Men's Professional Dress for Career Advancement
Dress for Success!
Men’s Professional Dress for Career Advancement
Presented by Thom Brooks, Vice President for Instructional Services
Clothes make the
Clothes make the
man. Naked people
man. Naked people
have little or no
have little or no
influence on society.
influence on society.
-- Mark Twain
-- Mark Twain
Why does it matter?
People may form perceptions about you and your
abilities based on clothing and body language:
◦
Professionalism
◦
Level of sophistication
◦
Intelligence
◦
Credibility
◦
Motivation
◦
Job Knowledge
So what is appropriate dress to
make a good first impression?
1.
Dress “one notch” above the norm -
know your audience
2.
Select styles and colors that
complement your appearance
3.
Pay attention to details of attire and
grooming
4.
Be confident in your appearance
What are the “norms” of dress for
your audience?
Them
:
Jeans, polo shirts
You
:
Slacks, dress shirt
Them
:
Slacks, dress shirt
You
:
Sport coat, tie
Them
:
Sport coat, tie
You
:
Suit
Select styles to complement your
appearance
Facial Shape
Select styles to complement your
appearance
Facial Shape
Select styles to complement your
appearance
Facial Shape
Select styles to complement your
appearance
Select styles to complement your
appearance – Suits for Tall, Slim
Do’s:
Patterns and Solids
Sport Coats
Cuffs
Pleats
Double vents
Goal:
Broaden
Don’ts:
Open jackets
Deep gorges
Cautions:
Flat front pants
Solid ties with solid
suits
Stripes
Select styles to complement your
appearance – Suits for Shorter men
Do’s:
Solids and Stripes
Unbuttoned Jacket
3 Button coats
Unvented coats
Goal:
Lengthen
Don’ts:
Cuffed pants
Patterns
Double-breasted
coats
Cautions:
Pleat front pants
Sport coat and pants
Select styles to complement your
appearance – Suits for Heavy set
Do’s
:
Solids and Stripes
Darker colors
Unbuttoned Jacket
2 Button coats
Narrow lapels
Goal:
Lengthen and slim
Don’ts:
Patterns
High button suits
Double-breasted
coats
Cautions:
Pleat front pants
Cuffed pants
Pay Attention to the details!
Grooming
:
Neat hair
Clean nails
Facial stubble
Coordinating:
Belt & Shoes
Socks & pants
Metals & Jewelry
Attire
:
Shirt neatly pressed
Clean and lint free
Shoes polished,
touched up
Laces tied, tightly
Socks are long
enough
Be confident!
Dress appropriately for your
audience
Select clothing that
complements your appearance
Practice dressing for success
Learn the impact of clothing on perceptions in the workplace from Thom Brooks, Vice President for Instructional Services. Dressing one notch above the norm, paying attention to details, and being confident are key to making a good impression. Understand the norms of dress for different audiences and choose styles that complement your appearance. Discover the do's and don'ts of selecting suits for tall, slim individuals to enhance your professional image.
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Dress for Success! Men s Professional Dress for Career Advancement Presented by Thom Brooks, Vice President for Instructional Services
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. -- Mark Twain
Why does it matter? People may form perceptions about you and your abilities based on clothing and body language: Professionalism Level of sophistication Intelligence Credibility Motivation Job Knowledge
So what is appropriate dress to make a good first impression? 1. Dress one notch above the norm - know your audience 2. Select styles and colors that complement your appearance 3. Pay attention to details of attire and grooming 4. Be confident in your appearance
What are the norms of dress for your audience? Them: You: Jeans, polo shirts Slacks, dress shirt Them: You: Slacks, dress shirt Sport coat, tie Them: You: Sport coat, tie Suit
Select styles to complement your appearance Facial Shape
Select styles to complement your appearance Facial Shape
Select styles to complement your appearance Facial Shape
Select styles to complement your appearance
Select styles to complement your appearance Suits for Tall, Slim Do s: Patterns and Solids Sport Coats Cuffs Pleats Double vents Don ts: Open jackets Deep gorges Cautions: Flat front pants Solid ties with solid suits Stripes Goal: Broaden
Select styles to complement your appearance Suits for Shorter men Do s: Solids and Stripes Unbuttoned Jacket 3 Button coats Unvented coats Don ts: Cuffed pants Patterns Double-breasted coats Cautions: Pleat front pants Sport coat and pants Goal: Lengthen
Select styles to complement your appearance Suits for Heavy set Do s: Solids and Stripes Darker colors Unbuttoned Jacket 2 Button coats Narrow lapels Don ts: Patterns High button suits Double-breasted coats Cautions: Pleat front pants Cuffed pants Goal: Lengthen and slim
Pay Attention to the details! Grooming: Neat hair Clean nails Facial stubble Attire: Shirt neatly pressed Clean and lint free Shoes polished, touched up Laces tied, tightly Socks are long enough Coordinating: Belt & Shoes Socks & pants Metals & Jewelry
Be confident! Dress appropriately for your audience Select clothing that complements your appearance Practice dressing for success
