1. Professional Dress Guidelines
The Do’s and Don'ts of Business Attire

2. Different jobs have a varying definition of what appropriate attire may be.
For this assignment, we will assume that we are applying for a typical business position in an office setting.

3. Dress to impress.

4. Basic Guidelines
Clothes should be conservative: Either a solid color, a subtle pattern, or stripe.
Your clothes should be clean, neat, and ironed.

5. Basic Guidelines
NEVER WEAR: Jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, or casual sandals!
Also, cover or remove outward expressions of individuality: tattoos, piercings, hair coloring or styles
Remember: Not hiring, or firing, someone for refusing to adhere to company dress code policies
IS NOT DISCRIMINATION.

6. Men’s Professional Dress
Men should wear:
-Button down shirt
*TUCKED IN*
-Tie
-Slacks
-Dress shoes
-Belt

7. Men’s Professional Dress
It is also acceptable to wear:
-Suits
-Jackets
-Sweaters
-Vests

8. Men’s Professional Dress
Where facial hair is permitted, it needs to be well groomed.
Hair should be neat, and clean.

9. Men’s Professional Dress
You should wear dress shoes or boots.
Socks should be dark or light depending on the outfit.
Cologne is appropriate if you do not go overboard.

10. Clothes should fit your body well; not too big but also not too tight.
Men should not have on jewelry except for a watch or wedding band.

11. Women’s Professional Dress
Women should wear:
Pant Suits
Dress Suits
Dresses
Nice Blouses
Skirts
Nice Slacks

12. Women’s Professional Dress
Clothes should fit correctly but not be tight fitting.
Skirts and dresses should be slightly above the knee or longer.

13. Do not show cleavage or undergarments.
We are not going to the club.
Sleeveless shirts should be covered with a jacket or sweater.
No spaghetti straps.

14. Women’s Professional Dress
Hair color and style should be conservative and neat.
Make up
should look natural and never overdone.

15. Women’s Professional Dress
Jewelry should be minimal.
Scarves and simple jewelry are OK.
Shoes and sandals should be dressy.
Heels should not exceed 2.5-3”.