Chapter 13 Your Appearance

I. Good Grooming --how you take care of yourself --clean, neat, and well dressed = good grooming

A. Hair 1. neatly trimmed 2. off your face 3. wash regularly 4. know company policy on mustache/beard

B. Skin 1. bathe or shower regularly 2. always use deodorant

C. Hands 1. shake hands all the time in business world 2. wash all the time/use hand sanitizer 3. keep nails trimmed 4. polished nails should be kept fresh

D. Breath 1. brush and floss all the time 2. visit dentist twice/year 3. mouthwash

E. Makeup and Fragrance 1. Keep them light

II. Wardrobe --different jobs = different dress --the way you dress has an effect on how people think of you

A. Dress Codes 1. set of clothing rules you must follow 2. why have one? a. image b. safety 3. relaxed dress codes (corporate casual and workday casual) a. more casual b. this is not NO DRESS CODE

B. Jewelry 1. safety C. Wardrobe Planning 1. wardrobe inventory--see what all you have and what you need 2. accessories--the extras needed to complete an outfit D. Avoiding Fads 1. items that are popular for 1 or 2 seasons

E. Shopping for Quality 1. quality = good = last longer 2. clothes must fit properly a. movement should be comfortable b. should lie smoothly without wrinkling, bunching, or sagging c. sleeves should cover wrist bone d. shirt or blouse sleeves should be longer than jacket sleeves e. should seams should come to the end of the shoulder bone f. men ’ s ties should extend to the belt g. pants should come to the top of the shoes

1. clean and iron clothes--neater and last longer (Use Figure 13-7 at top of page 173 for international symbols on care labels) F. Laundry and Ironing