HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS

BY JAY CHOPRA, DAELYN ARTHUR, & DANIELLE MUSSER

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

• In a business environment, appearance does matter.• Dressing for Success is all about first impressions.• You want to dress for the role you want.• How can you make the best physical impression possible

to someone you have never met?

BUSINESS CASUAL

• Business casual is a little less formal than normal business wear, but is still used to give off the professional impression• Business casual is mostly slacks, khakis, a dress shirt, or a

polo shirt.• It is usually used for daily days in the office, or information

sessions.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

• Business professional is used for if you have an interview or if you are going to be giving a presentation.• Business professional consists of suit jackets, neutral

colors, conservative footwear, and pant suits.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Keep it simple• Always make sure colors match• Avoid baggy clothing• Iron out the wrinkles• Avoid flashy jewelry • Make-up should be modest• Appropriate Shoes

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE—WOMEN • Business Professional• Pant or Skirt Suit• Button-down, collared, or

simple round neckline in a basic color

• A classic pump is recommended

• Hosiery must be worn with skirts

BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE--WOMEN

• Business Casual• Pants in a dark color• Button down collared dress

shirt or blouse• Dress shoe matching pant color• Keep Accessories Simple: no

flashy jewelry or makeup

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE—MEN

• Black, Navy, or Gray Suit• Clean Long-Sleeved Button Down Shirt• A Simple Tie• Polished Dress Shoes• Minimal Accessories• Well-Groomed Hair and Facial Hair

BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE

• Khakis or Suit-Pants• Well-pressed Button-Down shirt • Polo Shirt• Sports Coat (optional)• Black or Brown Shoes• Minimal Accessories • Well-Groomed Hair and Facial Hair

WHAT NOT TO WEAR IN THE BUSINESS WORLD

For Women:• Low necklines

• Cropped tops and t-shirts• Jeans, leggings, and athletic wear

• Short skirts• Sandals, flip-flops, sneakers

• Loud prints• Over done makeup

• Strong over powering perfume

For Men:

• Untucked shirts

• T-shirts

• Jeans, sweatpants, and shorts

• Loud prints

• Sandals, tennis shoes, hiking and work boots

• Strong cologne

• Messy hair

ACTIVITY

HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS

BY JAY CHOPRA, DAELYN ARTHUR, & DANIELLE MUSSER