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Corporate Dressing etiquettes
"Confidence is a habit that can be developed by 
acting as if you already had the confidence you 
desire to have” 
Enhance
An Overview 
 Business attire can be called as appropriate wear for an interview, for a 
professional job and dress code wear for work in an office environment. 
 Dress codes are written and more often, unwritten rules with regard to clothing. 
 Business attire for men includes a suit, jacket, shirt, trousers, tie, dark socks and 
dress shoes. 
 For women, business attire includes a suit or an ensemble of a skirt, dress slacks, 
or dress with a jacket, blouse, hosiery and closed toe shoes.
Corporate Dressing for Women 
 Treat your business clothing as an investment and choose wisely. Make sure you 
buy classic styles that suit your body shape, are comfortable, have quality 
workmanship and quality material. 
 For business/corporate situations match your handbag , shoes and belt. Black 
shoes should be matched with a black handbag. This is not a time to get creative 
with your accessories or to wear colored shoes.
Women professional attire
Corporate Dressing for Women
Corporate Dressing for Women 
 Do not neglect your outerwear . Purchase a good quality coat that can be worn with 
either pants or a skirt. For cooler weather don't neglect your outdoor footwear. For skirts 
choose long knee-high boots. 
 Keep shoes and boots in a good state of repair. Scuffed shoes with worn heels will ruin 
the look of your outfit. 
 To complete your look choose soft leather gloves that will add a nice touch as well as 
keep your hands from getting chapped.
Corporate Dressing for Women
Interview do and Don’ts
Corporate Dressing for Women 
 Choose clothing material that reflects the season. Heavy fabrics and tweeds are 
best for Fall and Winter and will look out of place during Summer, as light linen 
fabrics will look out of place during Winter. 
 Always wear a belt where there are belt loops . Choose a good quality leather belt 
and don't be tempted to wear a flashy or plastic belt. If you don't like belts choose 
pants without loops
Personal Grooming 
 Wear minimal, neutral-toned make-up that enhances your appearance 
 Hairstyle should reflect your personality yet be well-groomed and clean 
 Perfume: a little is just enough 
 Nails: clean, short & manicured (clear polish or French style)
Corporate Dressing for men
Corporate Dressing for men 
 A suit in shades of black, gray or dark blue, in either a solid color or with pinstripes is 
acceptable for formal business-wear. 
 The shirt should be a light color or a crisp white when the suit is dark. The sleeves of the shirt 
and blazer should reach the wrist. Do not roll up shirtsleeves as it can be viewed as informal. 
 Ties should be made of silk or a similar material and can include a color and print which 
provide an attractive contrast when viewed against the shirt and blazer. Stay away from loud 
patterns, cartoon characters and novelty prints.
Corporate Dressing for men 
 Choose socks to match the color of the pants or shoes. They should reach around the 
height of the calf. Socks made from natural materials will aid in wicking away excess 
moisture. 
 Shoes should be somewhat formal and always cleaned with a good shoe polish. When 
unsure, choose black leather shoes with laces since they can easily go with most styles. 
 The style of the belt should compliment the material and style of the shoes.
Corporate Dressing for men
Corporate Dressing for men 
 Keep haircuts short and well maintained, and always shave any facial hair. 
 Jewelry for men should generally be limited to one ring on each hand at most, and a formal 
style watch. Avoid earrings and necklaces. A necklace with a religious symbol should be 
tucked inside the shirt so as not to be visible. 
 Wear a long formal wear coat over the suit. This can normally be omitted in summer.
Corporate Dressing for men 
 Choose a light and fresh body spray. For colognes, either use a light variety in a small 
amount or none at all. Make sure that the fragrance is not overpowering and test it out 
a day before the interview by asking for someone’s feedback. 
 The briefcase should complement the overall look. Choose a smart case or portfolio in a 
dark color.
No Matter What 
 Make sure that what you wear fits you properly 
 Be comfortable 
 As for level of appropriateness: if you are in doubt, either ask someone you trust 
or wear something else
Image “Dos” 
 Keep a straight posture 
 Give a firm handshake 
 Make eye-contact when speaking 
 Use proper grammar 
 Make sure you have fresh breath & clean teeth 
 Keeps knees together when sitting 
 Wear clothes of good quality 
 Think “professional” not “trendy” 
Dress for the position you want, not the position you have
Image “Don’ts” 
 Speaking too softly or too quickly 
 Wear scuffed up or scruffy shoes – polish them 
 Wear clothing with loose or missing buttons 
 Wear clothing with hems in need of repair 
 Wear stained, spotted, or perspiration-stained clothing 
 Curse or use profane language 
 Wear too much jewelry 
 Chew gum 
 Wear shoes with no hosiery 
 Have an outdated or unbecoming hairstyle 
 Have hair roots in need of retouching 
 Have chipped nail polish
IN THE MEDIA
About Sheena Agarwal 
Devoted to inspiring people to be their best version, Sheena Agarwaal 
founded Urbanista Image Consulting LLP in 2010. Trained by master 
trainers Carla Mathis, Christina Ong and Lynne Marks, along with the 
unparalleled background in the arena of Image Consultancy, she is a 
Neuro Linguistic Practitioner and one of India’s first Reach Certified 
Personal Brand Strategist. 
