DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Be miserly with your application of cologne/ perfume. Antiperspirant is often sufficient for odor control. Do not assume everyone finds your signature scent as delightful as you do. Accessories should be kept to a minimum. Jingling as you move about can be distracting in the workplace. As a rule, the later in the evening an event takes place, the more formal the occasion. The more formal the event the darker and longer the outfit should be (e.g. tuxedo black and evening gowns respectively). For day to day clothing expectations, be sure to read your employee handbook, and always use sound judgement when making selections.

BUSINESS CASUAL

Business casual is the go-to clothing standard for many offices and professional events. However, unlike business professional, with its very clear guidelines for dress, business casual is varying and highly particular to the specific culture present. You can look for more opportunity to express personal style and preferences, within reason. Remember it is, after all, dressing for professional engagement, not leisure. Business casual can fluctuate from situation to situation and office to office; when in doubt, ask someone familiar with the office or event. Below you will find some general guidelines and advice. − Embrace color and pattern with shirts/ blouses within reason. In some instances, golf shirts could also be appropriate for everyday wear. − More casual khaki pants, and similar fabrics, are often allowed. However, blue jeans/denim may only be allowed on select events or occasions. − Shoes no longer need to be shined to a mirror finish. Loafers, flats, boots, and even tennis shoes may be appropriate for your office setting. − Collared or polo shirt − More patterns & colors accepted − Tie optional − Khaki pants or nice trousers − Flats or heels acceptable

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

Business professional attire is a staple of the interview room and more traditional workplace settings. You should assume, unless otherwise stated, that business professional is the go-to attire for your interview. With that being said, you will want to begin your investment in appropriate clothes early. Simply stated, business professional is expensive and you will want to invest in quality clothes to get the maximum wear and use. − You will want to invest in a conservative dark colored suit (i.e. matching tops and bottoms). Look for colors like charcoal, dark grey and black. − Dress shirts/blouses should appropriately compliment your selected suite (solid and muted colors being ideal). − Shoes should be closed toed and coordinated appropriately with your outfit. A good polishing is a good idea to add that extra touch to your outfit. − Socks/stocking/hosiery, contrary to prevailing fashion trends, should match your outfit for the day. − Hair should be styled conservatively and cleanly.

CAMPUS CAREER CLOSET

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The Campus Career Closet, operated by the University Career Center, provides a way for students to access FREE professional attire appropriate for career fairs, interviews, networking events and the workplace. To make an appointment, use Handshake.

1. Students are allowed to take up to four items per academic year. Suits count as two items. There is a limit of one suit per student. 2. Items are the students to keep. − Suit or sports jacket

Skirt or nice dress − Tie required − Suit pants or nice trousers − Dress hosiery or heels acceptable