Men's Professional Dress for Career Advancement

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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