Dress for SuccessStephanie T.

Dress Importance in the Workplace

• First impressions do matter!.... And are lasting.

• Dress sends a message about who you are.

• Dress could have a big impact on your success in the workplace.

• Dress effects your credibility as a person and professional.

• Dressing professionally could get you a promotion.

Dress for company culture• Dress to reflect your job.

• Follow company’s dress code policy.

• If there’s no dress code, gauge what's acceptable.

• Dress appropriately for your company and your client.

• Dress practically for job activities.

• Dress to reflect your capabilities.

• Dress to make positive impression

• Dress to be taken seriously.

• Dress to reflect your professional attitude.

• It’s important to appear like you fit in.

Important Elements for Workplace Dress

• Organize your closest space to have a section of work appropriate attire.

• Shop for quality clothing.

• Shop for expensive clothing within your budget.

• Ladies spend more on: shoes, purses and belts.

• Men focus on having enough dress shirts with a blazer.

• Be fashionable.

• Dress like your superiors, not your peers.

• Make sure clothing is clean and crisp.

• Make yourself noticeable with your dress, in a good way.

• Show your individuality and originality.

Men’s Dress and Groom Guidelines

Dress• Two-piece suit

• Sport coat with trousers

• Tip of tie should end at belt

• Socks need to cover calves

• Belts should match shoes

Grooming • Have a hairstyle

• keep any facial hair properly groomed

• No five o’clock shadow

• Limit amount of after shave used

• clean, clipped, well-groomed nails

Men’s Dress Examples

Women’s Dress and Groom Guidelines

Dress• Dress Your Age

• Skirt suit or pantsuit

• No revealing clothing

• No tight clothing

• Skirts should be knee length

• Heels need to be reasonable height no more than 2.5”

Grooming • Less is more- go light on Makeup

and Perfume

• Hair needs to be styled

• Long hair needs to be pulled up and away from face

• No long nails or nail designs

• Groom eye borrows

Women’s Dress Examples

Business Casual

• Casual doesn’t mean sloppy.

• Casual doesn’t mean ignore rules.

• Follow companies policy.

• Remain professional.

• Men: trousers, sport jackets, sweaters, khakis, and polo shirts are all acceptable.

• Women: dresses, pants, skirts, blouses, sweater sets, and jackets are acceptable.

Do or Don’t?

It is form fitting. -Don’t

Emphasis’ her curves. -Don’t

Low cut and revels top of cleavage. -Don’t

Sleeveless blouse. -Don’t

Knee length skirt. -Do

Light makeup. -Do

Hair down. –Don’t

Her jewelry and accessories are acceptable.

She is well groomed for the profession setting.

Do or Don’t?

Suit. –Do

Tie in middle of belt. –Do

Groomed well. –Do

Outfit is perfectly acceptable for professional attire.

Should incorporate a watch.

References

•Brass, J. (2014). Workplace Style: 7 Tips to Dress for Success. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/julian-brass/workplace-style_b_1399441.html?

•McKay, D. R. (n.d.). Clothes Make the Man (or Woman). About Careers. Retrieved from http://careerplanning.about.com/cs/dressingforwork/a/dress_success.htm

•Pachter, B., & Magee, S. (2006). When the little things count-- and they always count: 601 essential things that everyone in business needs to know (2nd ed., pp. 48-76). New York: Marlowe.

•Under30CEO. (2012). 4 Ways to Dress for Success in an Increasingly Casual Workplace. Under30CEO. Retrieved from http://under30ceo.com/4-ways-dress-success-increasingly-casual-workplace/