Dress for Success: Your Guide to Looking Sharp

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL FOR WOMEN Matching suit jacket and knee length (or longer) skirt or pants Conservative colors, (i.e. navy, black, gray) Long sleeve or short sleeve blouses Dress shoes or dress boots This normally means a suit jacket with a matching skirt or pants knee length or longer.

BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR WOMEN Business knee-length dresses with suit jacket Suit jacket and pressed pants (do not have to be of the same set) Blouses Dress shoes or dress boots

BUSINESS CASUAL FOR WOMEN Pressed khakis or slacks Knee-length or longer dresses/skirts Sweater sets Long or short sleeve blouses Non-athletic socks and shoes Dress shoes, heels, or boots

INTERVIEW ATTIRE FOR WOMEN Shoes: Match your suit, no contrasting tones Color: Black or navy Style: Closed toe pump with small heel (no more than 2 inches) Accessories Neutral hose Belt and purse match shoes Jewelry: subtle do not want to draw attention to any one thing Suits: Color: Navy, gray, cobalt blue, and black Length of skirt: below the knee Blouse: Best fabrics: Silk, cotton, or rayon Color: Neutral nothing overwhelming Modest cut

Business Professional - Men Invest in your Suit; SPEND SOME MONEY Quality is cheap in the long run Get it tailored, make sure it fits (sleeves not too long, pants not too high or too long) Nothing Flashy (Try Dark Navy or Charcoal) Don’t try to send a fashion statement 2 or 3 buttons (always leave bottom button unbuttoned)

Business Attire A mix between business casual and business professional Wear slacks and a blazer/sport coat Nice collared shirt underneath but no tie is required Dress Shoes

Business Casual Wide range of business casual for men Casual End: Pressed khakis and a polo-style shirt Nice End: Dress slacks and a long sleeve button down Shirts must have a collar Cannot wear athletic shoes or socks

“Casual” Casual for Guys and Gals Doesn’t mean that you can show up wearing anything you want Remember that you are still portraying an image of yourself Don’t try out the newest fashion trends Don’t overdress

Misc. The color of your belt & shoes must match Shoes can make or break the suit, buy some high quality shoes that shine Socks need to be long enough to cover your leg when your legs are crossed A cheap tie can ruin a suit Make sure your tie is conservative, no crazy designs or logos of your favorite cartoon characters Facial Hair - be conservative Piercings - Take them out For piercings, jewelry should be taken out