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Business Wear 101. Credits. Armour , S. (2005, July 19). Your appearance can affect the size of your paycheck. In USATODAY . Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace/2005-07-19-bias-usat_x.htm
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Credits • Armour, S. (2005, July 19). Your appearance can affect the size of your paycheck. In USATODAY. Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace/2005-07-19-bias-usat_x.htm • What to wear, where: Job interview (n.d.). In Yahoo Screen. Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?p=what+to+wear+yahoo&vid=EF4BB7759253DB9CBEECEF4BB7759253DB9CBEEC&ct=p&l=2%3A48&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fvideos%2Fthumbnail.aspx%3Fq%3D4821659776909
Basics • Goal: to create a polished classic look that shows your professionalism and good taste. • Should be appropriate for the job. • Must fit well.
JUST DON’T DO IT! • There are certain things you should never wear/do for business including… • Showing too much skin • T-shirts, minis, and maxis • Excessive jewelry • Crazy makeup • Stringy, unkempt hair
Speaking of hair and makeup… Hair • Should always be clean and tidy • ALWAYS be combed out • Bring a comb, rubber bands, and bobby pins • Think about what you’ll be doing • Should be conservative • Don’t go overboard • Don’t try new trends—ex. crazy colors • Always use foundation and concealer Makeup
You, healthy. You, attractive. • People that are physically fit tend to earn more than their overweight counterparts. So… • Eat right • Exercise • Sleep
Before you leave, don’t. • Check for… • Stains • Under clothes • Teeth • Modesty
One more thing… • “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit…” • 1 Peter 3:3 & 4 (NIV)
You Decide Now you know… --Why you need to look professional -- What’s appropriate -- How to look good