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Tips for Dressing for Success. Professional Dress. Mrs. Wilson. Dress for Success. Though it may seem petty, appearance is critical to first impressions You never get a 2 nd chance to make a first impression! So, let’s get started…. Ladies First…. General Tips Dress conservatively
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Tips for Dressing for Success Professional Dress Mrs. Wilson
Dress for Success • Though it may seem petty, appearance is critical to first impressions • You never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression! • So, let’s get started…
Ladies First… • General Tips • Dress conservatively • Style hair conservatively, the focus should be YOU • Avoid excessive jewelry • Go easy on the perfume
Ladies First… • General Tips • Use make-up sparingly, less is more • No chipped fingernail polish • Be confident in what you wear
Examples of Professional Dress for Women Pant Suit Dress Pants with Nice Top
Ladies • Avoid bright colors, loud fashions, & patterns that clash • Classic clothing conveys power • Charcoal gray or navy suit or pantsuit • Nice pair of dress pants • Nice dress • White blouse • Black pumps • Black hose
Business Casual Examples for Ladies
Gentlemen • General Tips • Avoid strong cologne • Shave • Clean, trimmed nails
Gentlemen • General Tips • No visible piercings • Wear a belt • Empty your pockets, no bulges and no jingling your change – it’s a distraction from YOU!
Examples of Professional Dress for Men Business Professional Business Casual
Gentlemen • Navy or dark blue suits are best • White shirt with business suit • Wear long socks • Leather lace-up or slip-on dress shoes
General Tips for All • Take a shower • Make sure clothes fit properly • Wear clean, freshly-pressed clothes • Check your clothes for holes, stains, missing buttons, frayed hems
Business Casual May Be Appropriate For Your Day A Sweater with Nice Pants Khakis and a Collared Shirt
General Tips for All • When in doubt, error on the conservative side • Dressing sharp shows respect for the manager and the job • Your dress should indicate you want to be taken seriously!
So, Now You Know the Basics… • Our First Dress for Success Day is Wednesday March 13th! • Dress for Success and earn 10 Professional Points!!