Dress for Success

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Dress for Success
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Dress for Success

• "Clothes make the person."
• How a person dresses makes a statement about
  one's self-identification, image conveyed to
  others, and level of occupational aspiration.

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Business Formal

• Dos and Donts

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The Dos

• Chose a solid color, 2 piece skirt or pants suit.
  
• Chose Dark or neutral colors such as black, navy,
  or charcoal never bright colors such as red and
  never white!
• Select a 2 or 3 button jacket.
• Women, select a skirt length complementary to
  your build but is no shorter than two inches
  about the knee.

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Dos Continued

• Women select a white or ecru silk or silk blend
  shell for your suit.
• Men select a white or light blue shirt and a
  blue, red, or neutral tie.
• Do be sure your suit fits properly. Have your
  suit professionally altered if necessary.
• Women ALWAYS WEAR HOSE (select neutral color
  hose).

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Dos Continued

• Women
• Select a conservative necklace/or scarf, wear 1
  pair of earrings, 1 watch and 1 or 2 rings.
• Wear light makeup including blush, and mascara.
• Men
• Depending on the industry, any jewelry beyond a
  watch and wedding ring may be inappropriate
• Facial hair is discouraged, but it must be neat
  and trimmed if you dont want to get rid of it
  completely.
• Polish your leather shoes before each day of
  interviewing.
• Be sure you have well manicured nails. Women may
  wear polish that is a pale or natural color.

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The Donts

• Dont select print blouse or shirt.
• Dont arrive in either a suit that is too big or
  too small.
• Women Dont wear a shirt that exposes anything
  below your collar bones.
• Never, ever arrive in a Business environment
  without stockings or socks
• Men- never wear white socks. Socks should match
  your pants.

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Donts Continued

• Dont wear open toed/heel shoes
• Don't arrive in a sheer blouse.
• Don't arrive in clunky jewelry.
• Dont wear perfume or cologne.
• Don't arrive with chapped/unsightly hands.

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The Suit

• While men are usually limited to either solid or
  pinstripe suits, a woman can add to this list the
  varied category of patterns.
• Dark colors are best, whether its charcoal
  gray, navy blue, or black.
• Dresses with a matching jacket are an acceptable
  alternative to a suit for women in less
  conservative fields.

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The Suit

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• No saggy pants
• Make sure the hem of the pants don't get
• caught in the back of your shoe as you walk,
• don't get stepped on, or aren't too short.
• Generally your pants should cover the top part of
  your shoe.

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The Suit

• Women How long a skirt should you wear?
• In general it is best to stay knee length or
  below!
• Make sure you can sit down in comfort without
  having the skirt soar up!
• You want to be concentrating on your
  interactions with employers not worrying about
  staying covered up!!

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Mens Suits - Style

• Single-breasted style is appropriate
• 2, 3, or 4 button styles are fine, but always
  leave the bottom button undone.
• 4 button style may not be traditional enough for
  some jobs.
• Sleeves should fall at wrist, with the shirt
  ¼-1/2 longer

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Shirts Ties

• White, 100 cotton is best, but light blue is
  acceptable as well.
• Wear a plain t-shirt underneath
• Silk ties are preferred, as they tie easier.
• Ties can be visually bold, and look best when the
  contrast the shirt and suit colors.

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Business Casual
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Alternatives to the Suit

• Women can choose a dress-and-blazer combination
  or separates instead of the traditional suit.
• Men can wear slacks with a blazer or for more
  casual environments, slacks with a button up
  shirt and no jacket.
• A blazer with sweater with a skirt or slacks is
  acceptable.
• Neatly pressed chinos, khakis are also acceptable
  for the very casual business environment.

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Shirts and Sweaters

• Underneath a suit jacket, wear a tailored shirt.
• A fine gauge, good quality sweater is also
  appropriate.
• Women A white, off white or light blue cotton or
  silk blouse with conservative necklines and
  hidden or conservative buttons.

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Accessories
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Cosmetics

• Women A little make up is usually better than
  none for a polished look but be conservative in
  your color choices.
• Nails should be clean and well groomed and in
  conservative tones.
• Women avoid extremes of nail length and polish
  color, especially in conservative industries.

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Jewelry / Accessories

• Keep your accessory choices simple and leaning
  toward conservative.
• Definitely limit pierced jewelry to ears only. Do
  not wear nose or tongue jewelry.
• Cover any tattoos and avoid gaudy jewelry.
• If your industry is creative, you may have more
  flexibility than someone pursuing a conservative
  industry.

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Shoes

• Women
• Black, navy or brown closed-toe pumps or sling
  backs.
• Avoid mules or slides.
• Men
• Wing tip, cap toe, or split toe are standard.
• Lace-up is preferred over slide-in.
• Dress shoes in black, burgundy or brown are best.
  
• Shoes should be polished, and comfortable!

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Bag / Briefcase

• Women
• If you carry a purse, keep it small and simple,
  especially if you also carry a briefcase.
• Purse color should coordinate with your shoes.
• You may choose to carry a briefcase
• Leather is the best choice for briefcases micro
  fiber or fine wovens are also acceptable.
• A leather folio is a great choice for both men
  and women.

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Examples

• The following pictures are examples of common
  interview attire for women.

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