How to look professional?
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For women:
Formal suits that consist of jacket, skirt and pants are a must. Have a light colored one for summer and a dark one for winter. Also choose a neutral colored cardigan and an appropriate blazer. Get a couple of basic skirts. Choose straight or flared ones, whichever suits your figure. One pinstriped blouse and two plain shirts should suffice for starters. Get yourself one classic dress and change the look with different accessories for different occasions. Scarves, belts and jewelry can make a dress look quite different. An all weather coat will also come in handy.
For men:
Suits are a must in an office environment. Invest in year-round ones. Get yourself a couple of solid color jackets or blazers that can be teamed up with most of your trousers. Choose medium to dark colors for trousers in durable fabrics. Shirts can be light, pin striped or good old white. A few fashionable shirts can be included for the entertainment scene in the office. A couple of good quality belts in sober colors are a must. It would be a good idea to have both lace-up shoes and slip-on ones in black and brown. Lace in for formal wear and slip-ons for casual wear. Wearing well worn shoes is just not done. Accessories like fine leather briefcases do add personality.
How to Look Professional at a Career Fair
- Wear business casual attire.
- Carry your resume in a nice folder or briefcase.
- Research the companies that are going to be attending the career fair before you arrive.
- Sell yourself to the recruiters attending the career fair.
- Show up early.
Dressing Don'ts for female
- Don't wear plunging necklines.
- Don't wear clinging skirts.
- Don't wear loud, shocking colors.
- Don't wear short skirts.
- Don't wear tight sweaters or skirts.
- Don't wear see-through fabrics.
- Don't wear pants without a jacket.
- Don't wear faddish clothes.
- Don't wear sundresses.
- Don't wear large jangly jewelry.
- Don't wear childish clothes.
- Don't wear scuffed shoes.
- Don't wear runs in hose.
- Don't wear wrinkled or soiled clothes.
- Don't wear clothes in need of repair.
- Don't wear skirts with slits higher than the knees.
A Professional Look
- Wear quality.
- Wear a jacket, with a long-sleeve shirt.
- Wear subtle, sophisticated colors such as navy, dark gray, black, taupe, etc. If bright colors are becoming to you, wear them in a tie print or a shirt stripe.
- Wear small, sophisticated prints and tweeds rather than large shapes and designs.
- Carry a fine leather briefcase, preferably in a dark color.
- Keep consistently high standards to your look. Always look and act professional.
- A vest is usually considered "authoritative" for presidents or top level executives.
Dressing Do's for Men
- Do wear socks that blend with your slacks and shoes.
- Do wear socks that cover the calf.
- Do wear a thin watch with leather straps or with a gold or stainless band.
- Do wear clothes that fit well.
- Do wear clothes that are well-coordinated. If needed, ask for help in coordinating color, style, fabric, and pattern.
- Do wear clothes that are well-pressed.
- Do wear clothes that feel comfortable.
- Do keep a beard/mustache neat and trimmed.
Dressing Don'ts for Men
- Don't wear slacks that are too long or too short.
- Don't wear clothes that are soiled or in need of repair.
- Don't wear loud, flashy clothes.
- Don't wear a tie that is too short or too long (tip of tie should end near the center of the belt buckle).
- Don't wear clip-on ties, which are seldom the right length.
- Don't wear shoes that are not shined or that have run-down heels.
- Don't wear clothes that are out of style.
- Don't wear too many patterns (shirt, tie, and jacket should offer a maximum of two patterns).
- Don't wear neck chains unless you know they are accepted by your firm.
- Don't wear earrings.
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