Corporate dressing tips

Common Dressing Tips for Men and Women :

· Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best)
· Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best)
· Clean, polished conservative shoes
· Well-groomed hairstyle
· Clean, trimmed fingernails
· Minimal cologne or perfume
· Empty pockets–no bulges or tinkling coins
· No gum, candy or cigarettes
· Light briefcase or portfolio case
· No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)

Specially for Men :

· Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern
· Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best)
· Dark socks (black is best)
· Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews
· No beards (unless you are interviewing for a job as a lumberjack!)
· Mustaches are a possible negative, but if you must, make sure it is neat and trimmed
· No rings other than wedding ring or college ring
· No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)

Specially for Women :

· Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses
· Shoes with conservative heels
· Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!)
· No purses, small or large; carry a briefcase instead
· If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color
· Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable)
· No more than one ring on each hand
· One set of earrings only

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