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How to Dress For Success

How to Dress For Success. Alex Mantz, Alva Chamber Dee Wiebener, Owner of LaDeeDa. ALWAYS BE ON YOU’RE “A” GAME . PICK UP APPLICATION JOB/ CAREER FAIR INTERVIEW. FRESH START. Take a bath Try on outfit before morning of interview. Get a haircut Don’t go out the night before Red eyes

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How to Dress For Success

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  1. How to Dress For Success Alex Mantz, Alva Chamber Dee Wiebener, Owner of LaDeeDa

  2. ALWAYS BE ON YOU’RE “A” GAME • PICK UP APPLICATION • JOB/ CAREER FAIR • INTERVIEW

  3. FRESH START • Take a bath • Try on outfit before morning of interview. • Get a haircut • Don’t go out the night before • Red eyes • Smell

  4. MEN

  5. SUITS • Choose a conservative single-breasted, 2-, 3-, or 4-button jacket. • Choose dark colors: black, dark gray, charcoal, olive, navy. Avoid flashy or showy fabrics. • A good bet for business casual is a navy blazer with dress pants, dress shirt, and a tie. • Have your suit pressed every few weeks to keep it looking nice. • Make sure your suit is altered to fit properly - sleeves should break just below your wrist. • Shop around for the best value in price and quality, and consider sales and clearances.

  6. SHIRTS • Purchase several (7-8) good quality dress shirts (a couple are sufficient for campus interviews). • Cotton is the best fabric for shirts - no polyester or polyester-blend. • Collars should be stiff but comfortable (too loose looks unprofessional; too tight, you'll feel like you're choking). • If buying a shirt with a pointed collar be sure that it has collar stays or can be buttoned down. • A price range for quality shirts is $35-60 - remember that you're looking for good quality at a good price. • Resist buying brightly colored shirts until your wardrobe has expanded a little more and until you know more about the culture of your workplace.

  7. TIES • Ties distinguish your individuality and update your fashion statement. They're also flexible and easy to replace. • Colors should work back into your suit or work well with your shirt. • Should end at belt line - no higher, no lower. • Purchase 1 or 2 to start (a couple are sufficient for campus interviewing).

  8. SHOES • One pair basic black or brown. • Make sure they are comfortable. • Pricing: $90-150 for good quality leather shoes. Again, buy within your price range. • Always make sure your shoes are polished and well maintained.

  9. BELT, SUSPENDERS, AND SOCKS • Your belt should match your shoes. • Socks and suspenders can be matched to your suit, shirt, or tie; a solid color is better - preferably black or navy. • NO GYM SOCKS - WHITE • If you wear suspenders, don't wear a belt.

  10. BUSINESS CASUAL

  11. BUSINESS CASUAL • Most businesses today follow the standard business casual during the week and casual Friday. • Always check

  12. WOMAN

  13. JACKET • Choose a conservative style jacket in a solid, basic color. Save the trendier styles until you are more settled and familiar with the "culture" of your workplace.

  14. SKIRT • Buy the skirt that goes with the jacket, and if possible, also choose a printed skirt that matches the jacket as well. • Skirts should be not be higher than the knees.

  15. JACKET • If the jacket you purchase has pants to match, that's great. Also consider additional pairs in black, navy, or dark gray. • Conservative novelty pattern (small hounds tooth or other tight pattern) is acceptable.

  16. SHIRT/BLOUSE • Look for ivory, black, navy, and gray blouses or shells to wear under suits. • Remember that blouses are an inexpensive way to change the look of an outfit. • Don't wear sleeveless blouses and dresses.

  17. Accessorize • Jewelry • Women (earrings, bracelet, necklace) • Interview- wear more subtle jewelry • Belts • Scarves

  18. Touchy Subjects

  19. Tattoos • Wear long sleeves to cover tattoos on arms • Wear long skirts, pants, or panty hose to cover tattoos on legs • Make sure the necklines cover any tattoos on the shoulders or chest • Always ask your employer what his/her regulations on tattoos are

  20. Piercings • Take out any piercings before interviews • Always ask your employer what his/her regulations are on piercings.

  21. Hair Dye • Extreme hair colors are not usually acceptable in the workplace. • Often going outside the dress code is grounds for dismissal.

  22. HELPFUL HINTS • Don’t smoke before your interview • Turn off cell phones before entering workplace or interview • Clean fingernails • Don’t wear to much perfume • Lay out your resume’, portfolio and anything else required the night before. • Pack your lint roller • DON’T BE LATE!!!!

  23. QUESTIONS • If you have any questions after today’s presentation, please feel free to stop by the Alva Chamber of Commerce or La Dee Da.

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