Professional Professional AttireAttire

What Your Clothes Say About You?

• People DO judge a book by its cover.• First impressions are often long lasting.• During an interview your attire plays

an important role.• Your someone who takes what they do

seriously and your performance seems higher.

• If you are well-groomed and dressed you will win the respect of those around you.

Women’s Clothing• Skirt/Pants Suit (Neutral Colors Black, Charcoal,

Gray)• Blouse (Crisp, ironed, not revealing, not too flashy)• Dress Suit (Neutral Colors Black, Charcoal, Gray )• Shoes (Black or Brown leather shoes, no sandals or

open-toed)• Panty Hoses (Black)• Jewelry (Pearls, nothing flashy)

All clothes that should be tailored for you and aren’t tightly fitted.

Men’s Clothing• Business Suit (Neutral Colors Black, Charcoal,

Gray)• Shirt (Ironed, Button-down, cuffs on sleeves )• Slacks (Ironed, Neutral Colors Black, Charcoal,

Gray)• Tie (Conservative, Tied well)• Leather Shoes• Socks (Black Dress socks)• Leather Belt (Belt is the same color as the

shoes)

Clothes that are tailored for you and aren’t tightly fitted.

GroomingGrooming• All hair should be neatly groomed.• Men should have well-groomed facial hair.• Perfume/Cologne should be used sparingly.• Women should watch how much make-up is

applied.– Foundation shouldn’t have any obvious lines.

Should be applied lightly. – Eye make-up shouldn’t be applied too thick nor

have dramatic colors.– Lipstick should be neutral and close to your natural

color. Go for the natural look

Where to Look for Professional Attire?

• JCPenny•Belk •Dillard’s•Macy’s•Nordstrom•Men’s Warehouse•Ect…