Business Professional Dress

Interview Dress Guidelines

For

Men and Women

Remember…

Your wardrobe reflects who you are, don’t let it say the wrong things!

Rule of Thumb: Dress one level above

everyone else there

No matter what you wear, be professional

Women’s Dress Guidelines

Suit (pants or skirt) Skirt should be

conservative dark colors, i.e. black,

navy, or charcoal gray Blouses should be simple

in style, white or soft color

Stockings that match your skin tone

Accessories

Shoes should be conservative No strappy sandals! No platform shoes Closed toe shoes

No bulky purses/bags

DRESS FOR SUCCESS-MEN

Suit-Dark blue, gray, muted

pin-stripes Shirt-White, pale blue or

yellow Tie-Conservative, classic Shoes-Polished dress shoes

Other, Other, Other

Portfolio to carry paperworkLight on the perfume/cologneBe well groomed!

Get a hair cut Shave

Other Accessories-Jewelry

Wear one pair of simple earrings for these events. Rings and bracelets can be worn but in moderation and if

they are essential to you. One ring on each hand is most appropriate.

Jewelry should never be a distraction for you or the employer.

What NOT to Wear in an Interview-Top 20 Wardrobe Malfunctions

1. Carrying a backpack or fannypack instead of a briefcase or portfolio: Some image consultants suggest women ditch their purse, too!

2. Sunglasses on top of your head or headphones around your neck.

3. Too-short skirts: Forget what some of those gals on 'The Apprentice' are wearing. Your skirt should cover your thighs when you are seated.

4. The wrong tie: Ties should be made of silk, no less than three and a quarter inches wide with a conservative pattern. Image consultants say the best colors are red or burgundy.

5. Overly bright or large-patterned clothing: With the possible exception of creative fields like advertising, it's best to stick with navy, black or gray.

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6. Heavy makeup on women (or any makeup on a man)

7. Earrings on men:: avoid wearing any jewelry unless it is a wedding ring, class ring or watch.

8. More than one set of

earrings on women

9. Facial piercings, tongue jewelry or

visible tattoos

10. Ill-fitting clothes:

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11. Long fingernails, especially with bright or specialty polishes.

13. Short-sleeved shirts, even worse when worn with a tie

14. Fishnets, patterned hosiery or bare legs (no matter how tan you are).

15. Men whose socks don't match their shoes, or whose socks are too short and leave a gap

Wardrobe Malfunctions Cont…

16. Rumpled or stained clothing: If interviewing late in the day.

17. Scuffed or inappropriate footwear, including sneakers, stilettos, open-toed shoes and sandals

18. Strong aftershaves, perfumes or colognes: Many people are allergic to certain scents.

19. Belts and shoes that don't match

20. Telltale signs that your wearing a new suit. Remove all tags and extra buttons -- and remember to cut off the zigzag thread that keeps pockets and slits closed!

What to wear for your interview???

Guys (minimum) Nice dress slacks (kaki pants ok if interviewing

for a “trade” Nice long sleeve dress shirt Tie Clean dress shoes

What to wear for your interview???

Girls (minimum) Conservative skirt or dress pants, dress capris Blouse or button down shirt….conservative is

key! If you are wearing a skirt, you need to wear

stockings...no bare legs! Closed toe shoes, or professional dress shoes (no

strappy sandals or extremely high heels)