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MEN
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WOMEN
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SUITS
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- 100% Wool blend looks and wears better than any other material.
- Darker suits carry more authority, but avoid black (it’s too formal)
- Solid colors and pinstripes are best, as long as the pinstripes are muted and narrow.
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- Solid dark color suits carry more authority, preferably navy, burgundy or gray.
- Skirts should be knee lengths or longer, so when you sit it does not rise above the knees.
- Dresses are too casual for interviews.
- Please cover all body tattoos.
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SHIRTS/BLOUSES
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- Pinstripes should be thin.
- Solid white convey honesty, intelligence, and stability.
- Cotton looks better and holds up better under perspiration.
- Always wear an ironed shirt, even if the shirt claims to be “wash and wear”.
- Always wear long sleeved shirts, with cuffs extending below suit sleeve.
- Always wear a totally white T-shirt with sleeves under shirt.
- Cotton/polyester blends are acceptable. The higher the cotton content, the better you’ll look.
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- Wear a blouse that is a business style.
- Solid white conveys honesty, intelligence and stability.
- Your blouse should always compliment and add color to your suit.
- No ruffles and scarves.
- Absolutely NO cleavage exposed at any time.
- No loud colors or busy prints, it’s too disturbing.
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TIES
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- Linen wrinkles too easily.
- Wool ties are too casual for interviews.
- Your tie should compliment and add color to your suit.
- Width should be approximately the same as lapels, generally 2 inches wide.
- 100% silk ties make the most powerful and professional impact and are also the easiest to tie.
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SHOES
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- Large wing tips are the most conservative.
- Black and brown leather are the best colors.
- Slip-on dress shoes (even those with tassels) are the most versatile for day to evening.
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SOCKS/HOISERY
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- Socks should complement the suit or be the same color as shoes.
- They should not bunch around your ankles.
- They should be long enough that skin is not seen when legs are crossed.
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- Sheer black, blue, taupe, ivory and natural colors enhance the appearance.
- No loud colors, designs or stripes, it is unprofessional.
- Please do not wear hosiery with any types of runs or discoloration.
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HAIR
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- Clean hair in a professional conservative style.
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- Clean hair in a professional conservative style.
- No corn rows or colorful hair extensions.
- No stringy or shaggy style.
- Clean braid tastefully styled.
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MAKE-UP
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- A natural/soft application of color to enhance your beauty.
- No strong or loud colors, it’s too distracting.
- No false eyelashes.
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ASSESSORIES
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- Jewelry should be very simple and conservative.
- Avoid body piercing jewelry, earrings, bracelets and rings on index and pinky fingers.
- Avoid sharp or smelly colognes.
- Avoid lapel pins except your school’s or professional organization’s logo/seal (approximate size of a nickel).
- Briefcases should be leather; browns and burgundy are the best colors.
- Watches should be simple and plain (avoid Mickey Mouse, logo, and sports watches).
- Belts should be leather and should match or compliment shoes (blue/black/gray suit=brown belt and shoes). The buckle should be simple.
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- Jewelry should be simple and conservative,
- ONLY one set of small earring sand no more than two rings worn at one time.
- Avoid body piercing jewelry, ankle bracelets and ring on index and pinky finger.
- Avoid sharp and smelly perfumes.
- Watches should be simple and plain (avoid
Mickey Mouse, logo, and sports watches).
- Your briefcase should be dark leather, preferably no purses.
- Polished fingernails with a natural or french
manicure color, no designs or jewelry.
- Take notes with a gold or silver pen.
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