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DRESS ETIQUETTE -Lila Nath Sapkota Discussion Points Making Impression, Brand Building Professional Wardrobe Professional appearance at work place Invitation types and dress Dressing attires at various occasions Grooming ( Men & women) Tips & tricks www.onlinekhabar.com 01 Kartik 2076 www.onlinekhabar.com 01 Kartik 2076 Making of a Brand Delivery (Etiquette & Manners) Image (Grooming & Dressing) Visibility (Personality) Brand What you wear determines how people look at you “Professionalism in the Workplace Study” surveyed a national sample of HR professionals, upper class undergraduates, and managers or supervisors Top Characteristics Interpersonal skills (33.6%) Appearance (25.3%) Communication skills (24.9%) Time management (20.8%) Confidence (20.7%) Ethical (15.2%) Work ethic (14.2%) Knowledgeable (9.3%) Top Characteristics.. 55 % of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look. “75% of recruiters believe that how a person dresses for work affects one's job, salary, and possible promotions” https://wingsforsuccess.org/ Building your professional wardrobe Building your professional wardrobe Building your professional wardrobe RULE OF THUMB: Any suit jacket should fit your shoulders. Building your professional wardrobe Building your professional wardrobe Invest a portion of your money in a great suit! • Lasts longer, timeless Shop SMART • Think in advance, look for sales • Buy pieces that are versatile Before shopping, check your current wardrobe • Find pieces that you can wear to work, then shop for “FILLERS” Example: If you have a nice pair of pants that need a nice belt, only buy a matching belt Quick Fixes - For Men Style your hair - Keep it short, Get the wet look Trim your facial hair - Don’t be a babaji Nails & Ears - Keep them clean Moisturize - No one wants a flaky colleague Smell good - Deodorant and Perfumes Quick Fixes - For Women Cover your dark circles (if you have them) Make sure your skin tone is even - The 5 Feet Rule Moisturize - Flaky and Dry Skin A HUGE NO! Apply mascara, shape your eyebrows - Open those eyes Hair Grooming - Head to Toe Smell good - Deodorant and Perfumes Know Your Perfumes If the invitation says... Casual: You do not need to dress up. Sneakers, jeans and T-shirts are all acceptable, and even encouraged. Dressy casual: You should dress up, but only a little. It’s often just a matter of wearing nicer shoes, a snazzier top or pants that aren’t blue jeans (though denim is fine with the right kind of shirt - - more on that later). Business attire: You should dress as someone might for a client- facing job. Of course, there is plenty of variation within this category. It might mean a suit, a knee-length skirt, or a blazer and khaki bottoms. But it definitely means no jeans and no sneakers. If the invitation says... Cocktail/semiformal You should dress much nicer than you do every day. Try separates in satin, silk or velvet. Suits. When in doubt, wear black. Black tie: You should wear a very elegant dress – say, a long gown or a cocktail dress that’s on the fancier side – or a tuxedo. White tie: You should look very fancy. Tailcoats, floor-length gowns and, potentially, white gloves are all on the table The New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com/guides/fashion/how-to-dress-up Casual Dos Don’t Graphic T’s: Plain T-shirts are great, but -Jeans and a T-shirt: When the ones with inflammatory words or images most casual of outfits is perfectly might be better left at home, no solgans acceptable, Khakis, modest shorts, day dresses and skirts -Anything cotton or linen: In the Anything clearly ripped or summertime especially, it’s more pleasant stained: matter of self respect but also to wear breathable fabrics, and these can shows respect to host and fellow guests, easily be dressed up or down. Intentional distressing on denim is fine. -Comfortable Clothing: any of the character , neither ostentatious nor Uncomfortable clothing: always a schlubby don’t, but no reason to dress outside your (neither pretend nor poorly dressed) comfort zone , come as you are Where Casual is Appropriate • Friendly gatherings: BBQs, housewarming parties • Informal dinner outings • Traveling Dressy Casual Dos -Dress: A shirt dress or a sweater dress can appear refined and relaxed at once, - Don’t Blouse or button-down shirt: Sneakers: unless they are classic top. Add a blazer to dress the look up very clean and not the type a notch or two. you would wear