1. Dress For Success For Men

2. Suits Colors to Wear: dark blue, gray, brown or muted pin-stripes Tailored and freshly dry cleaned

3. Shirts Good quality, white button-down or white classic color Make sure the shirt is pressed

4. Ties Silk or good quality Complement suit Tip of tie should end near the center of belt buckle Dont let the tie speak for you! YES! NO!

5. Shoes Highly polished slip-ons Laced dress shoes in black, cordovan or brown Dark socks that are high enough to hide your skin when you sit down

6. Facial Hair No facial hair if possible, if you must, trim it neatly NO! MAYBE YES

7. Jewelry No chains or necklaces showing No rings other than wedding or college ring No earrings or other piercing; if you have them, take them out Conservative watch

8. Other Tips Clean fingernails Minimal cologne Empty your pockets to avoid clinking or bulges Turn off cell phones and beepers No gum or cigarettes

9. You only have one chance to make a good first impression!