Corporate Dressing

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Prepared by: Neeraj Thareja

The objective of this training is to understand the importance of wearing professional clothes in the office.

How does looking professional helps you in achieving your career goals faster.

Presentation

What is ProfessionalismWhy to look professionalFirst impression is the last impressionFirst impression: 10 things to observeGrooming: Men and WomenColours made for your skinExcuses me VS Excuse us….Thank You

Professionalism- What does it mean?

Any person who is expert in his/her work is professional.

Any person who speaks good English is professional.

So today, we will discuss how dressing professionally helps in achieving career goals faster.

Generally People believe if,

Why to look Professional

You want me to dress professionally But Why

I am good at work and everyone knows that

Benefits of “Dressing Professionally”

The transformation effect Dressing professionally improves self discipline Appreciation and respect The power of visuals Influence and authority Positive assumptions Makes you confident and most important It's easier to get to the top if you look like you belong there. First impression

First impression is the best impression

To counter this phrase most of the people say that “ A BOOK SHOULDN’T BE JUDGED BY ITS COVER”

Activity Time

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Time: 10 minutes

Five observations in First impression

1.Social Heritage

2.Educational Level

3.Trustworthiness

4.Level of sophistication

5.Economic Heritage

Grooming means dressing well, to be presentable to others. You may want to give a little more attention to how you dress at work because what you wear may be substantially influencing your career path

Grooming

Grooming: Men

Colours: White, off white, blue shirts are preferred; though you may wear dark coloured shirts too. (Given below are the colours preferred by professionals)

Note: It is important to button up your shirt till the collar button.

SHIRTSAs a rule, the simpler the better

SHIRTS DO NOT WEAR

Colours: Trousers should preferably be dark though you may wear beige with a dark coloured shirt.

Trousers

Try to have at least one pair of black trousers.

Trousers may or may not have pleats

To play it safe choose a traditional silk tie, No loud colours or patterns

Given below are some well accepted colours and patterns:

Ties

It may be wise to avoid ties with images and designer logos.

you tie should co-ordinate with your attire,

The knot should be a perfect Triangle.

Ties

Do not enter in your office like this.

Observe the tie and the shirt button

Choose a colour that co-ordinates with you trousers (usually black, dark grey, dark brown or dark blue).

Make sure they are long enough to cover your skin when you sit down.

SocksAs a thumb rule , do not wear white socks.

Wear plain socks avoid wearing bad & colourful socks.

Wear a good pair of Leather shoes-black and brown/ tan shoes.

Shoes must be Polished Everyday

Shoes

Do not wear shoe without Laissez.

They are considered Semi-Formal

Do not wear shoes that look casuals. Also, do not wear shoes with worn out heels.

Wear Only formal belts with a sleek buckle. As thumb rule, match your belt to your shoes.

BeltsAvoid these kind of Buckles Belt

Preferably wear leather strapped watches. If you wear a metal strapped watch, make sure that it fits the wrist well.

Watches

Grooming: Women

Women may wear Salwar Kameez or Formal shirt/Trousers

You may wear a tunic with a pair of formal trousers.

Shoes OR Sandals Shoes with 1.5 inch heels are standard. You may wear a pair with smaller heels or a flat pair. Stick with a Black or Brown pair. Make sure that your shoes are polished and heels are intact.

Apart from you working bag if you are carrying an additional bag , preferably carry a Black or Brown one.

Bags

Accessories Earrings: Wear Small Rings

Do not wear hoops OR Dangling earrings.

Bracelets/Bangles:You may wear either a bracelet or a bangle. Avoid wearing both together

Avoid chunky bracelets or too many bangles.

Rings: Keep them simple and sober but not chunky.

Do not wear Ornamental / chunky jewelry even if it is an occasion in the office. .

Chains: You may wear thin chains with small lockets.

Skin Types and Complimentary Colours. Have you ever thought what is your skin colour and which colour will suit your complexion.

There are three types of complexion which are as follows:

• Pale Skin

• Medium Skin

• Dark skin

Skin Types and Complimentary Colours.

PALE SKIN

MEDIUM SKIN

DARK SKIN

Sky Blue, Brown & Beige colours.

Avoid vivid reds, yellows, pinks and purples.

Black, Dark Blue & Beige colours.

Light Blue, Pink, Grey and Cream.

only exception being clothes that closely match elements of your skin tone

Avoid shades of black, navy and deep brown

Excuse me VS Excuse us

I don’t have money to buy formals.

Formals doesn’t suit me

I don’t feel comfortable in formals.

Limited Usage

Who cares in BPO.

Excuse us: I don’t have money to buy formals.

Excuse us: Formals doesn’t suit me.

Others Excuses I don’t feel comfortable in formals.

In formals you are more attentive.

Limited Usage

But you stay more in the offices than somewhere else.

Who cares in BPO

Its your attitude that makes all the difference not the atmosphere..

DRESS THE POSITION YOU WANT NOT THE ONE YOU HAVE………

Always Remember

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Prepared by: Neeraj Thareja