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OVERVIEW• Building your Professional Wardrobe • Specifics of Dress• Women • Men • Business Casual vs. Professional • Final Thoughts & Questions
BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE• Look at your current wardrobe before shopping• Look for clothes that could be used if paired with a professional piece
Ex: a nice button down, neutral undershirts, dress shoes etc.
• Shop Smart• Think in advance, look for sales• Buy versatile pieces
BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE Females
• Black pencil skirt• White blouse• Wide leg trousers (grey and black)• Modest black heels • Neutral professional bag• Black cardigan/blazer
Males• Black and grey dress pants• White long sleeve shirt• Dress pants with matching jacket • Black dress shoes and socks • 3 ties (patterns, if any should not be loud) • Black Belt
The Essentials
THE SPECIFICS WOMEN
• Skirts• Should be 2 inches above the
knee• Sitting down test – thighs should
still be covered • Jewelry
• Studs, a modest necklace, and a few rings are acceptable• Avoid dangling earrings, and loud
bracelets (Alex and Ani’s!!)
THE SPECIFICS WOMEN
• Shoes• Closed toe• Less than 2 inches high
• Socks • Should match pants• Stockings should be worn
with skirts
THE SPECIFICSWOMEN
• Hair• Keep it away from face• Keep it natural • Well groomed and washed
• Nails • Painted a natural color
• Makeup• Clean and natural, not a time to test a
new look or product
• Coverage• Tops- Straps should be more than three
fingers wide • Avoid low-cut, sheer, and tight tops
THE SPECIFICSMEN
• Suits• Pants and jackets should always
match• Best material is pure wool or a
wool blend• Stick with colors like navy,
charcoal, black and gray • Patterns if any should be muted
• Shirts • Best material is cotton or a
cotton blend• Long sleeved shirts are more
professional than short sleeved
THE SPECIFICS MEN
• Ties • Should reach the top of your belt
buckle• Know how to tie a tie correctly – NEVER
use a clip on! • Quality ties are made from silk and
won’t wrinkle• Stick to geometric, diagonal stripes, or
small to medium dotted patterns • With colors make sure to compliment
your suit
Enhance your appearance not over power it
THE SPECIFICSMEN
• Shoes• Best material is leather • Socks must match the color of pants
• Hair • Keep it short and well groomed• Facial hair should be shaven off or at
least very well groomed
• Belts• Make sure belt matches shoes and
pants
FINAL THOUGHTSDo• Wear deodorant, brush your teeth, trim and polish nails, brush hair• Wear appropriate jewelry• Check the weather • Feel comfortable, confident, and career ready!
Don’t • Wear overpowering cologne or perfume