SlideShare a Scribd company logo
What Should I Wear
     Today?


        Lugo & Associates
        Dress Code Policy
Introduction



•   Define Lugo & Associates Dress Code Policy
•   Inspire employees to dress professionally
•   Allow for comfort and creativity
•   Discuss enforcement
Dress Code Policies
 The Ford                           The UBS
 Approach                           Approach
  “We ask our
employees to use
                                  43-page dress code
good judgment”
                     Our
                   Approach
                    we provide
                    guidance;
                    you provide
                     judgment
The Basic Rule
We should always present
a professional appearance
to our clients,
coworkers,
and ourselves.
       —William Lugo, CEO
In other words:
    You are dressing for:

     1. Your clients
     2. Your supervisor
     3. Yourself
Personal Issues
• Bathe and use deodorant daily
• Dress modestly
• Cover shoulders, midriffs and backs
• Avoid large logos or messages
• Wear conservative makeup, jewelry
  and accessories
• Limit piercings to earlobes only (2 allowed)
• Cover tattoos, please
Never:
  • Sweatpants or
    sweatshirts
  • Athletic apparel or
    shoes
  • Shorts/Capris
  • Cargo pants or shirts
  • Flip Flops
  • Denim
  • Hats
Always:
  • Attire is appropriate for
    situation
  • Garments are
    clean, pressed, and in good
    repair
  • Clothes fit properly (not
    baggy or tight)
  • Fabrics are opaque (not
    transparent)
  • Undergarments, or lack
    thereof, should not be
    noticeable
Business Attire
For court
appearances, IRS
meetings, corporate
clients
• Dark suit, shirt or
  blouse, tie
• Polished shoes
• Good-quality
  briefcase, folio, or bag
Business Casual

        • Slacks, dress pants or
          khakis
        • Shirt with a collar
        • Knit or polo shirt
        • Sport-coat or jacket
          optional
        • No tie necessary
Business Casual
• Slacks, dress pants, or
  khakis
• Similar-type skirt
• Cardigan, pullover or
  sweater set
• Casual dress
   o Shirtdress
   o Sweater dress
   o Sleeveless, not strappy
Enforcement
Your supervisor is the arbiter
• Unofficial warnings
• 2 official warnings
• 3rd violation
   o You will be sent home to change
   o You will be counted late and docked pay

• Non-compliance is grounds for termination


Ask your supervisor if you are unsure
Conclusion
       10 seconds

 That’s how long we take
 to form an opinion when
    we meet someone.

 What will people think of
           you?
References
•   Amour, S. (2007, July 9). ’Business casual’ causes
    confusion. USA Today. Retrieved October
    12, 2011, from
    http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace.
•   Casual Business Attire. E-notes, Encyclopedia of Small
    Business. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from
    www.enotes,com/small-business-encyclopedia.
•   Mayhew, R. How to explain business casual dress
    code to employees. The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved
    October 17, 2011, from
    http://smallbusiness.chron.com
•   Flanagan, L. (May 7, 2009). Dress codes and office
    appropriate clothing. Suite 101. Retrieved October
    17, 2011, from http://lauren-flanagan.suite101.com.
•   Hart, T. (2011, June 10). Men’s business casual attire
    explained. Suite 101. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from
    http://tyler-hart.suite101.com
•   Berton, E. (2011, December 14). Dress to impress, UBS
    tells staff. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October
    17, 2011, from http://online.wsj.com.
•   Field, A. (2005, June 9). What is business casual?
    Business Week. Retrieved October 12, 2011, from
    http://www.businessweek.com.

More Related Content

What's hot

Dress for interview success
Dress for interview successDress for interview success
Dress for interview success
Paul Grethel
 
Corporate etiquette - dressing etiquette
Corporate etiquette - dressing etiquetteCorporate etiquette - dressing etiquette
Corporate etiquette - dressing etiquette
Ossama Motawae
 
Dress Code Fo Management Students
Dress Code Fo Management StudentsDress Code Fo Management Students
Dress Code Fo Management Studentsashish
 
FBLA-PBL Dress Code Tutorial
FBLA-PBL Dress Code TutorialFBLA-PBL Dress Code Tutorial
Corporate dressing etiquette
Corporate dressing etiquette Corporate dressing etiquette
Corporate dressing etiquette
Sheena Agarwal
 
Power Dressing For CAs
Power Dressing For CAsPower Dressing For CAs
Power Dressing For CAs
ShishirAgarwal17
 
Power Dressing
Power DressingPower Dressing
Power Dressing
guest756e80
 
Dressing for success
Dressing for successDressing for success
Dressing for success
ABandKEN
 
