The document provides tips for dressing professionally for meetings and conferences. It recommends considering the audience and environment, dressing appropriately for the occasion, and choosing comfortable, versatile clothing. Specific tips include wearing a blazer, skirt at an appropriate length, closed-toe shoes, simple jewelry and hair, and daytime perfume for women. For men, it suggests a well-fitting suit, attention to detail, classic rather than trendy styles, well-groomed appearance, and leather shoes. The document emphasizes that first impressions from attire matter, as you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.

1. Professional
Conferences/
Meetings
Erin, Jackie , April, Sara

2. General Tips for Professional
Meetings

4. - Consider your audience
- Look the part
- Be versatile

5. Meetings
- Stay sophisticated
- Stick to the staples
- Accessories show personality,
but don’t go too overboard.

6. General Tips for Professional
Conferences

8. - Consider any social or geographical
influences
- Look the part
- Stick to comfortable material
- Wear transitional items

9. Conferences
● Don’t wear clothes that can’t be
worn for long periods of time.
● Bring layers!
● Have a bag for swag.
● Pack your bag properly.
● Bring business cards.

10. Professional Dress for
Women

12. Blazer it Up
Pair with smart trousers or a pencil skirt - you can’t go wrong. Dress this look up or
down as needed.
Have the Right Skirt Length
If you can see too much thigh when you’re sitting with your legs crossed, it’
s too short.
Wear Functional Shoes
A low-heeled, closed-toe pump is a fail-safe option.

13. Keep Hair Smooth and Simple
Avoid letting your hair fall in front of your face - it’ll be
distracting for both you and the person you’re speaking
to.
Wear a Daytime Appropriate Perfume
Make sure it’s light and not overpowering.
Keep Jewelry Simple
A non-distracting, but unusual piece of jewelry can help you stand out in a
good way.

14. Professional Dress for Men

16. Get the Right Fit
A poor fitting suit will be obvious- shoulders should sit square and trousers should
break just before the shoe.
Pay Attention to Detail
Clothes should be clean, ironed and fresh. Stains or loose buttons are a no-
go.
Think Classic Rather than Trendy
Avoid loud suit colors or shirt patterns. You can show off your personality
elsewhere.

17. Keep on Top of Grooming
Keep nails clean and hair well-trimmed.
Wear a Classic Watch
A stylish leather-banded wrist watch will make a statement when you rest
your hands on the meeting table.
Polish Your Shoes
Leather shoes are a timeless option. Just keep them the same tone, or darker
than your trousers.

18. Why it Matters?

19. You never get a second
chance to make a first
impression

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