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Appropriate Attire |
Inappropriate Attire |
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• Suit |
• Plunging necklines |
Tips for Men |
Tips for Women |
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Suit for a business professional conservative environment Dark solid or slight pinstripe conservative |
Matched-skirted suit for a conservative business professional environment Conservative suit in neutral colors or understated plaids. Skirt length no shorter than slightly above the knee, no longer than just below mid-calf. |
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Blazer for an informal business casual environment Coordinated sport coat or blazer with khakis, chinos, or gabardine trousers |
Unmatched suit for an informal business causal environment. Jacket and pants or skirt in coordinating colors and fabrics. Skirt length no shorter than slightly above the knee, no longer than just below mid-calf. |
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Shirts Long-sleeved dress shirt in solid colors such as white, cream, or light blue are preferred |
Blouses Solid colors or small, subtle geometric patterns and florals. Avoid sheer fabrics, oversized prints, frills, ruffles, straps, or plunging necklines. |
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Necktie Medium width silk ties in solids, stripes, and small patterns (tip of the tie should touch the top of the belt) |
Watch Plain round face or tank-styled watch with leather or clasp-style metal band |
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Shoes and socks Dressy slip-ons and lace-up shoes in black, burgundy, or dark brown; dark color or neutral over-the-calf socks coordinated to trousers |
Shoes Medium to low heeled pumps, no open toes or slings; opt for shoes in black, navy, taupe, or dark brown leather. Shoe color should match or be darker than hemline. Neutral-colored stockings to match or compliment skin tone. |
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Belts and accessories Leather belts in black, burgundy, or dark brown to match trousers or shoes. Avoid flashy cuff links, rings, or neck chains. Remove earring(s) before the interview. Trim-styled watch with leather or good-quality metal band. Wedding bands and conservative rings are appropriate, but limit one per hand. |
Belts and accessories Belts in neutral colors no more than an inch wide. Limit jewelry to small pieces in gold or silver; pearls are also appropriate. No dangling earrings and only one pair per ear. Good quality rings limited to one ring per hand. |
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Hair, skin and fragrance Hair should be clean and neatly combed. No "five-o’clock shadow," facial hair should be groomed and trimmed. Go light on aftershave products and avoid colognes. Cover tattoos. |
Hair, makeup and fragrance Hair should be natural color, or at least look that way. Wear longer hair pulled up or back and away from your face. Go light on makeup and avoid perfume. Cover tattoos. |