Office Dress Code Do's and Don'ts
Office Dress Code Do's and Don'tsOffice Dress Code Do's and Don'ts
Office Dress Code Do's and Don'ts
Hieroglifs International
 
Urbanity & power dressing
Urbanity & power dressingUrbanity & power dressing
Urbanity & power dressing
eiramespi07
 
Dress To Impress
Dress To ImpressDress To Impress
Dress To Impress
Gregory J. Victory
 
Dress To Impress
Dress To ImpressDress To Impress
Dress To Impressaitf311
 
Power Dressing, Work Place and Business Etiquette
Power Dressing, Work Place and Business EtiquettePower Dressing, Work Place and Business Etiquette
Power Dressing, Work Place and Business Etiquette
Priyal Dhir
 
Corporate dressing etiquettes
Corporate dressing etiquettesCorporate dressing etiquettes
Corporate dressing etiquettes
Moocs Engine
 
BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code
BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code
BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code
avhinandan khajuria
 
Interview Dress Code: A Style Guide
Interview Dress Code: A Style GuideInterview Dress Code: A Style Guide
Interview Dress Code: A Style Guide
talener
 

What's hot (20)

Dress for interview success
Dress for interview successDress for interview success
Dress for interview success
 
Fashion
FashionFashion
Fashion
 
Corporate etiquette - dressing etiquette
Corporate etiquette - dressing etiquetteCorporate etiquette - dressing etiquette
Corporate etiquette - dressing etiquette
 
Dress Code Fo Management Students
Dress Code Fo Management StudentsDress Code Fo Management Students
Dress Code Fo Management Students
 
FBLA-PBL Dress Code Tutorial
FBLA-PBL Dress Code TutorialFBLA-PBL Dress Code Tutorial
FBLA-PBL Dress Code Tutorial
 
Corporate dressing etiquette
Corporate dressing etiquette Corporate dressing etiquette
Corporate dressing etiquette
 
Dressing etiquette
Dressing etiquetteDressing etiquette
Dressing etiquette
 
Power Dressing For CAs
Power Dressing For CAsPower Dressing For CAs
Power Dressing For CAs
 
Dressing etiquette.
Dressing etiquette.Dressing etiquette.
Dressing etiquette.
 
Power Dressing
Power DressingPower Dressing
Power Dressing
 
Dressing for success
Dressing for successDressing for success
Dressing for success
 
Office Dress Code Do's and Don'ts
Office Dress Code Do's and Don'tsOffice Dress Code Do's and Don'ts
Office Dress Code Do's and Don'ts
 
Urbanity & power dressing
Urbanity & power dressingUrbanity & power dressing
Urbanity & power dressing
 
Dress To Impress
Dress To ImpressDress To Impress
Dress To Impress
 
Power Dressing Men
Power Dressing MenPower Dressing Men
Power Dressing Men
 
Dress To Impress
Dress To ImpressDress To Impress
Dress To Impress
 
Power Dressing, Work Place and Business Etiquette
Power Dressing, Work Place and Business EtiquettePower Dressing, Work Place and Business Etiquette
Power Dressing, Work Place and Business Etiquette
 
Corporate dressing etiquettes
Corporate dressing etiquettesCorporate dressing etiquettes
Corporate dressing etiquettes
 
BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code
BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code
BASICS of Grooming and Dress Code
 
Interview Dress Code: A Style Guide
Interview Dress Code: A Style GuideInterview Dress Code: A Style Guide
Interview Dress Code: A Style Guide
 

Viewers also liked

HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd.
HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd. HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd.
HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd. vrushali
 
check list
check listcheck list
check list
thara thankachan
 
10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List
10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List
10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List
John Coldwell
 
Retail Store Operations
Retail Store Operations Retail Store Operations
Retail Store Operations
Amit Kumar Garg
 
Store Operating Procedure for Store Manager
Store Operating Procedure for Store ManagerStore Operating Procedure for Store Manager
Store Operating Procedure for Store Manager
Kundan Ganvir
 
Customer Service check list
Customer Service check listCustomer Service check list
Customer Service check list
Adaya T. Kodua
 

Viewers also liked (6)

HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd.
HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd. HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd.
HMS - Impetech IT Solution Pvt. Ltd.
 
check list
check listcheck list
check list
 
10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List
10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List
10-step B2B Customer Satisfaction Survey Pre-Survey Check List
 
Retail Store Operations
Retail Store Operations Retail Store Operations
Retail Store Operations
 
Store Operating Procedure for Store Manager
Store Operating Procedure for Store ManagerStore Operating Procedure for Store Manager
Store Operating Procedure for Store Manager
 
Customer Service check list
Customer Service check listCustomer Service check list
Customer Service check list
 

