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This document represents a summary of the material presented during the "Professional Dress" webinar on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Upon completion of the survey, the document was made available along with a discounted service package.
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Professional Dressing
THE “HOW-TO’S”
Remember This…
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There is a certain presence you want to have when talking business
~*~
It’s much easier to conduct business when you’re dressed for business and/or when you’re on par with your
counterparts
Professional Dress
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Understanding
the rules puts
everyone on
the same level
and frees you
up to focus on
work
Baseline Casual
• Not for the office• Ideal for weekend work outing
Mainstream Casual
• Casual Friday attire• Appropriate everyday attire for staff
Executive Casual
• Everyday, baseline dress for leaders• Appropriate for in-the-office days
Traditional Business
• Typical traditional business look• Denotes “ready for business”
Boardroom Attire
• Special occasion (board presentations)• Ideal for after-hours work function
Professional Dress
Professional dress is the look created to convey business or activities done as part of a revenue-generating operation. Professional dress has a
baseline/standard but can vary based on geography, role, function, industry, and/or gender.
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Baseline Casual
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This outfit/look is for the weekends or coming in off-hours to finish up a project, etc. What indicates that this is not for work = sandals/sneakers
Sample Looks, Women
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You don’t have to do all-black or
khakis/chinos all the time. Adding
individuality to the standard
“uniform” is how you keep it fresh
and fun but still professional!
Mainstream Casual
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This outfit/look is everyday work and has lots of variations – this should be your starting point!
Sample Looks, Men
The saying is “There’s a thousand ways to skin a cat” – once you understand the baseline “professional” dress code, you can figure out how to make it work for you and your personal preferences
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Executive Casual
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This outfit/look is everyday work if you interact with principals, partners, and/or clients. Your goal is to be in sync with the people you work with from day to day! Again, lots of variations on this theme…
Nine Rules of the Road
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Your goal should be to nail the basics – after that, it’s up to you! There are a few rules of the road that should inform your professional dress….
1. Anything sheer or see-through doesn’t work for work! (leave everything to the imagination…)
2. Fitted is great! Tight is bad
3. Highest hemline should be two inches above the knee
4. Wrinkles = just woke up or “don’t really care”
5. If your sleeve doesn’t cover your armpit when you raise your hand, save it for the weekend
6. Pantyhose – to be or not to be? That is the question!
7. If you love what you’re wearing enough to go “out” after work then you shouldn’t wear it to work
8. Act/dress like someone’s watching
9. When in doubt, dress UP not down
Be Distraction Free
Keep it simple
~*~
Little things count (cracked belts, gaping shirts, runs in hosiery)
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We’re programmed to note the exception
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Sometimes “blending in” is better than standing out (streetwear is for the streets, runway is for modeling)
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Workwear Wardrobe Basics
Women
1. Fabulous white button
down
2. Fitted tees
3. Black pencil skirt
4. Black fitted blazer
5. Dark-colored
shift/sheath dress
6. Navy/charcoal grey suit
(skirt or pants)
7. Print tops (2-3)
8. Everyday statement
earrings & necklace
Men
1. Navy or charcoal grey suit
2. 7 dress shirts (minimum)
3. 5 ties (minimum)
4. 2 pairs of shoes (dark-colored lace up, double monk strap)
5. Overcoat
6. Simple, understated watch (leather band)
7. V-neck/shawl collar sweater
8. Casual dress slacks
9. Dark-colored leather belt
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Women cont’d
10. Weekend uniform
11. Power pump
12. Curated casual flat
(pointy toe)
13. Every day comfy heel
14. Bottoms (4)
15. Structured tote
16. Satchel
17. Trench coat
Where to Get What
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ACCESSORIESRules…
1. Statement pieces always better than quantity
2. Structured (vs. not) handbags
3. Avoid name brands plastered over your items
Where to go…
1. Baublebar.com (jewelry)
2. Zara (shoes , scarves)
3. Outnet.com
CLOTHINGRules…
1.Don’t try to get everything in one place
2.Know your measurements rather than your size
3.For color, focus on one or two color palettes per season
Where to go…
1.Bodenusa.com (fun extras)
2.J.Crew (suit basics)
3.Nordstrom & Zara (blazers, tops)
SHOESRules…
1. Leather….nothing else
2. No stilettos….(wrong profession)
3. Pointy toe is always more versatile
Where to go…
1. Shopbop/East Dane.com
2. Yoox.com
3. Anthropologie
Are You Worth The Investment?
Edit your life frequently
and ruthlessly.
It’s your masterpiece after all
-Nathan Morris
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