Corporate dressing tips

Common Dressing Tips for Men and Women : · Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best) · Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best) · Clean, polished conservative shoes · Well-groomed hairstyle · Clean, trimmed fingernails · Minimal cologne or perfume · Empty pockets–no bulges or tinkling coins · No gum, candy or cigarettes · Light briefcase or portfolio case · No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.) Specially for Men : · Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern · Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best) · Dark socks (black is best) · Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews · No beards (unless you are interviewing for a job as a lumberjack!) · Mustaches are a possible negative, but if you must, make sure it is neat and trimmed · No rings other than wedding ring or college ring · No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out) Specially for Women : · Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses · Shoes with conservative heels · Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!) · No purses, small or large; carry a briefcase instead · If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color · Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable) · No more than one ring on each hand · One set of earrings only