Men’s Dress: Business Professional and Casual X 420 DISCUSSION SESSION #51
Business Dress for Men: Professional and Casual Professional Dress Is Common in the Corporate World
Business Professional: The Suit The first impression ALWAYS has the most impact …
Suit Basics Remember: Match your style to the corporate culture -- for instance, finance is more conservative, advertising more adventurous
Suit Fabric Be a little conservative…please! AVOID: Sharkskin, “shiny” fabrics, poplin, corduroy, and other more casual fabrics
Suit Care It doesn’t require a valet… … just a little knowledge
Suit Fit “If it feels good, wear it”
Wearing the Suit looking good = feeling good
The Shirt Tale
Tie On TIP: For illustrated instructions on tying these knots, try www. menswearhouse. com
Just say “No”…to bow ties
If the Shoe Fits MEN: NEVER - that is, NEVER -- show some leg. When you are seated, with your legs crossed, ONLY socks should show.
Accessories - Less is More The boardroom isn’t for skateboarding, and the office suite isn’t a rave so: NO earrings, NO necklaces, NO studs, NO bracelets.
The Rules of the Game - DO. . . • Accommodate your dress to the corporate environment. • Not sure? Dress up a notch rather than down. • When in doubt, go more conservative. • Remember, your dress says who you are. • Buy less, buy classic, buy the best. Strategy: Choose one of the highest ranking individuals in your company -- CEO, CFO, CIO -- and emulate their style.
The Rules of the Game - DON’T. . . • Use short socks – ugh! Go for mid-calf or knee-highs. • Wear wrinkled shirts – you want that crisp, professional look • Skip the belt. Empty belt loops are slovenly. • Wear casual shoes, or shoes with wellworn heels. • Never wear both braces and a belt. • Wear a brown suit to an interview. • Jangle when you walk – keep the jewelry and pocket contents to a minimum.
Business Casual: Walking A Fine Line
Professional to Casual Taking it down a notch…
Sport Coats
Slacks Business casual slacks work in the office and after hours
Shirts Collars, turtlenecks – but not crew necks
Business Casual: In General…. • Follow the “Dos” and “Don’ts” for Business Professional dress. • Keep an eye on the fashion choices of those who set the corporate culture…do not worry about just being part of the herd, let your classic sense of style and your work set you apart. • When in doubt, dress up a notch. • If you are not sure something is appropriate, then it probably is not.
Business Casual: Check it Out…. This is okay…. …. and this is NOT!
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EVALUATION QUESTIONS 1. I found the presentation material easy to understand. 2. This discussion session increased my knowledge of the subject presented. 3. I will be able to use some of the Information from this session in the future. • USE: – a. Strongly agree – b. Agree – c. Disagree – d. Strongly disagree – e. Don’t know 4. The presenter was well prepared for this discussion session. 5. This presentation should be repeated in future semesters.
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