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TURNOUT. SOME SAYINGS. It is often said that the first impression is the last impression. So, efforts must be taken to ensure that a positive long lasting impression is made the first time.
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SOME SAYINGS • It is often said that the first impression is the last impression. • So, efforts must be taken to ensure that a positive long lasting impression is made the first time. • Appearance and the way one carries oneself are the two things that are first noticed on entering a room. • So, corporate dressing etiquette is to be given great importance.
The way we dress reflects our inner self. • Dress can make a person look confident and in control of the situation. • Dress should be befitting the occasion. • Identify the dress code followed in the business entity before appearing for the interview.
Proper attire • Proper attire which reflects a strong personality can induce the customer to accept the ideas put forward. • A good attire can imbibe confidence from team members who will be willing to look upon you a s a leader. • The personality, the confidence can be made conspicuous by dressing in accordance to the situation. • An enterprise with well dressed manpower can speak of better confidence, thus adding to its brand value.
MEN UNIFORM • SHIRTS • As a rule, the simple the better • Colours: - white, off white, pale, blue shirts are preferred • It is important to button up your shirt till your color button. Do not wear thick stripes and checks.
Trousers: • They should preferably be dark though you may wear beige and with a dark colored shirt. • Try to have at least one pair of black trouser.
Ties: • Choose a traditional Silk tie. • No loud colour or patterns. • Avoid ties with images and designer logo. • Your tie should coordinate with you attire. • The knot should be a perfect triangle.
Socks: • Choose a colour that coordinates with your trouser • Usually dark black, dark brown, dark grey and dark blue. • Make sure they are long enough not to expose your skin when you sit down. • As a thumb rule do not wear white socks. • Wear clean socks to avoid bad odour.
Shoes: • A good pair of leather shoes black or brown. • Must be polished every day. • Do not wear shoes that look casual.
Belt: • Formal belt with a sleek buckle. • As a thumb rule match your belt to your shoe.
Watches: • Preferably wear leather strapped watches. • If you wear a metal strapped one, make sure that it fits your wrist well.
WOMEN UNIFORM • You may wear salwaarkameez or formal shirt/trousers. • Preferably choose small prints or self colours. • Avoid plunging neck lines, sleeve less and tight fitting clothes.
Sandals/Shoes • Shoes 1.5 inch heels are standard. • You may also wear a pair with smaller heels or a flat pair. • Stick with a black/ brown pair. • Be sure your shoes are polished and that heels are intact.
Bags • Apart from your working bag if you are carrying an additional bag, preferably carry a black or a brown one.
Some More Tips • When picking clothes for office wear, remember to opt for subtle shades. Garish colors and office look do not gel well at all. • Women should not apply heavy makeup while going to office. In fact, the use of makeup, hair spray and perfume should be toned down. • Before leaving for office, check in the mirror to make sure that you are well groomed. • Nobody takes a shabbily dressed person seriously.
