Transcript JANETT MUIRURI_ASSIGN4.PPT

CORPORATE DRESS CODE
DRESSING FOR SUCCESS
Choosing
your
wardrobe
Body
piercing/T
attoos
Shoes.
Guidelines
for
Women
Make Up
Guidelines
for Men
Grooming
Important Elements for Dress Code
Choose
clothing that
fits properly.
Buy the most
expensive
clothing you
can afford.
Ask yourself,
“Is what I’m
wearing
appropriate?”
Know the
message you’re
sending.
Understand Company Culture
Understand
that you
represent an
Image of the
company.
Understanding
the culture
helps you
decide what
kinds of clothes
to shop for.
Understand
that Casual
does not mean
sloppy.
Know you’re
company policy.
Customer facing rules
Don’t wear
torn clothing.
Understand
what business
casual means
if that is the
culture.
Protect
company
image by
presenting
yourself in a
respectful
manner.
Dry Clean!
Nothing is
more
impressive
than a
starched shirt.
Appropriate Workplace Shoes
Polish your
shoes daily.
Do not wear
ripped shoes.
Women
should not
wear shoes
that are too
high and
closed toes.
As much as
possible
wear neural
colored
shoes.
Inappropriate work shoes
Shoes that are
too high
heeled are
perceived as
too sexy.
Colorful shoes
in the
workplace are
inappropriate.
Brown, Black
or navy are
considered
standard
colors.
Alligator or
snakeskin
shoes are
inappropriate.
Dress and Grooming Guidelines for
Men
The tip of the
tie should
end at the
middle of the
belt.
Shirt sleeve
should
extend 1/8”
to ¼” below
the jacket.
Socks need to
cover calves.
No five
o’clock
shadow.
Dress and Grooming Guidelines for
Women
Don’t dress
too sexy.
Wear a slip
when
appropriate.
Do not wear
dark
stockings
with light
shoes.
Wear a
sleeveless
blouse only
under a
jacket.
Corporate Dress Code/Tattoos/Body
Piercing
Visible tattoos
are
unprofessional
in the
workplace.
Non dangling
earrings on
ears only.
Nose ring ok if
small or for
religious
purposes.
Men should
not wear
visible jewelry
Good Grooming
Deodorant
is a
necessity
not
optional.
An altoid
for your
breath goes
a long way.
Soaks
cannot be
worn twice.
Keep finger
nails short
and well
groomed.
Good grooming cont…
Do not
repeat
clothing.
Men should
shave or
trim the
beard.
Women
should not
have a
moustache.
Limit the
amount of
aftershave.
Business Casual Concerns
Understand
that casual
does not mean
sloppy
Think about
your Schedule
when choosing
clothing
Avoid
unprofessional
attire
When in doubt
leave it out
Business Casual Concerns cont…
Belts should
be leather
Buy the best
watch you
can afford
Consider a
personal
shopper
Don’t break
the rules out
of ignorance
Do not use too much makeup.
Long hair on women in the workplace is too girlish,
sexy or distracting. If you have to have long hair pull it
back or pull it up.
Cleanliness is next to godliness!
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