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Business Professional/Formal Conservative well-pressed Conservative pressed suit pants When attending professional events such as career fairs or interviews, making a first impression is vital. For these in black, navy, dark gray, or or khakis are typical. events, wearing business professional is the most appropriate form of attire. brown is best. Sleeves of the Suit/Pants should extend to the Men: Professional means a dark business suit, conservative dress worn with a tie, and shined dress . hand. Suit pants should match Women: Professional dress means a dark skirted or trouser suit, conservative , and pumps (closed toe with the jacket. Make sure to remove a heel). Keep accessories and jewelry to a minimum. all exterior tags, threads, and stitching.

Neat, pressed, and clean Well-pressed button-down, traditional long-sleeved collared dress shirt or polo shirt; Shirt button-down collared shirt in stick to conservative colors. A conservative and solid colors; sports is optional. avoid bright colors and patterns.

Clean and shined dress Black or brown leather dress , in a traditional black or shoe that coordinates with your Business Casual Shoes brown, coordinating with your shirt and pants. Wear dress suit. Wear dress in a socks in a coordinated color For less formal events, like employer information sessions, students may choose to wear business casual dress. coordinated color with your suit. with your pants and shoe. Business casual means neat and appropriate dress that is classic rather than trendy.

Men: Business casual means suit pants or khaki type pants, typically a button-down collared or polo shirt (tie is Choose a good quality (often Wearing a sports coat (suit optional and a jacket can also be appropriate), and traditional black or brown shoes. ) tie in a conservative color jacket) is sometimes appropriate Women: Business casual means classic dress pants, a well-pressed dress shirt or (traditional button-down, Tie and/or pattern that is properly for business casual; if wearing a collared, is often appropriate), and coordinating dress shoes. Also acceptable is a dress or and blouse. tied. Avoid wearing flashy and jacket, no tie is needed. bold patterns or character prints that are distracting.

A should be worn at all A belt should be worn at all times and should match your times and should match your suit and shoes. If wearing suit and shoes. If wearing a , make sure it is a watch, make sure it is conservative. Avoid wearing conservative. Avoid wearing facial/body piercings, which facial/body piercings, which Accessories & Grooming can be distracting. Carry a can be distracting. Carry a basic portfolio for resumes. basic portfolio for resumes. Important at any Level Wear minimal cologne and Wear minimal cologne and have a neat and clean shaven have a neat and clean shaven Your clothes must always be clean, pressed, and in good condition. Proper fit is the key to the look you choose. appearance. Fresh breath is appearance. Fresh breath is always appreciated; however, always appreciated; however, Virtual Meeting choose a mint versus gum. choose a mint versus gum. In all virtual meetings, you need to dress appropriately for the setting using the above guideline. Dress from head to ankles is all virtual meetings. Wear the matching bottom half of your attire.Shoes could be optional but always keep in Don’t know how to tie a tie? Visit www.tie-a-tie.net which provides easy to follow diagrams as well as simple mind your appearance and professionalism will translate through the virtual meeting. step-by-step instructions. When wearing a two or three button or sports coat, remember the button rule. When standing, depending on the number of buttons, button either the or top two buttons – leaving the bottom button undone. When seated, all buttons can be undone. *Attention – Every company has different work attire guidelines. Consult with your employer to ensure you are within company expectations. 2 3 Women’s Attire Items to Avoid Women Item Business Professional Business Casual Tops Pants Color Shoes Accessories & Grooming Conservative well-pressed suit Conservative pressed dress, in black, navy, dark gray, or dress pants, or skirt in a dark Tank Tops Bright Colors /Flip Flops Strong or Suit/Pants/Skirt brown is best. Choose either a color. Overpowering skirted or trouser suit, whichever Perfume you are comfortable in. Cropped Tops Loud Prints Bright Colored Nail Polish & Neat, pressed, and clean Well-pressed button-down, Makeup traditional button-down, collared collared dress shirt or blouse. Blouse or simple round neckline shirt in Avoid anything revealing and T- with /Short Gimmicky Styles Hiking /Uggs Chewing Gum conservative and basic colors stick to conservative colors. Slogans such as white or pastel. Low-Cut Necklines Jogging Pants/ Faded Colors Stiletto Heels Body/Facial Clean and presentable dress Clean and presentable dress Work Out Clothing Piercings; Visible shoe in an appropriate color shoe in an appropriate color Tattoos matching your suit. Heels are matching your pants. Shoes not required but a classic pump is recommended for a professional look. Avoid flashy Men shoes such as stilettos or Shirts Pants Color Shoes Accessories & platforms. Grooming

Tank Tops/Muscle Jeans Bright Colors Sandals/Flip Flops Strong or If carrying a purse, keep it small Keep things simple and tasteful. Shirts Overpowering and in a color that matches No flashy jewelry, make-up, Cologne your attire. Avoid distracting strong perfume, etc. Avoid jewelry and keep it simple. Stay wearing facial/body piercings, Tight-Fitting Shirts Sloppy & Loud Prints Sneakers/Athletic Messy Hair and away from flashy make-up and which can be distracting. Oversized Pants Shoes Facial Hair Accessories & Grooming fingernail polish. Make sure you Carry a basic portfolio for are well-groomed and have resumes. Fresh breath is always T-Shirts with Shorts Gimmicky Styles Work Boots or Dirty Hands & your clothes freshly pressed. appreciated; however, choose a Slogans Cowboy Boots Fingernails Carry a basic portfolio for mint versus gum. Stained or Ripped Jogging Pants/ Faded Colors White Socks Body/Facial resumes. Fresh breath is always Shirts Work Out Clothes Piercings; Visible appreciated; however, choose a Tattoos mint versus gum.

Make sure that skirt or dress length is to the knee when standing. Also, make sure are not too tight and you can sit and move comfortably. Many popular trends feature fashionable suits that are tightly fitted, short in length, and paired with low-cut tops and stiletto heels. Keep in mind that what is fashionable is not always appropriate for business. Conservative attire is the best.

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