Business Professional

Suits - Make sure it fits properly

BASIC TESTS TO CHECK HOW YOUR SUIT FITS:◦ 1. Shoulder pads end at your shoulders◦ 2. Sleeves should end slightly above your wrist (When hands

are at your sides)◦ 3. When your jacket is buttoned, you should not be able to

grab it and pull it away from your chest◦ 4. Pants should slightly rest on your shoes when you are

standing◦ 5. Make sure the inseam allows you to feel comfortable

- If possible have your suit tailored to fit better

Shirts- Have your neck and arm length measured and buy a shirt that corresponds to those

measurements

- Find a type of collared shirt that you feel comfortable in.

Shoes - Your suit should dictate the color shoes you wear

◦ 1. Navy Suits◦ Black Shoes◦ Brown Shoes◦ Burgundy Shoes (Depending on tone of Burgundy)

◦ 2. Black Suits◦ Black Shoes

◦ 3. Grey Suits◦ Black Shoes (OKAY WITH ANY TONE OF GRAY)◦ Brown Shoes (ONLY OKAY WITH MEDIUM TONES OF GRAY)

Ties- Ties should slightly contrast your

dress shirt but compliment your attire as a whole

- Act as a form of expression- Allow you to stand out from others- Skinny Ties = NO NO

Business Casual

Basic Rules - Dress down but dress to be taken seriously

- Blazer or Tie but not both

- Allows you with much more leeway to express yourself (Just make sure you stay professional)

- Different companies have different views as to what they consider business casual

- Understand business causal at your workplace before attempting looks that may be considered

radical

Pay Attention to Details - Instead of sticking to plain colored shirts, try to incorporate shirts with patterns and textures

- Integrate different fabrics ◦ Makes your outfit look better◦ Makes you stand out

Things to Remember Regardless of Business Casual or Professional

1. Keep your clothes clean and wrinkle free- Invest in Dry Cleaning

2. Make sure your shoes are spiffy clean- Have your shoes shined on a regular basis

OR- Buy a shoe shining kit and do it yourself

3. Keep ties crease free - Untie at the end of a long day- Store ties on a tie hanger or any other delicate surface

4. To stand out even more, make sure your belts go with your outfit- Correspond belts with shoe color

5. Your socks should not stand out- Wear neutral color socks- The flashier your socks are the more attention you attract

6. Stay well groomed