DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Some General Guidelines

• Dress conservatively - avoid faddish, trendy or flashy clothes and accessories.
• Clothes should be clean, pressed and in good condition.
• Women should avoid pants and sweaters.

Suits

• Solid, dark colors are preferable.
• Natural fabrics, such as cotton, wool, linens, are best.
• Dress appropriately for the season.
• Be sure your clothes fit properly and are of good quality.

Blouses and Shirts

• White or cream are preferred colors.
• Solid colors are best.
• Contrast with suit color.
• Keep necklines conservative.

Ties and Scarves

• Coordinate with blouse/shirt and suit.
• Silk or polyester are preferred fabrics.
• Make them of appropriate size and good quality

Shoes

• Shoes should be polished and in good condition.
• Plain pumps are best for women.
• Avoid open-toed shoes.
• Coordinate with suit, belt and handbag.
• Avoid bright colors.

Hair

• Shorter is more professional
• Hair should be neatly styled and combed; no exotic styles.
• Hair should be clean and out of the eyes.
• Women must shave legs and underarms.

Jewelry

• Men should wear only a watch, wedding ring and/or class ring.
• Women should wear no more than one ring per hand, a watch and one necklace.
• Jewelry should not be flashy or trendy.
• It's preferable not to mix silver and gold.
• Earrings should be posts, not dangling.

Make-Up

• Make-up is unacceptable for men.
• Light make-up for women; go easy on the blush and eye make-up.
• Keep perfume scents light.

Nails

• Nails should be neatly trimmed and CLEAN.
• Men should have very, very short nails.
• Women should wear light or clear nail polish and nails should not be extremely long.

Pantyhose/Socks

• Flesh colored pantyhose are best; keep an extra pair handy.
• Socks should match the suit and shoes and should not be darker than shoes.
• Socks and hose must be CLEAN and stay up.

Purse

• The purse should match the shoes and belt.
• Don't carry a purse if you carry a briefcase.