This was a collaborative presentation giving students an idea of what to expect when dressing for work.

1. Weekday Work Attire
Alexandra Webb, Mason Havens, Whitney Mooney

2. What is weekday work attire?
According to Bozzone (2016) “Whether you are entering into a new office
environment or simply reevaluating your wardrobe, understanding the basics of office
wear and the specifics of your company's dress code is essential to easy weekday
dressing. What we wear can impact our productivity and can even help us be more
confident in the job title we are taking on. Whether you're making waves at an
emerging venture or hoping to fit in alongside your super-serious colleagues in the
corporate world, there's a look that's perfect for you.”

3. A few rules to remember when getting ready for
work each day no matter your job title...
According to Schlossberg (2016) you must consider a few rules...
1. You have to care, even if it's okay to be casual.
2. Dress appropriately for your industry.
3. Know the purpose of your clothes.
4. Don't wear hoodies or flip flops. EVER.
5. Recognize that tech has made the workspace for casual, so layer and dress
appropriately.
6. It`s okay to be relaxed, but not too relaxed.

4. Weekday Work Wear Do`s for Business
Professional
Business suits
Skirts: the length should hit just
above the knee or below
Slacks: neatly pressed, nothing
too tight
Blouses: Dressy styles or button-
down shirts paired with a
cardigan
Dresses: worn alone, or with a
suit jacket or blazer
Women Men
● Button-up dress shirt
(always well-pressed)
● Neck-tie of the appropriate
length (tie should touch the
top of your belt)
● Tasteful suit jacket
● Dress slacks (clean and
pressed)
● Polished dress shoes
According to Bertram (2014) the do`s for men and women are …

5. Weekday Work Wear Do`s for Business Casual
Casual pants, including cropped
pants and capris that hit
around mid-calf
Skirts and dresses in more casual
styles in an appropriate
length
Button-up shirts, blouses or
sweaters
Women
Button-up or polo-style dress
shirts
Casual pants (clean and neatly
pressed)
Sweaters
Casual (and clean) leather shoes
Men
According to Bertram (2014) the do`s for men and women are …

6. Appropriate Weekday Work Attire

7. Weekday Work Wear Don'ts for Women
Excessive cleavage
Exposed midriff
Super short skirts
Fishnet tights
Too high of heels
Excessive jewelry
Bright nail polish
Tube tops and strapless dresses

8. A few more things to avoid ladies...
Open-toed shoes
Body-con dresses
Wet hair
Cut-off shorts
Sheer clothing
Hot pants
Sneakers
Hats

9. Weekday Work Wear Don'ts for Men
Short-sleeve button-up shirts with a tie
Casual pants (cargos, Dockers)
Casual leather shoes
Wrinkled or soiled clothing
White socks
T-shirts
Jeans or cargo pants
Tennis shoes or sandals
Soiled or wrinkled clothes
Pants without a belt
According to Bertram (2014)
Business Professional Don`ts
Business Casual Don`ts

10. Inappropriate Weekday Work Attire for Men

11. References
Bertram, L. (2014). Dress for Success: The Dos and Don`ts of Office Attire. Burns McDonnel. Retrieved from
http://burnsmcdmedia.com/careersblog/2014/09/15/dress-success-dos-donts-office-attire/
Bozzone, L. (2016). 3 Common Workplace Dress Codes and What to Wear with them. Verily. Retrieved from
http://verilymag.com/2016/05/office-clothes-work-wear-outfit-inspiration
Collings, K. (2013). 11 items you should never wear to work--are you guilty? Who What Wear. Retrieved from
http://www.whowhatwear.com/office-dress-codes-what-not-to-wear-to-work-outfits-fashion-2013/slide11
Schlossberg, M. (2016). The rules of what to wear to work have changed - here's what they are now. Business
Insider. Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/the-rules-of-work-wear-today-2016-5/#rule-1-you-have-
to-care-even-if-its-ok-to-be-casual-1
7 Things Not to Wear to the Office and What to Wear Instead. (2011, April 26) Retrieved from
http://www.oprah.com/style/7-things-not-to-wear-to-the-office-and-what-to-wear-instead/all