Appalachian Senior U Etiquette
The Professional Wardrobe
Choosing outfits for your professional wardrobe can be pricey and intimidating: you want to make a positive impression, but you haven't been out of your Rainbows and jeans for the last 8 years of your life. There are a few basics with which to begin:
1)
Your appearance should always enhance your professional demeanor, not detract from it.
2)
Even if your workplace is casual, it's a professional must to look neat, polished, and clean.
3) Always check to see if your employer has a dress code: lots of offices prohibit things like open-toed shoes or body piercings.
When interviewing, it's a general rule to dress a level above the regular attire of that office (and leave your backpack at home.) Go ahead and purchase a suit, even if you're not sure where you'll be working; you'll use it more than you think. If in doubt, use good judgement, model yourself after a person in your office who is well-attired, call your mom, or e-mail us.
For the Lady
For the Lady
Clothing basics:
-Make sure clothes are comfortable and classic.
-Wear conservative colors with distinctive cuts. Stay away from fabrics with sparkles, sequins, or too much shine; think cotton blends and matte silks.
-A suit should fit as close to the body as possible without puckering or being uncomfortable. Skirts should hit at or below the knee.
-There should be no ripples across the back of a jacket, and no puckering around any shirt buttons.
-The more conservative your job field, the more conservative your clothing should be (i.e. classic cuts and dark colors.)
Accessories:
-Jewelry should blend with and compliment the outfit. For interviews, no more than one earring per ear, one ring per hand, and one bracelet per wrist.
-Wear low-key shoes. Work is not the place for stilletos or platform soles.
-Nor is it the place to show off the artistry of your favorite nail salon. Keep your nails clean, at a reasonable length, and free of any outlandish designs or colors.
-Makeup and jewelry should add to your look, not overpower it. Use both sparingly.
For the Gentleman
For the Gentleman
Clothing basics:
-Purchase the most expensive suit you can afford; it will last longer.
-Have a sales associate instruct you on the proper fit of a suit. Your shirt sleeves should reach between 1/2 inch and 1 inch past your suit sleeves when you fully extend your arms.
-Ties are your opportunity to express yourself. Ties do not need to be the same color as your suit, but use good taste in your selections.
-A navy blazer is a gentleman's must have: it will never go out of style and will be appropriate at business and social functions.
Accessories:
-Belts should always be black or dark brown when worn with a suit. Leave the tan belt to more casual outfits.
-If you're going all out with cuff links, tie pins, or any other metallic accessories (including a watch) make sure it matches the metal on your belt buckle.
-Wear leather dress shoes with laces and make sure they are neat and polished. Black shoes for a black, grey, or navy suit; brown for tan or green colors.
-Use cologne and jewelry in extreme moderation.
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