Women’s Attire
Items to Avoid
Women
Tops
Pants
Color
Shoes
Accessories & Grooming Strong or Overpowering Perfume Bright Colored Nail Polish & Makeup
Item
Business Professional
Business Casual
Conservative well-pressed suit in black, navy, dark gray, or brown is best. Choose either a skirted or trouser suit, whichever you are comfortable in. Neat, pressed, and clean traditional button-down, collared or simple round neckline shirt in conservative and basic colors such as white or pastel. Clean and presentable dress shoe in an appropriate color matching your suit. Heels are not required but a classic pump is recommended for a professional look. Avoid flashy shoes such as stilettos or platforms. If carrying a purse, keep it small and in a color that matches your attire. Avoid distracting jewelry and keep it simple. Stay away from flashy make-up and fingernail polish. Make sure you are well-groomed and have your clothes freshly pressed. Carry a basic portfolio for resumes. Fresh breath is always appreciated; however, choose a mint versus gum.
Conservative pressed dress, dress pants, or skirt in a dark color.
Tank Tops
Jeans
Bright Colors
Sandals/Flip Flops
Suit/Pants/Skirt
Cropped Tops
Leggings
Loud Prints
Sneakers
Well-pressed button-down, collared dress shirt or blouse. Avoid anything revealing and stick to conservative colors.
Blouse
T-Shirts with Slogans
Shorts/Short Skirts Gimmicky Styles Hiking Boots/Uggs Chewing Gum
Low-Cut Necklines Jogging Pants/ Work Out Clothing
Faded Colors
Stiletto Heels
Body/Facial Piercings; Visible Tattoos
Clean and presentable dress shoe in an appropriate color matching your pants.
Shoes
Men
Shirts
Pants
Color
Shoes
Accessories & Grooming Strong or Overpowering Cologne Messy Hair and Facial Hair Dirty Hands & Fingernails Body/Facial Piercings; Visible Tattoos
Tank Tops/Muscle Shirts
Jeans
Bright Colors
Sandals/Flip Flops
Keep things simple and tasteful. No flashy jewelry, make-up, strong perfume, etc. Avoid wearing facial/body piercings, which can be distracting. Carry a basic portfolio for resumes. Fresh breath is always appreciated; however, choose a mint versus gum.
Tight-Fitting Shirts
Sloppy & Oversized Pants
Loud Prints
Sneakers/Athletic Shoes Work Boots or Cowboy Boots
Accessories & Grooming
T-Shirts with Slogans
Shorts
Gimmicky Styles
Stained or Ripped Shirts
Jogging Pants/ Work Out Clothes
Faded Colors
White Socks
Make sure that skirt or dress length is to the knee when standing. Also, make sure suits 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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