Published by Jennifer Hollifield
Achieve a Timeless Wardrobe!
Do you want a professional look? It is important to dress appropriately for any business event. To achieve a timeless wardrobe it is important to understand the different types of dress that businesses call for.
Tips for Maintaining Workplace Professionalism
- Choose longer lenghts of dresses
- Cover any visible tattoos if possible.
- Do not wear body or facial piercings.
- Do not wear distracting jewelry
- Wear your hair in a conservative style and a natural hair color.
- Avoid wearing clothes that are transparent or revealing.
- Avoid wearing strong perform or don’t wear any perfume.
- Choose neutral colors
- Keep nails manicured, neat, and color them in a neutral nail polish if at all.
- Wear natural or light makeup.
Types of Business Attire
- Formal
- Professional
- Business Casual
- Small Business Casual
The business formal dress attire is the most conservative of the four types of dress codes. Formal attire is an upgrade from your normal day-to-day business professional attire. The business formal attire should be worn for a special event. Men wear a dark suit with a dress shirt and tie. The men’s shirt should be a French cut style with cufflinks. Pocket squares are required. Women may wear a suit with a skirt, pantyhose, and closed-toed heels.
The business professional dress consists of conservative clothing to portray yourself in a professional way. Women can wear a skirt or pants suit with heels. Men may wear a blazer or suit jacket.
In a casual style of dress, it is best to wear slacks. A dress shirt or blouse, a knee-length dress, and shoes that cover the entire foot.
The small business casual dress code calls for dark wash jeans. Khaki pants can be worn, too. Button-down shirts are the most common for men. Casual blouses can be worn by women.
Specific requirements of the dress code may be specified by the business owner or manager. Women can wear flats or even tennis shoes depending on what is appropriate in the work environment.
Clothings Brands for Women:
- H&M
- Banana Republic
- Express
- Ann Taylor
- Kate Spade
- Nordstrom
- Everlane
- Dillards
- MM. LaFleur
- Ted Baker
Fashion Brands for Men:
- Ralph Lauren
- Rolex
- Giorgio Armani
- The Timberland Company
- Nordstrom
- Hugo Boss
- Brooks Brothers
- J. Crew
- Banana Republic
- Suitsupply
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