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Business Formal Attire Guidelines:Appendix I. Dress CodeMen: A suit, dress shirt, tie, dark dress socks and dress shoes are required.Women: A suit with a conservative shirt, slacks, or plain skirt (no shorter than top of the knee) isrequired. You may also wear a business-looking dress with a suit jacket. Low-heeled dress shoes arerequired. Tops/shirts/blouses should be no more than 4 finger widths or 3 inches below the collarbone.Business Casual Attire Guidelines:Business casual indicates a crisp, neat, professional look that would be appropriate even for a chancemeeting with a CEO. It should not look like you are going to a cocktail party or picnic. Avoid tight orbaggy clothing; business casual is classic rather than trendy.Basics: Khaki pants, neatly pressed, and a pressed long-sleeved, buttoned solid shirt are safe for bothmen and women. Polo/golf shirts, unwrinkled, are an appropriate choice if you know the environmentwill be quite casual, outdoors, or in a very hot location.Shoes / belt: Wear a leather belt and leather shoes. Athletic shoes are inappropriate.Cost / quality: You are not expected to be able to afford the same clothing as a corporateCEO. However, do invest in quality that will look appropriate during your first two or three years onthe job for a business casual environment or occasions.Details: Everything should be clean, well pressed, and not look worn. Even the nicest khakis after100 washings may not be your best choice for a reception. Carefully inspect new clothes for tags, andall clothes for dangling threads.Specifics for men's business casual dressTies: Ties are generally not necessary for business casual, but if you are in doubt, you can wear atie. It never hurts to slightly overdress; by dressing nicely, you pay a compliment to your host. Youcan always wear the tie and discreetly walk by the room where the function is held; if no one else iswearing a tie, you can remove yours.Shirts: Long-sleeved shirts are considered dressier than short-sleeved and are appropriate even insummer. Choosing white or solid, light blue, or conservative stripes is your safest bet. Polo shirts(tucked in, of course!) are acceptable in more casual situations.Socks: Wear dark, mid-calf length socks -- no skin should be visible when you sit down.Shoes: Leather shoes should be worn. No sandals, athletic shoes, or hiking boots.Facial hair: Just as with interviews, facial hair should be well-groomed. Know your industry andhow conservative it is; observe men in your industry if you are unsure what's appropriate or areconsidering changing your look.Jewelry: Wear a conservative watch. If you choose to wear other jewelry, beconservative. Remove your earrings! Executives in most industries don't wear earrings. Unless youplan to enter the entertainment or art field, earrings are a bad idea for men.12
Specifics for women's business casualDon't confuse club attire with business attire. If you would wear it to a club, you probably shouldn'twear it in a business environment.Pants / skirts: Women can wear casual pants or skirts. Neither should be tight. Fabrics should becrisp; colors should generally be solid such as navy, black, gray, brown and khaki.. For the mostbusiness-like appearance, pants should be creased and tailored; neither extremely tight nor baggy. Ifyou are pursuing a job in a conservative industry and are in doubt, observe well-dressed women inyour industry on the job, at career fairs, at information sessions, etc. Inappropriate slacks or pantsinclude jeans, sweatpants, exercise pants, Bermuda shorts, short shorts, shorts, bib overalls, leggings,and any spandex. Please avoid tight-fitting pants or low-rise pants. Pant waist should touch thetop of one’s hip bone---nothing lower! Shirts should fall 4 to 5 inches below the waist of the pants orhave a long shirt tail that is tucked into the pants. Skirts should touch the top of the knee.Skirt length and slits: Your skirt should come at least to your knees while you are standing. Whileyou are seated, your thighs should be covered. If your skirt comes to just below the knee, a slit to justabove the knee might be acceptable. A very long skirt should not be slit to above the knee. Generallyslits in the center back of a skirt — to facilitate walking or stair climbing — are acceptable. Slits tofacilitate a view of your legs are not appropriate for business purposes. Slips should not be visible.Short, tight skirts that ride halfway up the thigh are inappropriate for work. Mini-skirts, skorts, sundresses, beach dresses, and spaghetti-strap dresses are inappropriate for the office.Shirt / sweaters: In addition to tailored shirts or blouses, tailored knit sweaters and sweater sets areappropriate business casual choices for women. Cotton, silk, and blends are appropriate. Velvets andshimmery fabrics suitable for parties are not appropriate. Fit should not be tight. Cleavage is notappropriate to business and job search occasions. Avoid buttoned shirts that gap across the chest! Ifyou wear a shirt that buttons in the front, look in the mirror, stand up straight and open your arms.Does it gap across the chest? If it does, buy a larger shirt or wear a cami under the shirt to avoidflashing corporate executives. Do not wear low-cut tops! Necklines may come no lower than fourfingers or 3 inches below the collarbone.Jewelry / accessories: Wear a conservative watch. Jewelry and scarf styles come and go. Keepyour choices simple and leaning toward conservative. Avoid extremes of style and color. If yourindustry is creative, you may have more flexibility than someone pursuing a career in a conservativeindustry.Cosmetics: Keep makeup natural looking. A little is usually better than none for a polishedlook. Nails should be clean and well groomed. Avoid extreme nail length and polish color, especiallyin conservative industries.Shoes: Should be leather or fabric / microfiber. Appropriate colors are black, navy and brown (tocoordinate with your other attire and accessories); white and pastels are not appropriate. For the mostconservative look, toes should be covered. Sandals which are neither extremely dressy nor extremelycasual might be appropriate. Thin straps, high heels, chunky heels, and/or platforms are notappropriate. Make certain you can walk comfortably in your shoe to convey a professional image.Panty Hose: Not essential for business casual, but recommended if your skirt is knee length (ratherthan calf length) and in more formal environments.13
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