CORPORATE DRESS CODE

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS

Choosing your wardrobe

Shoes.

Make Up

GroomingGuidelines for Men

Guidelines for Women

Body piercing/Tattoo

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Choose clothing that fits properly.

Buy the most expensive

clothing you can afford.

Ask yourself, “Is what I’m wearing

appropriate?”

Know the message you’re

sending.

Important Elements for Dress Code

Understand Company Culture

Understand that you represent an

Image of the company.

Understanding the culture helps you decide what kinds of clothes

to shop for.

Understand that Casual does not

mean sloppy.

Know you’re company policy.

Don’t wear torn clothing.

Understand what business casual means if

that is the culture.

Protect company image by presenting yourself in a

respectful manner.

Dry Clean! Nothing is more impressive than a starched shirt.

Customer facing rules

Polish your shoes daily.

Do not wear ripped shoes.

Women should not wear

shoes that are too high and closed toes.

As much as possible wear neural colored

shoes.

Appropriate Workplace Shoes

Shoes that are too high heeled are perceived as

too sexy.

Colorful shoes in the

workplace are inappropriate.

Brown, Black or navy are

considered standard colors.

Alligator or snakeskin shoes

are inappropriate.

Inappropriate work shoes

The tip of the tie should end at the middle

of the belt.

Shirt sleeve should extend

1/8” to ¼” below the

jacket.

Socks need to cover calves.

No five o’clock shadow.

Dress and Grooming Guidelines for Men

Don’t dress too sexy.

Wear a slip when

appropriate.

Do not wear dark stockings

with light shoes.

Wear a sleeveless

blouse only under a jacket.

Dress and Grooming Guidelines for Women

Visible tattoos are

unprofessional in the

workplace.

Non dangling earrings on ears

only.

Nose ring ok if small or for

religious purposes.

Men should not wear visible

jewelry

Corporate Dress Code/Tattoos/Body Piercing

Good Grooming

Deodorant is a necessity

not optional.

An altoid for your breath goes a long

way.

Soaks cannot be worn twice.

Keep finger nails short and well

groomed.

Good grooming cont…

Do not repeat

clothing.

Men should shave or trim

the beard.

Women should not

have a moustache.

Limit the amount of aftershave.

Business Casual Concerns

Understand that casual does not

mean sloppy

Think about your Schedule when

choosing clothing

Avoid unprofessional

attire

When in doubt leave it out

Business Casual Concerns cont…

Belts should be leather

Buy the best watch you can

afford

Consider a personal shopper

Don’t break the rules out of ignorance

Do not use too much makeup.Long hair on women in the workplace is too girlish, sexy or distracting. If you have to have long hair pull it back or pull it up.

Cleanliness is next to godliness!

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