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

2. Appropriate Dress Know the dress culture
Dress appropriately for your job

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

4. 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?

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

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

7. 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!

8. 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.

9. (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)

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

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

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

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

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

15. Tattoos
Appear uneducated
Wrong impression
WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?

16. Sources