Dress For Success By: Ron Billingslea Ron Billingslea LeAndrew Davis LeAndrew Davis Kerry Dixon Durya McDonald Durya McDonald Willie McKenzie Willie McKenzie Kenny Spencer Kenny Spencer Sean Watson

Professional Image Tips for Men 1. Wear dark suits. Buy the best quality gabardine suit 1. Wear dark suits. Buy the best quality gabardine suit that you can afford. Tan suits are fine in the summer, that you can afford. Tan suits are fine in the summer, but pale grey suits should always be avoided. 2. Avoid brown suits in business settings. 3. Unless you have an expert eye, use caution with black but pale grey suits should always be avoided. 2. Avoid brown suits in business settings. 3. Unless you have an expert eye, use caution with black suits. 4. Wear ties in bold colors, as opposed to pastels. suits. 4. Wear ties in bold colors, as opposed to pastels.

More Tips for a Successful Image 5. In high-powered business situations, wear white shirts 5. In high-powered business situations, wear white shirts that are superbly cut and made from the finest cotton. that are superbly cut and made from the finest cotton. They make your image more powerful. 6. Avoid pastel shirts, like pink and blue. 7. Develop good posture. It is worth a million dollars in They make your image more powerful. 6. Avoid pastel shirts, like pink and blue. 7. Develop good posture. It is worth a million dollars in terms of image. Stand up straight, take a deep breath terms of image. Stand up straight, take a deep breath and get a “proud chest.” Maintain that posture, but let and get a “proud chest.” Maintain that posture, but let the shoulders relax a little when you exhale. You will the shoulders relax a little when you exhale. You will look self assured and successful! TIP: This is the look self assured and successful! TIP: This is the posture you want when your photo is taken. posture you want when your photo is taken.

Guidelines for Business Formal Guidelines for appropriate business attire are being blurred by the switch to "business casual” styles at many organizations that hire MBA's. Guidelines for appropriate business attire are being blurred by the switch to "business casual” styles at many organizations that hire MBA's. In addition, for those in entrepreneurial and technical fields even more casual modes of dress prevail. There are, however, many occasions when you will be expected to adhere to standards for traditional business attire. In addition, for those in entrepreneurial and technical fields even more casual modes of dress prevail. There are, however, many occasions when you will be expected to adhere to standards for traditional business attire. To assist you, the following guidelines have been developed for business attire here in the U.S. These standards are the protocol for many on-campus recruiter interviews and other occasions. To assist you, the following guidelines have been developed for business attire here in the U.S. These standards are the protocol for many on-campus recruiter interviews and other occasions.

How Men Should Dress Conservative dark suit preferably a single- breasted, two-piece suit (all wool is preferred). Conservative dark suit preferably a single- breasted, two-piece suit (all wool is preferred). Shirt: should be starched, long-sleeved with no fraying at the collar or cuffs. Shirt: should be starched, long-sleeved with no fraying at the collar or cuffs. Collar: spread collar or button-down Oxfords are suggested. Collar: spread collar or button-down Oxfords are suggested. Tie: should be small-patterned. Tie: should be small-patterned.

How Men Should Dress cont.. Cologne: if you wear cologne, use it sparingly. Cologne: if you wear cologne, use it sparingly. Shoes: loafers or lace-ups with a low heel. Shoes: loafers or lace-ups with a low heel. Socks: should cover your entire calf - never wear white socks! Your socks should harmonize with the colors of your pants and shoes, not your tie or shirt. Socks: should cover your entire calf - never wear white socks! Your socks should harmonize with the colors of your pants and shoes, not your tie or shirt. Accessories: tie pins or cuff links should not have symbols of groups, religions or organizations. Accessories: tie pins or cuff links should not have symbols of groups, religions or organizations.

Business Casual Standards for what is accepted as business casual vary by organization. Some large institutions have gone to the effort of trying to define what is acceptable by making it known with detailed written guidelines. You will be able to determine what are the norms once you start to interact with people in these organizations. Standards for what is accepted as business casual vary by organization. Some large institutions have gone to the effort of trying to define what is acceptable by making it known with detailed written guidelines. You will be able to determine what are the norms once you start to interact with people in these organizations. You will find that most people will be wearing tailored slacks, shirts with some kind of collar and footwear with socks. As always, you do not want to wear anything that will be disruptive to the proceedings or call unwanted attention to yourself. As in any business situation, how you present yourself is the first step in defining your potential for a successful interaction. You will find that most people will be wearing tailored slacks, shirts with some kind of collar and footwear with socks. As always, you do not want to wear anything that will be disruptive to the proceedings or call unwanted attention to yourself. As in any business situation, how you present yourself is the first step in defining your potential for a successful interaction.

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Business Formal vs Business Casual Business Casual Business Casual

Business Formal vs. Business Casual Business Formal Business Formal

Business Formal vs. Business Casual Business Casual Business Casual