February 14, 2014

Dress for SuccessBUSN 491

What you wear reveals …

Self-esteemSelf-respectConfidenceOrganizational SkillsSoundness of

JudgmentAttention to DetailCreativityReliability

Professional DressBusiness

CorporatePant Suit/Skirt Suit

OfficeDress PantsButton-down shirt or

blouseCardigan

Non-traditional BusinessAthletic Trainer,

Construction, Ag SalesKhakisPoloUniform

The SuitBest optionInvestmentWhat it says about

youConfidentProfessional PreparedRespectful

Building a Professional WardrobeQuality vs. QuantityFit

If you cannot buy the right fit make it the right fit

Buy for your shape not the current trendsPetite / Plus Size /

TallUndergarments

Garment Care

Where to Shop Thrift/Consignment

StoreDiscount Store

Gordman’sForever21H & M

Department StoreMacy’s, Herbergers,

Kohls & JCPenneyMaurices, Gap,

Limited, & Express

The BasicsShirt

Structured button down shirts are classic; color

PantsRise; mid-rise or higherCut

Length (with your dress shoes on)

JacketCutLength

Petite: at the top of hipTall: middle of hip or

longer

Wardrobing

Wardrobing

Maurice’s

Compare

Limited$110

$380

Same look - Different budget

JewelryMinimalClassic pieces

ShoesLow heelClosed toe

BeltHosieryBag/Portfolio

Small sizeGood condition

Accessories

HygieneHair

Minimal accessoriesNatural colorStyled

Make-upFresh and clean

PerfumeLight clean scents (if

any at all)Nails

Clean and cutPolished

Avoid these 6 common misstepsFailure to carry a notebookLoud jewelryCrazy colorsCrummy nailsCarry an inappropriate bagSunglasses on your head

Missteps

The Essentials BagHave the following

items handy on interview day:Tide To-Go Pen/Shout

wipeStitch-witchSewing KitShoe PolisherNail PolishLint RollerStatic GuardWrinkle Reducer

Questions?