Dress to Impress

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Dress to Impress

• Katie DeRitter
• Recruiting Assistant,
• Center for Career Services

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The Basics

• The traditional rules of interview dress are
  still the best rules
• Simple and Conservative
• Apparel should be clean and pressed.
• Apparel should fit well and remain in place when
  sitting or walking.
• Your interviewing wardrobe should consist of the
  basics
• A solid color.
• Conservative suit with a coordinated shirt or
  blouse.
• Moderate shoes.
• A portfolio or briefcase.

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The Basics

• Hygiene
• Clean hair
• Fresh breath
• Men (clean shaved)
• Controlled body odor
• Body Decorations
• No visible tattoos
• No visible body piercing

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Guidelines for Women
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Womens Suits

• When interviewing for a professional position, a
  classic suit is a must have.
• Choose a solid color so you'll be properly
  attired, regardless of where you're interviewing.
  

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Womens Suits

• High End Suit Makers
• Ann Taylor
• Ann Taylor Loft
• Jones New York
• Casual Corner
• Kasper
• Talbots
• Banana Republic
• Worthington

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Womens Suits

• Petite Sizes
• Ann Taylor
• Ann Taylor Loft
• Petite Sophisticate
• Talbots

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Womens Blouses

• Fitted or loose fit.
• Consider a cotton or silk collared shirt or a
  blouse.
• The color or pattern should coordinate with your
  suit.
• Absolutely no cleavage.

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Skirt and Hosiery

• Skirt is knee length.
• Buy skin-matching panty hose.
• No Prints
• Consider support hose if you're going to be on
  your feet all day.

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Womens Shoes

• Flats or shoes with a low/moderate heel will
  comfortably dress-up your interview attire.
• Make sure your shoes match or coordinate with
  your suit.
• No open-toed shoes.

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Hygiene

• Hair
• Clean
• Neat
• Conservative
• Dont play with hair
• Make-Up
• Sparse
• Light perfume
• Manicured nails
• Conservative and natural colors.

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Accessories

• Small
• Natural
• Pearls
• Silver/diamond
• Gem stones
• No jingling bracelets
• Cell phone OFF

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Carrying Cases

• Briefcase or purse, but not both.
• Also consider a simple portfolio as an effective
  substitute.

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Professional Over Trendy
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Guidelines for Men
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Mens Suits

• The Suit
• Wear a matching suit in navy, black or gray
  (pinstripe or solid).
• Wear a navy blazer and gray dress slacks.
• The Shirt
• Wear white or blue dress shirt that contrasts
  with the jacket and/or tie.
• And iron them if they are new!!

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The Tie

• A (silk or silk-like) tie should coordinate with
  the jacket and pant.
• Choose a tie that strongly contrasts with the
  color of your shirt.
• Select subtle or simple patterns to enhance
  credibility.

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Shoes

• Shoes
• Wear conservative, clean, and polished shoes.
• Select lace-up, not slip-on dress shoes.
• The color should be dark or blend with pant.
• Belt
• Select a leather belt that visually blends or
  matches your shoes.

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Socks

• Socks should be calf-length or above the calf.
• Choose natural-fiber blends that allow a flow of
  air and do not hold in perspiration and heat.
• NO WHITE SOCKS!!!!

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Hygiene

• A short hair cut and no facial hair is expected
• Cologne should never be strong. A fragrance can
  cause an allergic reaction or offend the
  interviewer.

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Carrying Cases

• Your briefcase is part of visual effect.
• Also consider a simple portfolio as an effective
  substitute.
• No commercial logos.

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Dressing on Budget

• Plan aheadand Dont Pay Full Price!!!
• Invest in impressive, classic, well-made
  separates that can be combined for a
  'professional' or 'casual Friday' look
• Purchase matching components. Having options such
  as wearing a skirt or pant with jacket or vest
  multiplies possible combinations.
• Use shirts/blouses/sweaters to create variety of
  visual effects.
• Select ties/scarves and jewelry that add to
  possible visual variety.

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Do Your Research

• Ask about the dress code at the company
• Some fields have stricter guidelines than others
  finance/law/accounting
• Dress for the position 2 levels higher than what
  you are interviewing for
• When in doubt, dress conservatively!

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Questions and Answers