1. ATTIRE FOR PROFESIONAL SUCCESS (PERSONAL GROOMING) MyCollegeBag.in1

2. OBJECTIVE What is “Grooming”?? Importance of “Personal Grooming” Relation Between “Personal Appearance” & “Image Projection”. MyCollegeBag.in2

3. What is Grooming?? Grooming is the process of making yourself look neat and attractive. Grooming Includes everything which you do to make yourself and your appearance tidy and pleasant. MyCollegeBag.in3

4. “Clothes and manners donot make a gentleman but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance” MyCollegeBag.in4

5. Some of the perceptions formed solely from your appearance are: Your PROFESSIONALISM Your LEVEL OF SOPHISTICATION Your INTELLIGENCE Your CREDIBILITY MyCollegeBag.in5

6. Personal Grooming Habits Grooming involves all the aspects of your body: 1) Overall Cleanliness 4) Hair 2) Nails 5) Teeth 3) Uniform 7) Makeup MyCollegeBag.in6

7. Personal Grooming Habits (Continued) 1) OVERALL CLEANLINESS: It is must to ensure our Personal Hygiene. 2) NAILS: Nails should be properly trimmed and females should use very light colour Nail Polish. 3) UNIFORM: A Neat, clean and well ironed uniform is acceptable and appreciated by one and all at all times. 4) TEETH: Teeth should be Brushed twice a day, should remember to rinse mouth after every meal, for those who smoke it is important you rinse your mouth after every smoke and use a mouth freshener. 5) MAKEUP: Makeup should be natural looking, Nail polish and lip color should not be too trendy or bright, Mild fragrance. MyCollegeBag.in7

8. GROOMING FOR MEN MyCollegeBag.in8

9. HAIR STYLE MALES Hair should not be touching ears or even touch the back of the collar Should always present a Neat Appearance. Facial Hair should be neatly trimmed (moustache, sideburns), beards are not recommended. MyCollegeBag.in9

10. SHIRTS As a rule, the simpler the better. Colors: White, off white, pale, blue shirts are preferred; though you may wear dark colored shirts too. (Below are the colors preferred by professionals). MyCollegeBag.in10 It is important to button up your shirt till the collar button

11. SHIRTS: Do not wear MyCollegeBag.in11 CHECKS.THICK STRIPES

12. TROUSERS: They should preferably be dark though you may wear beige and with a dark colored shirt. Try to have at least one pair of black trousers. MyCollegeBag.in12 Trousers may or may not have pleats

13. TIES To play it safe choose a traditional silk tie, No loud colors or patterns. Given below are some well accepted colours and patterns MyCollegeBag.in13 It may be wise to avoid ties with images and designer logos

14. TIES MyCollegeBag.in14 Do not enter a clinic like this (observe the tie and the shirt button) Your tie should co-ordinate with your attire The knot should be a perfect triangle

15. SOCKS Choose a color that coordinates with your trousers (usually black, dark gray, dark brown, or dark blue) Make sure they are long enough not to expose your skin when you sit down. As a thumb rule, do not wear white socks. Wear clean socks to avoid bad odour MyCollegeBag.in15

16. SHOES Wear a good pair of leather shoes- black or brown/tan shoes. Shoes must be polished everyday. MyCollegeBag.in16 Do not wear shoes that look casual. Also, do not wear shoes with worn out heels.

17. BELTS Wear only formal belts with a sleek buckle. As thumb rule, match your belt to your shoes. MyCollegeBag.in17 Avoid these buckles.

18. WATCHES Preferably wear leather strapped watches. If you wear a metal strapped watch, make sure that it fits the wrist well. MyCollegeBag.in18

19. GROOMING FOR WOMEN MyCollegeBag.in19

20. HAIRSTYLE FEMALES Hair should be tied in a neat hairstyle with hair pulled back from face. Hair if longer than jawline should be tied into a bun. Should be well groomed with a neat appearance at all times. Hair holding devices should be plain and of natural colours. MyCollegeBag.in20

21. FORMAL DRESSING Salwaar kameez or Formal Shirt/Trousers MyCollegeBag.in21 You may wear a tunic with a pair of formal trousers. Preferably choose small prints or self colors. Avoid plunging necklines, sleeveless and tightfitting clothes

22. SHOES/SANDALS Do not wear shoes with open toes, open heel, or ankle strap shoes should be of good quality leather. Shoe color should be darker than your trouser. MyCollegeBag.in22 Do not wear colorful sandals Avoid heels and sandals with bling Avoid white colored sandals as they get dirty easily. If you do, clean them well.

23. BAGS Apart from your working bag if you are carrying an additional bag, preferably, carry a black or a brown one MyCollegeBag.in23

24. ACCESSORIES Earrings Wear stubs or small rings MyCollegeBag.in24 Do not wear hoops or dangling earrings

25. Bracelets/Bangles: You may wear either a bracelet or a bangle. Avoid both. MyCollegeBag.in25 Avoid chunky bracelets or too many bangles.

26. Rings: Keep them simple and not chunky. MyCollegeBag.in26 Chains: You may wear thin chains with small lockets. Do not wear ornamental/ chunky jewelry even if it is an occasion.