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DRESS ETIQUETTE

-Lila Nath Sapkota Discussion Points

 Making Impression, Brand

 Building Professional

 Professional appearance at work place

 Invitation types and

 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 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 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 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, 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 , 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. , and T- 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 , a snazzier top or pants that aren’t blue jeans (though is fine with the right kind of - - 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 , or a 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 , silk or velvet. . When in doubt, wear black.

: You should wear a very elegant dress – say, a long or a that’s on the fancier side – or a tuxedo.

: You should look very fancy. , floor-length 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 , day dresses and -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

• Informal outings

• Traveling Dressy Casual

Dos -Dress: A shirt dress or a dress can appear refined and relaxed at once, - Don’t or -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 : stylish one-piece alternative , elegant, very trendy, Where Dressy Casual is Appropriate

• A first date

• Most nights out with friends

• (unless the 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 : khakis or dark dress pants; a button-down shirt; as tech company work attire. sport or blazer; tie optional  Clothing that distracts. 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 and dress shoes; silk tie; colleagues or friends remember after a ; . 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 ). More fancy than business attire, formal than (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 , 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  Cocktail dress or dress like skirt and top  Appropriate leather shoes

 Elegant neck jewelry  Collared shirt with cuffed

 Elegant or modest arm  Metal jewelry

Where Found

, Galas , 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 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  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 , if explicitly stated on the invitation

 Very Special/fancy events, The Met Gala/ 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 showing

• Minimum number of rings

• No 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 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  and steaming Finally !!

Make your self comfortable And Others too…