DRESS FOR SUCCESS:YOUR GUIDE TO LOOKING SHARP

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL FOR WOMEN Matching suit jacket

and knee length (or longer) skirt or pants

Conservative colors, (i.e. navy, black, gray)

Long sleeve or short sleeve blouses

Dress shoes or dress boots with long skirts or pants only

Business Professional - Men Invest in your Suit; SPEND SOME MONEY Quality is cheap in the long run Get it tailored, make sure it fits (sleeves

not too long, pants not too high or too long)

Nothing Flashy (Try Dark Navy or Charcoal) Don’t try to send a fashion statement

2 or 3 buttons (always leave bottom button unbuttoned)

BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR WOMEN

Business knee-length dresses with suit jacket

Suit jacket and pressed pants (do not have to be of the same set)

Blouses Third piece Dress shoes or dress

boots with long skirts or pants only

Business Attire for Men

A mix between business casual and business professional

Wear slacks and a blazer/sport coat

Nice collared shirt underneath but no tie is required

Dress Shoes

BUSINESS CASUAL FOR WOMEN

Pressed khakis or slacks

Knee-length or longer dresses/skirts

Sweater sets Long or short sleeve

blouses Non-athletic socks

and shoes Dress shoes, heels,

or boots

Business Casual for Men

Wide range of business casual for men

Casual End: Pressed khakis and a polo-style shirt

Nice End: Dress slacks and a long sleeve button down

Shirts must have a collar Cannot wear athletic shoes or socks

INTERVIEW ATTIRE FOR WOMEN Suits:

Color: Navy, gray, cobalt blue, and black

Length of skirt: below the knee

Blouse: Best fabrics: Silk,

cotton, or rayon Color: Neutral

nothing overwhelming

Modest cut

Shoes: Match your suit, no

contrasting tones Color: Black or navy Style: Closed toe

pump with small heel (no more than 2 inches)

Accessories Neutral hose Belt and purse match

shoes Jewelry: subtle do not

want to draw attention to any one thing

“Casual” Casual for Guys and Gals

Doesn’t mean that you can show up wearing anything you want

Remember that you are still portraying an image of yourself

Don’t try out the newest fashion trends

Don’t overdress

Shoes & Ties & Belts

The color of your belt & shoes must match I suggest shoes with laces Shoes can make or break the suit, buy some high

quality shoes that shine Polish your shoes Socks need to be long enough to cover your leg

when your legs are crossed Belts can be of medium quality as long as they look

good A cheap tie can ruin a suit Make sure your tie is conservative, no crazy

designs or logos of your favorite cartoon characters