1. Professional Attire
How to DRESS to IMPRESS

2. Importance of Professional Attire
A person’s appearance affects the way one is perceived (viewed) by an audience.
Example: If President Obama came to a debate in a t-shirt that read “Obama for your Mama”, Would he be president today?

3. Dressing for Success

4. Professional Attire for Ladies
Dark Suits
If you wear skirts or dresses they need to be conservative (to the knee, dark with simple patterns)
Coordinated Blouse or Knit Shell (no spaghetti straps)
Limited jewelry , Sheer Hose, Close-Toe 
Neat (polished), if heels worn no more than 2 inches
professional hairstyle (neat and out of face, not distracting)
Manicured nails
If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color
One set of earrings only
No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)
Minimal perfume

7. Professional Attire for Gentlemen
Dark Suit, Long-sleeved Shirt (White or Light Blue),
Conservative Tie, Dark Socks,
Matching Belt & Shoes (polished)
Neat, professional hairstyle
Neatly trimmed nails
No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)
No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)
Minimal cologne

8. Presentation Expectations
Ladies and Gentlemen are NOT expected to wear suits.
At minimum all students are expected to have a collared shirt (polo or long sleeved)
Nice slacks
Leather shoes (Tennis are NOT acceptable)

11. Extra Grooming Tips
Hair should be clean, neat, trimmed and out of face
Nails should be clean and trimmed neatly
Clothes should be ironed and should be neat.
Make up should be limited and not distracting (sedated colors, should look almost natural)
Ties should be simple and not distracting (solid colors work best but sedated designs are acceptable, NO cartoon characters acceptable)
All pants and shirts should fit properly