of interviewing.
• Be sure you have well manicured nails. Women may wear polish that is a pale or natural color.
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The Don’ts
• Don’t select print blouse or shirt. • Don’t arrive in either a suit that is too big
or too small. • Women: Don’t wear a shirt that exposes
anything below your collar bones. • Never, ever arrive in a Business
environment without stockings or socks• Men- never wear white socks. Socks
should match your pants.
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Don’ts Continued
• Don’t wear open toed/heel shoes • Don't arrive in a sheer blouse. • Don't arrive in clunky jewelry. • Don’t wear perfume or cologne. • Don't arrive with chapped/unsightly
hands.
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The Suit
• While men are usually limited to either solid or pinstripe suits, a woman can add to this list the varied category of patterns.
• Dark colors are best, whether it’s charcoal gray, navy blue, or black.
• Dresses with a matching jacket are an acceptable alternative to a suit for women in less conservative fields.
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The Suit
. • No saggy pants
• Make sure the hem of the pants don't getcaught in the back of your shoe as you walk,don't get stepped on, or aren't too short.
• Generally your pants should cover the top part of your shoe.
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The Suit
Women: How long a skirt should you wear? • In general it is best to stay knee
length or below! • Make sure you can sit down in
comfort without having the skirt soar up! • You want to be concentrating on your
interactions with employers not worrying about staying covered up!!
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Men’s Suits - Style
• Single-breasted style is appropriate• 2, 3, or 4 button styles are fine, but
always leave the bottom button undone.
• 4 button style may not be traditional enough for some jobs.
• Sleeves should fall at wrist, with the shirt ¼”-1/2” longer
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Shirts & Ties
• White, 100% cotton is best, but light blue is acceptable as well.
• Wear a plain t-shirt underneath• Silk ties are preferred, as they tie
easier.• Ties can be visually bold, and look best
when the contrast the shirt and suit colors.
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Business Casual
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Alternatives to the Suit
• Women can choose a dress-and-blazer combination or separates instead of the traditional suit.
• Men can wear slacks with a blazer or for more casual environments, slacks with a button up shirt and no jacket.
• A blazer with sweater with a skirt or slacks is acceptable.
• Neatly pressed chinos, khakis are also acceptable for the very casual business environment.
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Shirts and Sweaters
• Underneath a suit jacket, wear a tailored shirt.
• A fine gauge, good quality sweater is also appropriate.
• Women: A white, off white or light blue cotton or silk blouse with conservative necklines and hidden or conservative buttons.
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Accessories
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Cosmetics
• Women: A little make up is usually better than none for a polished look but be conservative in your color choices.
• Nails should be clean and well groomed and in conservative tones.
• Women: avoid extremes of nail length and polish color, especially in conservative industries.
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Jewelry / Accessories
• Keep your accessory choices simple and leaning toward conservative.
• Definitely limit pierced jewelry to ears only. Do not wear nose or tongue jewelry.
• Cover any tattoos and avoid gaudy jewelry.
• If your industry is creative, you may have more flexibility than someone pursuing a conservative industry.
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Shoes
• Women: – Black, navy or brown closed-toe pumps or sling
backs. – Avoid mules or slides.
• Men– Wing tip, cap toe, or split toe are standard. – Lace-up is preferred over slide-in. – Dress shoes in black, burgundy or brown are
best.
• Shoes should be polished, and comfortable!
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Bag / Briefcase
• Women: – If you carry a purse, keep it small and simple,
especially if you also carry a briefcase. – Purse color should coordinate with your shoes.
• You may choose to carry a briefcase• Leather is the best choice for briefcases;
micro fiber or fine wovens are also acceptable.
• A leather folio is a great choice for both men and women.
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Examples
• The following pictures are examples of common interview attire for women.
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