Dress for Success
Page 2 You Are What You Wear! Job Interviews Examine from head to toe Experience and personality Before the Interview Read dressing tips Better you are dressed More confident you will feel
Page 3 Impressions First impressions First three minutes of the interview Impressions are nearly irreversible
Page 4 Project an Image of Professionalism Add to your appearance Business uniform Communicates Mature Stable Team member Conservative standard Wear business uniform (if known) Select an outfit That has been worn That is comfortable Check outfit Dry-clean Neat Repair
Page 5 Fine Points… Shoes comfortable and polished Signals: Good attention to details Instant killer Too much perfume Real jewelry No cloth watchbands No novelty tie tacks Organized/clean briefcase or purse
Page 6 Fine Points Cleaned and pressed coat Working order umbrella Conservative colors Black Tan Navy Gray Bring a pen and paper Allow time to dress Deal with emergencies
Page 7 WomenMen Solid color, conservative suit/dress Solid color, conservative suit Coordinated blouseWhite long sleeve shirt Moderate low-heel pumpsOver the calf dark socks, professional shoes Limited jewelryVery limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Tan, light or flesh-colored hosiery Conservative silk tie Sparse make-up and perfumeGo easy on the aftershave Manicured nailsNeatly trimmed nails Portfolio or briefcase
Page 8 Advice for Women Simple, tailored suits Tailored dresses Combination Dresses Jackets Simple blouses Natural fabrics Conservative colors Blue Gray Beige Black Avoid loud or flashy Styles Colors
Page 9 Advice for Men Tailored suits Navy Gray Beige Dark suits Light shirts Natural fabrics Business shoes Matching ties Low-key colors
Page 10 Dressing for Success on a Budget… Accessories Just enough for the outfit to look better Simple earrings Light, simple necklace Small, thin bracelet Simple ring Finishing touches Skin Hair Wear long hair up Nails
Page 11 Dressing for Success on a Budget... Good bargain hunter Mix and match outfits Make two or three outfits out of one Business suits Coordinate outfits Few blouses Couple pairs of slacks Black is a good choice
Page 12 Dressing for Success on a Budget Shoes are essential Few pairs to coordinate Scarfs Wear a couple times a week Use small portion of paycheck Personal maintenance Update styles Change of seasons
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Page 14 References Doyle, A. (2004). How to dress for an interview. Dressing for Success. Retrieved October 25, 2004, from Dressing for success. (2002). PageWise, Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2004, from