Attire for Presentations at Work

JaneAnne, Molly, Veronica

Why is it important?1.Shows professionalism

2.Appearance is ranked second behind communication skills

3.The clothes you wear help reinforce your qualification in the eyes of the audience

Dress For Success

Tips for Appropriate Attire1.Understand what is appropriate

2.Make sure your clothes fit

3.Your clothes should be conservative colors- no neon or bright colors

4.No wrinkles

5.Lay your outfit out the night before

Do’s and Dont’s for WomenDo:

1.Wear a well fitting, tailored ensemble

2.Wear practical, polished shoes

3.Have on minimal makeup and have your hair out of your face

4.Simple jewelry is always better

Don’t

5.Wear excessive perfume or lotion

6.Wear jewelry that makes noise

7.Wear clothes that are “too sexy”

Do’s and Dont’s for MenDo:

1.Trim your beard- if you are going to have facial hair, grow it out the weekend before

2.Wear a button up shirt that is tucked in

3.Wear polished, leather shoes

Don’t:

4.Wear white socks or ankle socks

5.No goatee

6.Have long, shaggy hair- get a haircut before the presentation

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