Similar to Ba205 sample power_point

Company grooming and standards
Company grooming and standardsCompany grooming and standards
Company grooming and standards
SarahDebbie
 
Dress for success_-_women
Dress for success_-_womenDress for success_-_women
Dress for success_-_women
rainnyranita
 
Sample Dress code policy hrhelpboard
Sample Dress code policy hrhelpboardSample Dress code policy hrhelpboard
Sample Dress code policy hrhelpboard
Hrhelpboard
 
Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company
Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company
Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company
Hrhelpboard
 
Professional wardrobe-nbsp-
Professional wardrobe-nbsp-Professional wardrobe-nbsp-
Professional wardrobe-nbsp-
Wethaq Takaful Insurance Company - Egypt
 
Ways for Excellent Personal Grooming
Ways for Excellent  Personal Grooming Ways for Excellent  Personal Grooming
Ways for Excellent Personal Grooming Ganesan Dhandapani
 
Professional Etiquttes.pptx
Professional Etiquttes.pptxProfessional Etiquttes.pptx
Professional Etiquttes.pptx
Asad Hameed
 
Dress For Success
Dress For SuccessDress For Success
Dress For Success
ctwoodring
 
Do’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptx
Do’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptxDo’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptx
Do’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptx
JayveemaePotenciano1
 
09 corporate etiquette dressing etiquette
09  corporate etiquette dressing etiquette09  corporate etiquette dressing etiquette
09 corporate etiquette dressing etiquette
Ossama Motawae
 
21st century guide to the perfect suit
21st century guide to the perfect suit21st century guide to the perfect suit
21st century guide to the perfect suit
Calvin O'Callaghan
 
Business etiquettes
Business etiquettesBusiness etiquettes
Business etiquettes
Soft Skills World
 
Dress Code Policy
Dress Code Policy Dress Code Policy
Dress Code Policy
Hrhelp board
 
Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0
Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0
Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0
Samantha Gardner, MLIS
 
bba employability skills for the fifth semester
bba employability skills for the fifth semesterbba employability skills for the fifth semester
bba employability skills for the fifth semester
sagarasbushis
 
competition overview revised - Sept. 2
competition overview revised - Sept. 2competition overview revised - Sept. 2
competition overview revised - Sept. 2Nate Doolin
 
the guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptx
the guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptxthe guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptx
the guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptx
ssusere32a11
 

Similar to Ba205 sample power_point (20)

Session 2.pptx
Session 2.pptxSession 2.pptx
Session 2.pptx
 
Company grooming and standards
Company grooming and standardsCompany grooming and standards
Company grooming and standards
 
Dress for success_-_women
Dress for success_-_womenDress for success_-_women
Dress for success_-_women
 
Sample Dress code policy hrhelpboard
Sample Dress code policy hrhelpboardSample Dress code policy hrhelpboard
Sample Dress code policy hrhelpboard
 
Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company
Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company
Dressing Policy and Procedure of Company
 
Professional wardrobe-nbsp-
Professional wardrobe-nbsp-Professional wardrobe-nbsp-
Professional wardrobe-nbsp-
 
Ways for Excellent Personal Grooming
Ways for Excellent  Personal Grooming Ways for Excellent  Personal Grooming
Ways for Excellent Personal Grooming
 
Professional Etiquttes.pptx
Professional Etiquttes.pptxProfessional Etiquttes.pptx
Professional Etiquttes.pptx
 
Dress For Success
Dress For SuccessDress For Success
Dress For Success
 
Do’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptx
Do’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptxDo’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptx
Do’s and Don'ts presentation in Job Interview.pptx
 
Dress for Success - Men
Dress for Success - MenDress for Success - Men
Dress for Success - Men
 
09 corporate etiquette dressing etiquette
09  corporate etiquette dressing etiquette09  corporate etiquette dressing etiquette
09 corporate etiquette dressing etiquette
 
21st century guide to the perfect suit
21st century guide to the perfect suit21st century guide to the perfect suit
21st century guide to the perfect suit
 
Business etiquettes
Business etiquettesBusiness etiquettes
Business etiquettes
 
Dress Code Policy
Dress Code Policy Dress Code Policy
Dress Code Policy
 
Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0
Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0
Express Your Professionalism: Gender Expressive Professional Wear 2.0
 
bba employability skills for the fifth semester
bba employability skills for the fifth semesterbba employability skills for the fifth semester
bba employability skills for the fifth semester
 
competition overview revised - Sept. 2
competition overview revised - Sept. 2competition overview revised - Sept. 2
competition overview revised - Sept. 2
 
the guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptx
the guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptxthe guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptx
the guide to Personal Grooming and hygiene .pptx
 
