Professional Dress

Directions: on the next slide please find a picture for proper and inappropriate attire for professional dress standards. Then tell me why it makes that way.

What is Professional Dress?Proper Inappropriate

How has it changed?Research how professional dress has changed over the last 30 years? Reflect why do

you think these changes have occurred? Do you think things will change again in your lifetime? And why….

Professional Dress QuestionsAnswer the following questions:

1. When is it appropriate to wear professional dress?

2. List ways to acquire professional dress attire on a budget:

3. Give suggestions as to why it is important to be able to promote yourself in professional Dress?

Dress DayMale

4 3 2 1Conservative suit/long sleeve shirt with tie. Dark socksProfessional shoesNeat hairstyleTrimmed nailsLittle or no colognebelt

Missing 1 or 2 items: conservative suit/long sleeve shirt with tie. Dark socksProfessional shoesNeat hairstyleTrimmed nailsLittle or no colognebelt

cotton pantsPolo shirt or knit shirt with just a collarNon professional shoesbelt

JeansSneakersNo belt

Female

4 3 2 1Conservative suit orCoordinated blouse with a solid skirt/slacks orAppropriate dressModerate shoesLimited jewelryNeat professional hairstyleManicured nailsLittle or not perfume

Missing 1 or 2 items: Conservative suit orCoordinated blouse with a solid skirt/slacks orAppropriate dressModerate shoesLimited jewelryNeat professional hairstyleManicured nailsLittle or not perfume

Khaki, corduroy, twill, cotton pantsPolo/knit shirtBold, bright patterns or colors

JeansSneakers

My Dress Day