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Dress for SuccessAppearance and Nonverbal Communication

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Dress for Success

“You never have a second chance to make a first impression”

Unknown

“The apparel often proclaims the man” William Shakespeare

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First Impressions Count

It takes less than 5seconds to forma first impression.• Social Status• Health• Education level• Intelligence• Ambition

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Personal Image

Is the tip of the iceberg…Is the tip of the iceberg…only a fraction showsonly a fraction shows

Your image has the Your image has the power to attract or repel power to attract or repel others others

Take advantage of your Take advantage of your personal image make it a personal image make it a walking advertisement!walking advertisement!

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First Impression…How are you judged?

• Appearance and body language = 55%

• How you talk = 38%intonation, pacing and inflection

• What you say = 7%verbal content

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• Studies show it can take 21 repeated good experiences with a person to make up for a bad first impression.

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Handshake• Introduce yourself,

smile, and maintain eye contact

• Extend hand first

• Firm grip

• Be the last to let go

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Smile and maintain eye contact

• Confident• Friendly• Positive

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Smile

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”

Mother Theresa

“Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.”

Janet Lane

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Women

Do wear:• Dark colored jackets with

matching skirt or slacks

• Closed toe dress shoes with a 2 to 3 inch heel

• Plain hose

• Well groomed hair and nails

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Women

Don’t wear:• short skirts • lingerie-style

blouses under suits • mule shoes • ponytails or braids• gaudy or flashy

jewelry

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Women

Do wear somemake-up

Before After

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Why wear make-up?

• Tasteful make-up shows attention to detail

• Studies show women who wear make-up earn 20 to 30 percent more money

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Would make-up help this woman get a job?

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Supermodel Kate Moss

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Don’t wear too much make-up

Women

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Men

Do wear:• pants that fit at the

waist

• loafers with dress pants or khakis

• Matching belt and shoes

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Men

• tailored shirts for trim bodies

• full-cut shirts for larger physiques

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Men

• For a power look: a dark-colored suit, white shirt, tie, lace-up dress shoes

• For a stylish look: blazer, crew-neck sweater, dress pants, loafers

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Dress For the Job

• Ask what the dress code is in advance

• It’s better to overdress for an interview

How To Dress For a Job Interview

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Men

Don’t wear:

• trendy clothing

• unusual styles

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Men and women

• Don’t wear heavy perfume or cologne

• Don’t smoke or drink alcohol before the interview

• Don’t chew gum

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Men and women

• Turn off cell phones

• Email address (Is it appropriate for business?)

• Arrive on Time!

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Clothing resources

Dress for Success Dallas (P.O. Box 702107) Dallas, TX  75307 Phone: 972-509-9018 Fax: 972-423-4512 [email protected]

Dress for Success

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Local resources

• thrift stores

• churches

• consignment shops

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Library Books

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Make your 30 seconds count!

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Do Not Wear …

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Trendy, revealing, casual, or wrinkled clothing

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Clothing that is ripped or torn

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Unusual or strange hairstyles or colors

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Tongue piercings that cause speech impediments

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Tattoos in locations that can’t be covered with

clothing

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Low rise pants

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Questions?

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Questions

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Dress for SuccessEvery Weds.