1. Presented by
Yolanda Martin

2. Women
 a dress with a jacket is
 Always wear a suit with a jacket;
also acceptable – skirts at or below the knee
 Shoes with conservative heels and closed toes (open toes
are casual or associated with social agendas)
 Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs) –
Always wear stockings, no bare legs
 No purses – instead carry a small briefcase or portfolio
 If you wear nail polish, use a clear or conservative color
 Minimal use of makeup
 No more than one ring on each hand
 One set only of conservative earrings

3. Clothing Do’s for Women
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 Do wear clothes appropriate for the job
 Do wear clothes that are suitable for your physique
or the shape of your body
 Do wear colors that accentuate your skin tone
 Do wear clothes that are clean, neat, and well-
pressed
 Do wear clothes that you feel comfortable in

4. Clothing Don’ts for Women
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 Don’t wear clothes that are too tight
 Don’t wear sheer or see-through fabrics that reveal your bra
or slip
 Don’t wear plunging necklines
 Don’t wear jewelry that dangles or sparkles
 Don’t wear shoes that are scuffed
 Don’t wear skirts that are too short; no splits higher than the
knee, and no front-opening wrap skirts
 Don’t wear faddish clothes
 Don’t wear a coat shorter than your dress unless it is a ¾
coat (No sundresses)
 Don’t wear wrinkled, soiled, or defective clothes

5. Men
a conservative pattern,
 Necktie should be silk with
and be the correct length (bottom of your belt)
 Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best)
 Dark socks (black is best)
 Get a hair cut – short hair always fares best in
interviews
 Beards and mustaches can be viewed as negative -
make sure they are neat and trimmed
 No rings other than a wedding ring or class ring
 No earrings – if you normally wear them (or just
one), remove them (it).

6. Clothing Do’s for Men
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 Do wear socks that blend with your slacks and shoes
 Do wear socks that cover the calf
 Do wear clothes that fit well, and that you are
comfortable in
 Do wear clothes that are coordinated (If you are not
sure they coordinate in color, style, fabric, and
pattern, ask someone to help you)
 Do wear clothes that are clean, neat, and well-
pressed

7. Clothing Don’ts for Men
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Don’t wear slacks that are too long or short
 Don’t wear clothes that are soiled or defective
 Don’t wear loud, flashy clothes
 Don’t wear a tie that is too short or too long (The tip of the tie
should end near the center of the belt buckle)
 Don’t wear clip-on ties – they are seldom the right length
 Don’t wear scuffed shoes or those with run-down heels
 Don’t wear clothes that are out of style
 Don’t wear too many patterns (It is difficult to coordinate
several patterns in one outfit)
 Don’t wear neck chains unless you know definitively that they
are acceptable by the company with which you are seeking
employment

8. Dressing for Success
Men & Women
 Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best,
though some business cultures accept neutral colors – Pay special attention
to the “FIT”
 Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best/pastel is next best)
 Clean, polished, conservative shoes – Some employers base a lot on the
condition of your shoes.
 Well-groomed hair style
 Cleaned, trimmed fingernails
 Minimal cologne or perfume (If in doubt it is better to use no fragrance
than too much)
 Empty pockets – no bulges or tinkling coins
 No gum or candy
 Light briefcase or portfolio and a good pen (not the chewed up BIC)
 No visible body piercings or tattoos