Experience 
• Director Urbanista Image Consulting LLP, REACH Personal Brand 
• Worked with Big Cinemas, Apollo Munich Life Insurance, Shoppers Stop, 
IIT Chennai, TiE, Ranjan Narula Associates, Beetle, Bharti Foundation, 
Vodafone and GE. 
• Finance Analyst with Goldman Sachs 
Skills 
Personal Branding Expert 
Communication Expert 
Body Language Expert 
International Etiquette Expert 
Business Protocol 
Strategist 
Company Name - Presentation 29
ABOUT URBANISTA IMAGE CONSUTLING 
Established in the year 2010, Urbanista Image Consulting LLP is the renowned Image Consultancy firm 
based out of New Delhi, India and was founded by Sheena Agarwal one of India’s first certified Image 
Consultant and Reach Personal Brand Strategist. 
With the vision to enable people to express their core competence and brand values effectively, Urbanista 
Image Consulting works on three broad aspects of Powerful Presence: Appearance, Behaviour and 
Communication. 
We are committed to positively impacting lives, which in turn leads one to securing better opportunities and 
higher recognition and delivering noticeable results for clients - both at an Individual and Corporate level. 
An innovator in Image Management, we conduct consultations and workshops for individuals or groups 
respectively, on matters related to Executive Presence, Communication Skills, Body Language, Business 
Protocol, International Etiquette, Storytelling and Personal Branding. 
With a desire to bring internationally acclaimed Master Trainer from across domains to Indian Shores, in April 
2014 we hosted Master Trainer Carla Mathis from United States of America in New Delhi, India to train 
aspiring Image Consultants and look forward to host many such trainers from across the spectrum in the 
near future. 
We creatively use the theory of evolution on all our clients that involve not just superficial verbal consultation 
but a total involvement and a sensitive approach. 
We encourage you to contact us and discuss how to enhance your personal and professional presence.
www.facebook.com www.twitter.com www.urbanista.in +91 852 797 8886 Building No 845, Ist Floor, 
Ghittorni, New Delhi - 110030 
“Image is not about beautification. Its about projection of your purpose, goal 
and objective, in life. We help you create a brand that speaks for itself, day 
on day!” 
~Sheena Agarwal~

Corporate dressing etiquette

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    URBANISTA IMAGE CONSULTINGLLP ss Corporate Dressing etiquettes
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    "Confidence is ahabit that can be developed by acting as if you already had the confidence you desire to have” Enhance
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    An Overview Business attire can be called as appropriate wear for an interview, for a professional job and dress code wear for work in an office environment.  Dress codes are written and more often, unwritten rules with regard to clothing.  Business attire for men includes a suit, jacket, shirt, trousers, tie, dark socks and dress shoes.  For women, business attire includes a suit or an ensemble of a skirt, dress slacks, or dress with a jacket, blouse, hosiery and closed toe shoes.
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    Corporate Dressing forWomen  Treat your business clothing as an investment and choose wisely. Make sure you buy classic styles that suit your body shape, are comfortable, have quality workmanship and quality material.  For business/corporate situations match your handbag , shoes and belt. Black shoes should be matched with a black handbag. This is not a time to get creative with your accessories or to wear colored shoes.
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    Corporate Dressing forWomen  Do not neglect your outerwear . Purchase a good quality coat that can be worn with either pants or a skirt. For cooler weather don't neglect your outdoor footwear. For skirts choose long knee-high boots.  Keep shoes and boots in a good state of repair. Scuffed shoes with worn heels will ruin the look of your outfit.  To complete your look choose soft leather gloves that will add a nice touch as well as keep your hands from getting chapped.
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    Corporate Dressing forWomen  Choose clothing material that reflects the season. Heavy fabrics and tweeds are best for Fall and Winter and will look out of place during Summer, as light linen fabrics will look out of place during Winter.  Always wear a belt where there are belt loops . Choose a good quality leather belt and don't be tempted to wear a flashy or plastic belt. If you don't like belts choose pants without loops
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    Personal Grooming Wear minimal, neutral-toned make-up that enhances your appearance  Hairstyle should reflect your personality yet be well-groomed and clean  Perfume: a little is just enough  Nails: clean, short & manicured (clear polish or French style)
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    Corporate Dressing formen  A suit in shades of black, gray or dark blue, in either a solid color or with pinstripes is acceptable for formal business-wear.  The shirt should be a light color or a crisp white when the suit is dark. The sleeves of the shirt and blazer should reach the wrist. Do not roll up shirtsleeves as it can be viewed as informal.  Ties should be made of silk or a similar material and can include a color and print which provide an attractive contrast when viewed against the shirt and blazer. Stay away from loud patterns, cartoon characters and novelty prints.
