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Dressing for Success

Dressing for Success. Lets go back in history. 1848 America creates first civilian work uniform Levi’s denim overalls. Early 1900’s. The Lounge Suit Three matching pieces a white shirt a stiff collar a necktie. 1950s. The Gray Flannel Suit. 1960’s.

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Dressing for Success

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  1. Dressing for Success

  2. Lets go back in history • 1848 • America creates first civilian work uniform • Levi’s denim overalls

  3. Early 1900’s • The Lounge Suit • Three matching pieces • a white shirt • a stiff collar • a necktie

  4. 1950s • The Gray Flannel Suit

  5. 1960’s • Khaki casual evolves into a denim counter culture • Hair gets its own paragraph in dress codes

  6. 1970’s • Dress for success books and consultants come into view • Navy, blue pinstripes, a white shirt, and a small print red tie

  7. 1980’s • Power suits emerge • Broad shouldered, double-breasted suits • The meaning of power

  8. 1990’s • a more relaxed dress code emerges

  9. Business Professional • Before you shop • Dress differs by region and climate • Get a copy of your company’s dress code • Fit your dress to that of your co-workers • Think quality before quantity

  10. Gentlemen Suit Matching jacket and pants Dress shirt Coordinating socks and shoes Undershirt Avoid loud colors and flashy ties Ladies Pant suit Coat dress Dress with jacket Blouse or shell Skin-toned nylons Basic pumps Ladies and Gentlemen: Quality rain coat and winter coat What to Wear

  11. Maintaining Your Professional Look • Maintaining Your Professional Look • Take care of your clothes • Buy versatile fabrics • Accessorize for variations in your look

  12. Business Casual • casual means “informal” • don’t be too casual • relaxed version of business professional • crisp, neat, and appropriate • invest in quality clothes

  13. The Rules • Consider the work environment • Strive for consistency • Ask first, dress later • Look inside your closet

  14. the “DO’s” for men • Sport Coat/Blazer • Casual Button-Down Oxford Shirt • Khakis • Traditional Dress Pants • Long-Sleeved Solid or Striped Shirt • Dark Socks • Matching Belt and Shoes

  15. the “DO’s” for women • Cotton Shirts • Cardigan Twin Sets • Business Skirt or Pants • Blouse or Sweater • Blazer or Vest • Neutral Hosiery • Flat or Low Heels

  16. please don’t… • don’t wear tight clothing • don’t try to stand out • don’t wear gym clothes or jeans • don’t show up in tennis shoes • don’t look like you are attending a party or picnic

  17. Belts Briefcase/purse Coat/umbrella Hosiery Jewelry Scarves Shoes Socks Suspenders Watches Common Accessories

  18. Good Grooming • Hair • Make-up • Nails • Scent

  19. Interviewing • This is your first impression • Do your research • Our suggestions • Pressed and polished • Trial run • Think conservatively • Leave primping time • Comfort is key

  20. The End

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