by Alyssa Harmon and Cody Ashley Professional Dress by Alyssa Harmon and Cody Ashley

Appropriate Dress Know the dress culture Dress appropriately for your job

First Impressions No second chances for first impressions Dressed professionally= convey trust.

10 Decisions People Make Based on First Impressions Social Position Economic Level Educational Level Trustworthiness Moral Character Level of sophistication Success-previous and current Social Heritage Economic Heritage Educational Heritage Good Employees?

Appropriate Dress for Men Solid colored dress shirts. Dress pants Dress socks Classy watch. Comfortable, shined dress shoes Plain leather belt

Appropriate Dress for Women Solid colored blouses. Dress pants or skirts Long-sleeved dress or with jacket Closed toed pumps Light makeup Simple jewelry

The Suit Research shows that when you are wearing a suit, it's easier to give orders and have them carried out. Dark colors=More powerful!

Colors that Tested Best for Professionals Medium range blue (the average blue in a man's suit) Gray (two shades lighter than charcoal) Navy (very dark blue) Camel Black Dark brown Beige Deep maroon (burgundy) Rust White is very powerful for women.

(and ridiculous patterns) Colors to Avoid Women: Most pastels, particularly pale yellow Bright orange Men and Women Most shades of green Mustard=very bad. (and ridiculous patterns)

Accessories Shoes: polished Jewelry: Quality, but simple Glasses: Look more authoritative. Pen: Carry quality writing implements

Business Casual Business casual dress is defined as a middle ground between business formal wear and casual wear.

Acceptable for Business Casual: Women Skirt (not mini-skirt) or trousers Dress shirt, polo, or sweater set Dress with appropriate skirt length

Acceptable for Business Casual: Men Dress shirt or polo shirt Cotton trousers Belt Modest shoes (such as loafers) Socks Blazer or business jacket (optional)

Unacceptable for Business Casual Gym clothes Rumpled or ripped clothing Miniskirts Underwear as outerwear Bare midriffs Flip-flops Shorts Revealing clothes

Tattoos Appear uneducated Wrong impression WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?

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