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    Corporate Dressing formen  Choose socks to match the color of the pants or shoes. They should reach around the height of the calf. Socks made from natural materials will aid in wicking away excess moisture.  Shoes should be somewhat formal and always cleaned with a good shoe polish. When unsure, choose black leather shoes with laces since they can easily go with most styles.  The style of the belt should compliment the material and style of the shoes.
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    Corporate Dressing formen  Keep haircuts short and well maintained, and always shave any facial hair.  Jewelry for men should generally be limited to one ring on each hand at most, and a formal style watch. Avoid earrings and necklaces. A necklace with a religious symbol should be tucked inside the shirt so as not to be visible.  Wear a long formal wear coat over the suit. This can normally be omitted in summer.
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    Corporate Dressing formen  Choose a light and fresh body spray. For colognes, either use a light variety in a small amount or none at all. Make sure that the fragrance is not overpowering and test it out a day before the interview by asking for someone’s feedback.  The briefcase should complement the overall look. Choose a smart case or portfolio in a dark color.
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    No Matter What  Make sure that what you wear fits you properly  Be comfortable  As for level of appropriateness: if you are in doubt, either ask someone you trust or wear something else
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    Image “Dos” Keep a straight posture  Give a firm handshake  Make eye-contact when speaking  Use proper grammar  Make sure you have fresh breath & clean teeth  Keeps knees together when sitting  Wear clothes of good quality  Think “professional” not “trendy” Dress for the position you want, not the position you have
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    Image “Don’ts” Speaking too softly or too quickly  Wear scuffed up or scruffy shoes – polish them  Wear clothing with loose or missing buttons  Wear clothing with hems in need of repair  Wear stained, spotted, or perspiration-stained clothing  Curse or use profane language  Wear too much jewelry  Chew gum  Wear shoes with no hosiery  Have an outdated or unbecoming hairstyle  Have hair roots in need of retouching  Have chipped nail polish
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    About Sheena Agarwal Devoted to inspiring people to be their best version, Sheena Agarwaal founded Urbanista Image Consulting LLP in 2010. Trained by master trainers Carla Mathis, Christina Ong and Lynne Marks, along with the unparalleled background in the arena of Image Consultancy, she is a Neuro Linguistic Practitioner and one of India’s first Reach Certified Personal Brand Strategist. Experience • Director Urbanista Image Consulting LLP, REACH Personal Brand • Worked with Big Cinemas, Apollo Munich Life Insurance, Shoppers Stop, IIT Chennai, TiE, Ranjan Narula Associates, Beetle, Bharti Foundation, Vodafone and GE. • Finance Analyst with Goldman Sachs Skills Personal Branding Expert Communication Expert Body Language Expert International Etiquette Expert Business Protocol Strategist Company Name - Presentation 29
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    ABOUT URBANISTA IMAGECONSUTLING Established in the year 2010, Urbanista Image Consulting LLP is the renowned Image Consultancy firm based out of New Delhi, India and was founded by Sheena Agarwal one of India’s first certified Image Consultant and Reach Personal Brand Strategist. With the vision to enable people to express their core competence and brand values effectively, Urbanista Image Consulting works on three broad aspects of Powerful Presence: Appearance, Behaviour and Communication. We are committed to positively impacting lives, which in turn leads one to securing better opportunities and higher recognition and delivering noticeable results for clients - both at an Individual and Corporate level. An innovator in Image Management, we conduct consultations and workshops for individuals or groups respectively, on matters related to Executive Presence, Communication Skills, Body Language, Business Protocol, International Etiquette, Storytelling and Personal Branding. With a desire to bring internationally acclaimed Master Trainer from across domains to Indian Shores, in April 2014 we hosted Master Trainer Carla Mathis from United States of America in New Delhi, India to train aspiring Image Consultants and look forward to host many such trainers from across the spectrum in the near future. We creatively use the theory of evolution on all our clients that involve not just superficial verbal consultation but a total involvement and a sensitive approach. We encourage you to contact us and discuss how to enhance your personal and professional presence.
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    www.facebook.com www.twitter.com www.urbanista.in+91 852 797 8886 Building No 845, Ist Floor, Ghittorni, New Delhi - 110030 “Image is not about beautification. Its about projection of your purpose, goal and objective, in life. We help you create a brand that speaks for itself, day on day!” ~Sheena Agarwal~