How to dress well
How to dress wellHow to dress well
How to dress well
 

Ba205 sample power_point

  • 1. What Should I Wear Today? Lugo & Associates Dress Code Policy
  • 2. Introduction • Define Lugo & Associates Dress Code Policy • Inspire employees to dress professionally • Allow for comfort and creativity • Discuss enforcement
  • 3. Dress Code Policies The Ford The UBS Approach Approach “We ask our employees to use 43-page dress code good judgment” Our Approach we provide guidance; you provide judgment
  • 4. The Basic Rule We should always present a professional appearance to our clients, coworkers, and ourselves. —William Lugo, CEO
  • 5. In other words: You are dressing for: 1. Your clients 2. Your supervisor 3. Yourself
  • 6. Personal Issues • Bathe and use deodorant daily • Dress modestly • Cover shoulders, midriffs and backs • Avoid large logos or messages • Wear conservative makeup, jewelry and accessories • Limit piercings to earlobes only (2 allowed) • Cover tattoos, please
  • 7. Never: • Sweatpants or sweatshirts • Athletic apparel or shoes • Shorts/Capris • Cargo pants or shirts • Flip Flops • Denim • Hats
  • 8. Always: • Attire is appropriate for situation • Garments are clean, pressed, and in good repair • Clothes fit properly (not baggy or tight) • Fabrics are opaque (not transparent) • Undergarments, or lack thereof, should not be noticeable
  • 9. Business Attire For court appearances, IRS meetings, corporate clients • Dark suit, shirt or blouse, tie • Polished shoes • Good-quality briefcase, folio, or bag
  • 10. Business Casual • Slacks, dress pants or khakis • Shirt with a collar • Knit or polo shirt • Sport-coat or jacket optional • No tie necessary
  • 11. Business Casual • Slacks, dress pants, or khakis • Similar-type skirt • Cardigan, pullover or sweater set • Casual dress o Shirtdress o Sweater dress o Sleeveless, not strappy
  • 12. Enforcement Your supervisor is the arbiter • Unofficial warnings • 2 official warnings • 3rd violation o You will be sent home to change o You will be counted late and docked pay • Non-compliance is grounds for termination Ask your supervisor if you are unsure
  • 13. Conclusion 10 seconds That’s how long we take to form an opinion when we meet someone. What will people think of you?
  • 14. References • Amour, S. (2007, July 9). ’Business casual’ causes confusion. USA Today. Retrieved October 12, 2011, from http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace. • Casual Business Attire. E-notes, Encyclopedia of Small Business. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from www.enotes,com/small-business-encyclopedia. • Mayhew, R. How to explain business casual dress code to employees. The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com • Flanagan, L. (May 7, 2009). Dress codes and office appropriate clothing. Suite 101. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from http://lauren-flanagan.suite101.com. • Hart, T. (2011, June 10). Men’s business casual attire explained. Suite 101. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from http://tyler-hart.suite101.com • Berton, E. (2011, December 14). Dress to impress, UBS tells staff. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from http://online.wsj.com. • Field, A. (2005, June 9). What is business casual? Business Week. Retrieved October 12, 2011, from http://www.businessweek.com.

Editor's Notes

  1. Welcome.
  2. We’re here to:Formal presentation because informal definition didn’t work out
  3. 3 approaches to a dress code policyYou are adults, but sometimes you need guidance.
  4. Our founder and CEO, William Lugo.
  5. Clients—comfortable, trustworthy, Supervisor—capable, knowledgeable, stableSelf—comfortable, confident, express yourself
  6. Modest means no décolletage. No chests of either gender.Large logo means more than 1 inch.Earrings are small hoops, dangles or posts. No grommets, or large earrings.
  7. What is wrong with how this man is dressed?Mention After Tax Day!
  8. Never/AlwaysGood repair—no rips, threads, pulled seams
  9. Appear trustworthy and confidentTax Court and IRS meetings--You are representing your client in a difficult day, be a supportCorp. clients want you to dress like they do---for credibility
  10. Where people usually have problems—Suits are understood, but business casual is unknown territory.The classic example is Dockers and a polo shirt . A standard tee shirt isn’t acceptable. Collar ribbing size is the determining factor. Must be narrow.Polar fleece jacket or vest not allowed.
  11. These are also business casualDress/skirt length—knee length
  12. Unofficial warnings--“What you are wearing is unsuitable because…” “I have had some negative comments…” “Please don’t wear that again”Official warnings are in supervisors office, written, placed in your permanent record.
  13. We know we shouldn’t judge by appearancesBut the reality is that you are judged by what you look like. How you dress matters because: (Click words in)