What Not to Wear

Crimes of Fashion

• Men’s fashion

faux pas• Women’s

fashion foibles• Avoiding arrest,

booking & prosecution

Men’s Fashion Faux Pas

• No white socks• No white pants• No turtle necks• No facial hair – or neatly

trimmed• No sunglasses• No mullets• No piercings• At least he’s wearing a

belt!

Oh, there’s more!

• No collarless shirts• No zipper jackets• No weird colors• No white shoes• No white socks• And, colors should

MATCH!

So, what can a guy wear?

• Suits, suits, suits!

• Long sleeve, button down shirts with collars

• Ties complement shirts

• Socks match shoes

• Shoes match belt

• If braces (suspenders), no belt

• Cufflinks if needed

• Colors for suits? Black, Navy or Dark Grey (prefer Black)

• Colors for shirts?

White, Corn silk or French Blue,

or Maroon

• Ties? Consider your complexion, eyes, and suit

• Not required to spend a lot of $$$

Feminine Fashion Foibles• No short skirts• No low-cut necklines• No open-toed sandals

More Issues

• No party-wear

• No clunky shoes

• No big jewelry

• No pastel colors

Still Problems

• No shiny fabrics• Avoid pants (unless

coach approved)• At least she has a

portfolio

And this?

• Looks frumpy• Hose should match

shoes or skin• Two piece outfits are

often too casual

So, what’s a girl to wear?

• Suits, suits, suits!

• Long sleeve button front (from neck down) shirts with collars

• Black closed toe, conservative pumps

• Black Hose

• A slip if your suit skirt is not lined

• Colors for suits? Black, Navy or Dark Grey (prefer Black)

• Colors for shirts?

White, Corn silk or French Blue,

or Maroon

• Not required to spend a lot of $$$

SHOES!

I just washed my hair and can’t do a thing with it

Shave!Umm…

NO!

Pluck!

Tweeze!

Wax!

Thread!

Something!

French manicure or natural color ONLY

Basically

If you look like a fashion victim or a fashion slave, or like a kid, you don’t look like a(n)

• Employee

• Professional

or a

Someone a company wants to hire!