to the gym Dark denim: Unfaded indigo or black jeans can make an outfit feel instantly more evening-appropriate.. Shorts: just don't “Going-out top”: often constructed from synthetic material, casual yet ore club- ready, Ultimately; anything that makes you feel good Jumpsuit: stylish one-piece alternative , elegant, very trendy, Where Dressy Casual is Appropriate • A first date • Most nights out with friends • (unless the dress code is explicit) Business Attire Don’t Sneakers: not even nice ones: They Dos will make you stand out in a bad way. Jeans: Business attire is not the same -If business casual: khakis or dark dress pants; a button-down shirt; as tech company work attire. sport coat or blazer; tie optional Clothing that distracts. fashion critic Vanessa Friedman says that “clothes should not be the focus of attention,” -If business formal: dark suit, which means “they should not be what dress shirt and dress shoes; silk tie; colleagues or friends remember after a sheath dress; pencil skirt. Formal sari meeting.” Where Business Attire is Appropriate? • Most workplaces and related events • Networking mixers • Job interviews • Conferences Semi Formal/Cocktail Dos -Dress: made of refined fabric (like silk, lace or taffeta). More fancy than business attire, formal than sundress (casual) Don’t Suit: Most people wear dark suits to occasions with Anything too short or this dress code, but if the event is a daytime party, tight (unless you love being a light suit (beige, gray) is totally fine physically uncomfortable for hours Dressy separates: If you wear a very stylish at an event). & attractive top (think sequins/jhiljhil or silk), you Jeans: This is definitely not the can probably get away with dress pants (say, time or place for favorite pant velvet/makhamal) or a skirt on the bottom. Plain cotton anything. Jumpsuit: Everyone wears dresses. Why not do wear something that makes a statement? Dress shoes, pumps When in doubt, wear black Where semiformal/cocktail is Appropriate? Men Women Dark three –piece suit Neck or bow tie Cocktail dress or dress like skirt and top Appropriate leather shoes Elegant neck jewelry Collared shirt with cuffed sleeves Elegant or modest arm Metal watch jewelry Where Found Weddings, Galas ,Proms and other formal school events NOTES Despite its name, semi-formal is one of the most rigid forms of dress Is often confuse for the same style as “Business Formal” Is considered over-the-top for a work day Black Tie Dos Don’t -Dress: Long gown or a very elegant It’s not a strict rule, but most people cocktail dress: This can be elevated with advise against bright colors for jewelry and other accessories practical reasons: They’re harder to Pumps or strappy sandals rewear and more difficult to clean Tuxedo/Suit: Black wingtips or oxfords Scuffed shoes: Even if they are dress shoes, you want them to be in tip-top condition Where Black Tie is Appropriate? Fancy weddings Galas Special Events White Tie Dos Floor-length gown Don’t Tailcoat jacket An above-the-knee dress Jewels Suit: Your business attire is Long white gloves: optional, dapper/neat&clean, but it’s not and sort of extra, but isn’t welcome here! that the point? Looking like royalty is the ideal outcome. Where White Tie is Appropriate? A very, very fancy wedding, if explicitly stated on the invitation Very Special/fancy events, The Met Gala/ Costume Institute Gala The Suit https://bespokeunit.com/suits/styles/ https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/10-suit-jacket-details/ www.Dobell.co.uk The Jacket Shirts & Ties https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-rock-a-pocket-square-an-illustrated-guide/ Final Touches • No chains or necklaces showing • Minimum number of rings • No earrings or other piercing; if you have them, take them out • Professional Bag, Business Card case, Wallet • Conservative watch (Leather Strap recommended) https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/match-watch-to-outfit/ https://executiveapparel.com/sizing-help/ https://executiveapparel.com/sizing-help/ Source: http://www.imageredefined.in Jacket styles Trousers Kurthas & Kurthis Hand Bag essentials ? Up to you, put the necessary Tips.. Save Money Shop smart Rent if needed , don’t buy Rewear your look: Ask a friend How to Upgrade any look? How to Make it Look Good Accessories Alterations: Nails Shapewear Perfume Tape: fashion tape, double tape Comfortable , confidence Ironing and steaming Finally !! Make your self comfortable And Others too….