Dressing for Success in the Workplace
WOMEN DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Shoes:
• Black, brown or navy
• Stay away from anything that’s too trendy or will hurt your feet after 5 minutes
• Heels up to 2 1/2” are ok
• Avoid chunky, platform, or knee high boots
• Do not wear open toed shoes with panty hose
• Never wear dirty or scuffed shoes
• If wearing dress pants and socks, make sure the socks cover your skin when sitting down• Suits, dresses, skirts with dressy sweaters or blouses
• A jacket with a sleeveless blouse and skirt or dress slacks
• A matching suit or blazer with slacks
• Navy blue, charcoal, light gray, black, khaki in colorSuits/Skirts:
• Skirts should fall no more 2-3” from knee
• Avoid skirts with long slits that expose upper legs
Blouses:
• Stick to long-sleeved unless wearing a jacket or sweater
• White or cream are optimal
• Avoid loud prints or patterns
• Avoid low-cut necklines
• Avoid sheer fabrics
• Avoid showing any midriff area
Shoes:
• Black, brown or navy
• Stay away from anything that’s too trendy or will hurt your feet after 5 minutes
• Heels up to 2 1/2” are ok
• Avoid chunky, platform, or knee high boots
• Do not wear open toed shoes with panty hose
• Never wear dirty or scuffed shoes
• If wearing dress pants and socks, make sure the socks cover your skin when sitting down
Stockings or panty hose:
• Neutral skin tones are best
• Shear white or cream are ok if it compliments your dress or blouse
• Keep an extra pair with you in case of a “run”
Accessories:
• Bring purse or briefcase. Not both
• If purse, small not bulky
• Avoid sparkles, jewels, spangles on handbags
• Belt should match shoes
• Jewelry- less is better
• Keep jewelry simple and understated
• Do not wear excessive or flashy jewelry
•
Makeup:
• Subtle is the key. A little lipstick and never appear overly made up
• Avoid strong fragrances
Other:
• Avoid gum, mints, or other objects
• Avoid flaunting designer labels too much
• Avoid tight clothes
• Coats and jackets may be worn outside but should be removed when entering the building
• Best if tattoos are not visible
• Probably best to remove piercing ornaments during the day
Shoes:
• Black, brown or navy
• Stay away from anything that’s too trendy or will hurt your feet after 5 minutes
• Heels up to 2 1/2” are ok
• Avoid chunky, platform, or knee high boots
• Do not wear open toed shoes with panty hose
• Never wear dirty or scuffed shoes
• If wearing dress pants and socks, make sure the socks cover your skin when sitting down• Suits, dresses, skirts with dressy sweaters or blouses
• A jacket with a sleeveless blouse and skirt or dress slacks
• A matching suit or blazer with slacks
• Navy blue, charcoal, light gray, black, khaki in colorSuits/Skirts:
• Skirts should fall no more 2-3” from knee
• Avoid skirts with long slits that expose upper legs
Blouses:
• Stick to long-sleeved unless wearing a jacket or sweater
• White or cream are optimal
• Avoid loud prints or patterns
• Avoid low-cut necklines
• Avoid sheer fabrics
• Avoid showing any midriff area
Shoes:
• Black, brown or navy
• Stay away from anything that’s too trendy or will hurt your feet after 5 minutes
• Heels up to 2 1/2” are ok
• Avoid chunky, platform, or knee high boots
• Do not wear open toed shoes with panty hose
• Never wear dirty or scuffed shoes
• If wearing dress pants and socks, make sure the socks cover your skin when sitting down
Stockings or panty hose:
• Neutral skin tones are best
• Shear white or cream are ok if it compliments your dress or blouse
• Keep an extra pair with you in case of a “run”
Accessories:
• Bring purse or briefcase. Not both
• If purse, small not bulky
• Avoid sparkles, jewels, spangles on handbags
• Belt should match shoes
• Jewelry- less is better
• Keep jewelry simple and understated
• Do not wear excessive or flashy jewelry
•
Makeup:
• Subtle is the key. A little lipstick and never appear overly made up
• Avoid strong fragrances
Other:
• Avoid gum, mints, or other objects
• Avoid flaunting designer labels too much
• Avoid tight clothes
• Coats and jackets may be worn outside but should be removed when entering the building
• Best if tattoos are not visible
• Probably best to remove piercing ornaments during the day