Post on 31-Mar-2015
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Objectives Identify how having a professional appearance
can lead to workplace success Differentiate between “professional attire” and
“business casual” Classify the components of traditional business
dress for men and women Distinguish between appropriate and
inappropriate business attire for their positions and workplaces
Create an appropriate outfit for a job interview Assess how to dress for success for their work
environment
FIRSTIMPRESSIONS
You are an HR Recruiter, the following individuals are here for an interview. What are your first impressions?
You can call the company and ask! You can go on their website
Corporation/Business business attire Once you are hired, you should be
given a company dress code policy
How to find a company dress code?
Example of Company Dress Code Policy
Women: Dresses
Skirts Dress slacks Blouses Dress shoes Sweaters Nylons or stocking
Appropriate Business AttireBusiness attire is to be worn Monday and through Friday. Appropriate business attire for employee include the following:
Men: o Blazers, suits, or sport coatso Dress slacks o Ties o Dress shirts with buttons and collarso Dress shoes
Example of Company Dress Code Policy
Appropriate Casual Business Attire Casual business attire may be worn on Friday of each week.Appropriate casual business attire for employees including the following:
Meno Sport coats or blazerso Slacks, Chinos or Dockerso Polo shirts with collarso Oxford button-down shirtso Sweaters and cardiganso Loafers and huaracheso Sweaters
Womeno Slackso Stirrup pantso Walking shortso Polo shirtso Culottes, skorts, or splint skirtso Loafers and huaracheso Sweaters
Example of Company Dress Code Policy
Plain or pocket T-shirts Cutoffs T-shirts with logos Athletic wear Thongs of any kind Blue denim jeans Spandex or Lycra such as
biker shorts Tennis shoes Tank tops, tube tops,
halter tops with spaghetti
straps
Deck shoes Underwear as outerwear Beach wear Midriff length tops Provocative attire Off-the-shoulder tops Workout clothes or shoes
Evening wear
Unacceptable Attire
How to dress for the business environment?
What comes to mind when you think of “professional” workplace attire?
1. Professional Attire
Refers to companies with a formal, professional Dress Code.
Employees are expected to project a professional image.
Men must wear a conservative suit and tie with polished black/brown dress shoes.
Women must wear a conservative pant suit, skirt suit, or dress with closed toe dress shoes.
Examples of Professional Attire for Women
Professional Skirt Suit
Professional Dress
Professional pant suit
Conservative two-piece business suits paired with polished lace up leather shoes.
What comes to mind when you think of “Business Casual/ Casual Fridays” workplace attire?
2. Business Casual/Casual Fridays
Refers to “dressing down” a retreat from traditional business professional attire.
Differs depending on the
organization. Some organizations will allow jeans/khakis with a blazer and/or dress shirt, while others prefer dress pants, and a traditional dress shirt.
Examples of Business Casual: Men
Examples of Business Casual: Women
What dilemmas do you face in staying comfortable, and professional at work?
Tips to remain comfortable and professional in workplace attire
Wear the correct clothing size. Professionally tailor your clothes to fit
your body. Ladies, wear a modest heel (3 inches
and under) For added comfort and heel support,
try Dr. Scholls massaging gel insoles.
Professional Hairstyles for Women
Professional Hairstyles for Men
How much make up should women wear at work?
The “natural look”
Professional Shoes for Women
Professional Shoes for Men
What colors are best for the workplace?
Conservative Pastels Colors
Avoid Bright Colors
Avoid “busy” patterns
Color Disasters
This is not flattering on anyone…
Are you going to the beach, or are you here to work?
More color disasters!
Way too bright…
If you plan to be successful, don’t wear this…
Professional Colors
What not to wear
What not to Wear: Accessories
What not to Wear: Accessories
Unprofessional Hairstyles for Women
Unprofessional Hairstyles for Men
Make-Up
Make-Up
UnprofessionalWomen’s Shoes
UnprofessionalMen’s Shoes
What not to wear: Women
What not to wear: Women
What not to wear: Women
What not to wear: Men
What not to wear:Men
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