1. Dress For Success
Teacher Academy

2. When potential employers think about millennials they mostly think of this..
BUT…
When it comes to the workplace, do you know what is appropriate?

4. Business Formal
Business Casual
Smart Casual
Casual

5. If the students can’t wear it – neither can you!
What is Appropriate?
Appropriate dress typically includes:
Slacks or khakis
Dress shirt or blouse
Open-collar or polo shirt
Optional tie or seasonal sport coat
Dress or skirt at knee-length or below
Tailored blazer, knit shirt or sweater
Loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot.
Good advice:
Over dress for the first few days until you see what other teachers are wearing!
If the students can’t wear it – neither can you!

6. What is NOT Appropriate?
Inappropriate dress:
Jeans that are raggedy or have holes
Flip-flops (varies by workplace – check first)
Mid-riff should not show.
T-shirts with offensive words or logos
Skirts that are too form fitting or too short
No underwear should show (either gender).
Shorts of any kind.
Sundresses or tank tops w/straps thinner than 2”.
Others: No sweat pants or anything worn at the gym, slippers, crop tops, etc.
Good advice:
Use good judgement! If you’re in doubt – don’t wear it!

7. Yes or No?
On your hand-out, indicate which choices you feel would be appropriate to wear, as a teacher, in most school buildings in Ottawa County.
If you indicate a ‘no’ – please indicate why you do not feel it is appropriate.

8. #1 #2

9. #3 #4

10. #5 #6

11. #7 #8

12. #9 #10

13. How do you think your first impression impacts your employer?