Professional Dress Guidelines

The Do’s and Don'ts of Business Attire

Different jobs have a varying definition of what appropriate attire may be.

For this assignment, we will assume that we are applying for a typical business position in an office setting.

Nothing makes an impression like a FIRST IMPRESSION!

Dress to impress

This could make or break your opportunity at a company

Basic Guidelines

Your clothes should be clean, neat, and ironed.

Clothes should be conservative: Either a solid color, a subtle pattern, or stripe.

Basic GuidelinesNEVER WEAR: Jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, or casual sandals!Also, cover or remove outward expressions of individuality: tattoos, piercings, hair coloring or styles

Remember: Not hiring, or firing, someone for refusing to adhere to company dress code policies

IS NOT DISCRIMINATION.

Men’s Professional DressMen should wear:

-Button down shirt

*TUCKED IN*

-Tie

-Slacks

-Dress shoes

-Belt

It is also acceptable to wear:

-Suits

-Jackets

-Sweaters

-Vests

Men’s Professional Dress

Outside of school, where facial hair is permitted, it needs to be well groomed.

Here in school, you need to have a clean shave.

Cologne is appropriate if you do not go overboard.

Men’s Professional Dress

Hair should be neat, and clean.

You should wear dress shoes or boots.

Men’s Professional Dress

Women’s Professional Dress

Women should wear:

-Pant Suits

-Dress Suits

-Dresses

-Nice Blouses

-Skirts

-Nice Slacks

Women’s Professional Dress

Clothes should fit correctly but not be tight fitting.

Skirts and dresses should be slightly above the knee or longer.

Do not show cleavage or undergarments.

We are not going to the club.

Sleeveless shirts should be covered with a jacket or sweater.

No spaghetti straps.

Women’s Professional Dress

Hair color and style should be conservative and neat.

Make up

should look natural and never overdone.

Women’s Professional Dress

Jewelry should be minimal.Scarves and simple jewelry are OK.

Shoes and sandals should be dressy.

Heels should not exceed 2.5-3”.

Please, do not wear something that is

going to get you an office referral.