Business Dressing and grooming for men and women

1. Presented By –
Harsh Kumar
University Business School , Panjab University

2. FACIAL HAIRS
- Should be clean
shaved
HAIRCUT
-Should not fall
on forehead
-collars or ears
TEETH
-Brush twice a day
-Floss everyday
-For smokers ,
polish teeth and
rinse your mouth
after smoking
NAILS
- Neatly trimmed
- Cut in curvature
MEN - GROOMING

3. Socks should match
the color of trouser
and long enough to
cover the shin
while sitting
Black , brown
and burgundy
in color
Match the
color of trouser
and belt
Polished and
clean Lace-up
conservative
shoes
MEN - FOOTWEAR

4. The knot should
be a perfect
triangle
Lower tip of tie
should reach the
center of the
waist belt
Avoid wearing
college or club tie
and advertising
you affiliations at
work
Design and color
should be
fashionable but
not flashy
MEN - NECKTIE

5. Trousers and
slacks should be
neatly pleated
and pressed
Length should fall
gently on top of
the shoe
Dark colored
Should not have
folds around the
ankle
MEN - TROUSERS

6. Collared Shirt
Inner wears
should never be
visible
Simple stripes ,
checks , or light
solid colors
In India , cotton
shirts must be
used as they are
comfortable in
summers .
MEN - SHIRT

7. Tie the hair
pulled back
from face
-Nails should be
cut in curvature
Manicured
-if , with nail paints
light colored
Hair holding
device should
be plane and
natural colored
Hair dye – 1
shade lighter
or darker than
natural color
Use gel to
keep unruly
hairs in place
WOMEN - GROOMING

8. • Should not be too fashionable ,
complicated or too flashy
• Should not wear revealing dresses
• Low cut blouses , see through textile
and too tight jeans attract unwanted
attention and stop people from taking
you seriously at work .
WOMEN - GROOMING

9. • Preferably choose small prints or self
colors.
• Avoid plunging necklines,sleeveless
and tightfitting clothes
• You may wear salwaar kameez or
saree or formal shirt/trousers
WOMEN - GROOMING

10. Shoes with 1 ½ - inch heels are standard.
You may wear a pair with smaller heels or a flat pair.
Stick with a black/brown pair.
Be sure your shoes are polished and that your heels are intact.
Do not wear
colorful sandals
Avoid heels and
sandals with bling
Avoid white colored sandals as
they get dirty easily. If you do,
clean them well.
WOMEN - SHOES/SANDALS

11. Apart from your working bag if you are carrying an additional bag,
preferably, carry a black or a brown one
WOMEN - BAGS

12. Wear stubs or small rings
Do not wear hoops or dangling earrings
WOMEN ACCESSORIES -Earrings

13. You may wear either a bracelet or a bangle. Avoid both.
Avoid chunky bracelets or too many bangles.
WOMEN ACCESSORIES –Bracelets / Bangles

14. Rings : Keep them simple and not chunky. Chains: You may wear thin chains with small lockets.
Do not wear ornamental/ chunky jewelry even if it is an occasion.
WOMEN ACCESSORIES

15. • In Korea , japan and china business attire is conservative and men
wear dark-colored business suits with white shirts . Women dress
conservatively and in subdued colors .
• In western countries , pastel shade in women’s apparel is preferred.
• In India women are more colorfully dressed.
• Business formals in India and south American countries are usually
fashionable and expensive .
CULTURE LENS