Coming... January 1, 2012..... A NEW LOOK in the College of Business

BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE You never get a second chance...to make a ACCEPTABLE includes... • Button-down shirts and dress shirts first impression • Polos, sweaters and blouses • Turtlenecks, cardigans and vests One never knows when a hiring executive will visit the College of • Suit jackets and blazers Business (COB). Whether you seek employment with a major • Dresses and skirts no shorter than corporation, small business, or non-profit organization, business 2 inches above the knee students must present themselves as professionals. • Properly fitting pants, khaki slacks and jeans Your attire frames your professional presence, which impacts your • Loafers, tie-ups, flats, mules and boots; heels with heights not overall Brand. To ensure that students in the COB are always prepared exceeding 4 inches to make a strong first impression, effective January 1, 2012, the College will implement a new Business Casual dress code. INAPPROPRIATE includes... • Mini-skirts/dresses, shorts and While each professional workplace may have its own unique skorts requirements for business casual and business professional work • Spandex wear, some standards apply. These new guidelines were developed to • Tank tops and midriff tops empower students in the College of Business to begin dressing today • Athletic shoes, flip-flops, slippers and stilettos for the success they seek tomorrow. • Hats, unless for religious or cultural purposes

Prepare for Greatness, Expect Success COMING JANUARY 1, 2012 - A NEW LOOK IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AT CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY

BUSINESS CASUAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

Business Casual attire reflects appropriate. Dress and skirt length Interviews, internships and special events professionalism without the formality should be no more than two inches require business professional clothing. of pant suits, skirt suits and ties. above the knee. Mini-skirts, skorts This includes suits, dresses and skirt suits Button-down shirts, polos, dress and beach dresses are inappropriate in cotton, wool or synthetic material. shirts, sweaters, blouses, and in the COB. Spaghetti-strap dresses turtlenecks are acceptable business sundresses must be worn with a Suits should be paired with tailored shirts, casual attire. Inappropriate clothing jacket or sweater. tailored blouses and closed-toe shoes. includes tank tops, sweatshirts (unless Men should also wear ties. Suit jackets Loafers, lace-ups, slip-ons, boots, and blazers should have three buttons or bearing the CSU logo), midriff tops, sandals, flats and pumps are shirts with potentially offensive words, less. acceptable. Athletic shoes, flip-flops, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slippers, and stilettos are not Students that cannot afford professional slogans, halter-tops, tops with bare appropriate for class. tailoring (some dry cleaners provide shoulders, and t-shirts unless worn affordable tailoring services) should under another blouse, shirt, or jacket. Most suit jackets or sport jackets are purchase items that are well-fitted -- not acceptable for the classroom. Slacks similar to suit pants in too tight and not too loose. Cardigans and vests should button cotton, synthetic or wool material flat and lay nicely when worn open. No more than two center front buttons are acceptable. Inappropriate slacks should be unbuttoned at one time. include cargo pants, sweatpants, Tights and stockings are acceptable All business clothing should be neatly exercise pants, shorts, Bermuda leg coverings. Bare legs are pressed. As a general rule, all-leather shorts, overalls, leggings and any appropriate when legs are hairless belts and shoes are the typical standard spandex. and moisturized. Hats are not for formal business and business casual appropriate in the workplace or in the Dresses in cotton, synthetic, wool or attire. classroom. Exceptions include hair silk are appropriate. Pencil, a-line, covering for religious or cultural Questions? Contact the Dean’s Office in and fit and flare skirts in cotton, traditions. BHS 602. synthetic, wool or silk are also

JEWELRY, MAKEUP, PERFUME, COLOGNE, BODY PIERCING AND TATTOOS should be worn in good taste. In the pursuit of internships and full-time employment opportunities in the corporate world, it is important to be aware that visible body piercing other than pierced ears, and visible tattoos may not be considered appropriate. Strong fragrances can be offensive; jewelry and makeup should be simple and understated. PREPARE FOR GREATNESS, EXPECT SUCCESS www.csu.edu/business/