Invest in a good quality professional wardrobe that can be worn multiple times to save money in the long run and project a better image. Dress professionally for career fairs, job fairs, employer sessions, and interviews. Men should wear long-sleeved shirts and dark socks, keep facial hair well-groomed, and remove earrings. Women should wear pants or skirts at least knee-length, avoid tight or shiny fabrics, and keep jewelry simple with natural makeup. Be well-groomed with clean hair, shoes, hands, and fitted clothing without cologne overuse or visible flaws. Common mistakes include short sleeves, unpressed shirts, beltless pants, plastic watchbands, and badly worn

1. GUIDELINES AND TIPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN Professional Dress

2. Invest in your wardrobe Buy a good quality wardrobe that you can wear over and over again. It is good to pay the high price but get long term benefits. Investing in your clothes will be less expensive in the long run and it will give you a better image.

3. When to wear professional dress Career fairs and job fairs. Employer information sessions. Job interviews. Just remember to dress for success.

4. Dress guide for men Ties - Wearing a tie is not necessary but if you are in doubt, you can. Shirts - Long sleeve is better because It is considered dressier even in summer. White or light colors are your best choice for colors. Socks - Dark colors at mid calf length. Facial Hair - Should be well groomed and appropriate for your job. Jewelry - To be safe remove earring and wear a conservative watch.

5. Dress guide for women Pants / Skirts - Casual pants or skirts that are not tight. Fabrics should be crisp and dark colors. Skirt length and slits - Skirts should be at least to your knees while your standing. A slit just above the knees would be acceptable. Shirt / Sweaters - No velvets or shimmery fabrics. Fit should not be tight. Cleavage is not acceptable for business. Jewelry - Keep it conservative and simple. Cosmetics - Don’t go overboard, keep it natural looking. Shoes- Should be leather or fabric with black or brown for color.

6. Grooming Tips Hair - Should be clean and neat. Shoes - Should be in new condition. Hands - Clean hands and fingernails. Fit - Clothes should fit properly and be clean. Smell - Cologne or perfume should be used sparingly. Detail - No missing buttons, no lint, make sure tags are removed off of clothing.

7. Commonly made mistakes in professional dress Wearing short-sleeved shirt rather than long sleeved. Wearing shirts that are not well pressed. Wearing pants that have belt loops without wearing a belt. Wearing a watch with a plastic band rather than a leather or metal strap. Wearing badly worn heels.