Professional DressCreated by Mrs. WilsonPresented by Ms. Sthole

Tips for Dressing

for Success

Dress for Success

Though it may seem petty, appearance is critical to first impressions

You never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression

So, let’s get started…

Ladies First…

General Tips Dress conservatively Style hair conservatively, the focus

should be YOU Avoid excessive jewelry Go easy on the perfume

Ladies First…

General Tips Use make-up sparingly, less is more No chipped fingernail polish Be confident in what you wear

Examples of Professional Dress for Women

Pant SuitDress

Pants with Nice Top

Ladies

Avoid trendy fashions Avoid bright colors, loud fashions, &

patterns that clash Classic clothing conveys power

Charcoal gray or navy suit or pantsuit Nice pair of dress pants Nice dress White blouse Black pumps Black hose

Business Casual

Examplesfor Ladies

Gentlemen

General Tips Avoid strong cologne Shave Clean, trimmed nails

Gentlemen

General Tips No visible piercings Wear a belt Empty your pockets, no bulges and no

jingling your change – it’s a distraction from YOU!

Examples of Professional Dress for Men

SuitBusiness Casual

Gentlemen

Navy or dark blue suits are best Pick a collar shirt with cuffs White shirts with business suits Don’t let the tie hang too long Part your hair to one side Wear long socks Leather lace-up or slip on business

shoes

General Tips for All

Take a shower Make sure clothes fit properly Wear clean, freshly-pressed clothes Check your clothes for holes, stains,

missing buttons, frayed hems

Business Casual May Be

Appropriate For

Your Day

A Sweater with Nice

Pants

Khakis and a Collar Shirt

General Tips for All

When in doubt, error on the conservative side Dressing sharp shows respect for the manager

and the job Your dress should indicate

you want to be taken seriously

Examples of Professional Dress