Dress to Impress!

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Dress to Impress!
What does a real pro look like? What is
appropriate dress for State Leadership Conference
or business interviews?

• Kendra Harders, State Secretary
• Richard Chen, State Parliamentarian

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The Importance of Dress

• First impressions are critical
• Start with a positive impression rather than a
  negative one
• Dress is the first thing an employer or your
  peers see when greeting you
• Dressing properly gives you the competitive edge
• Dressing properly provides a positive first
  impression

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Grooming

• Hair
• Clean, neatly trimmed, well groomed
• Doesnt need to be a fashion statement
• Fingernails clean and trimmed
• Perfume/cologne wear minimal to none

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Accessories

• Jewelry keep to a minimum no flashy jewelry
• No more than one pair or earrings
• No more than two finger rings
• One watch or bracelet to avoid looking
  over-dressed
• Wear stockings that match the suit you are
  wearing
• Absolutely no visible piercing for men

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Dress Shirts

• Long sleeved dress shirts make a better
  impression than short sleeved
• Conservative colors
• Solid white or light blue work best
• No flashy colors

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Ties

• Silk ties project the best look
• Conservative patterns
• Stripes, solid
• The color of the tie needs to complement the
  color of the shirt

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Shoes and Belts

• Dress shoes should be worn for all business
  occasions
• Shoes need to match the color of
• your pants
• Cordovan shoes match with all
• khakis
• Belt needs to match the color of the shoes
• Medium quality belt, but it needs to look nice

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Business AttirePerformance Event Attire for Women

• Matching suit jacket and knee length (or longer)
  skirt or pants
• Conservative colors navy, black, gray, brown,
  etc.
• No open-toed shoes
• 1 1 ½ heels are standard
• Always wear hose

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Business AttirePerformance Event Attire for Men

• Dark-colored suit
• Charcoal, black, dark brown, or navy
• Suits should have 2 to 3 front buttons
• Leave the bottom button unbuttoned
• Suit should fit
• Sleeves and pant legs should not be too long or
  too short
• Nice collared, long sleeve, buttoned down dress
  shirt
• About one inch of the shirt sleeve should show
  below the jacket sleeve when arms are extended

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Casual BusinessSLC Test Taking Attire

• Women
• Dress shirt/blouse
• Dress slacks, khakis or trousers
• Non-athletic socks and shoes
• Knee-length or longer dresses/skirts
• Suit jacket (optional)
• Men
• Long sleeved, buttoned down, and collared dress
  shirt
• Ties
• Dress slacks, khakis or trousers
• Non-athletic socks and shoes
• Suit jacket (optional)

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Casual/SLC Dance Attire

• Dont wear anything you want trying out the new
  fashion trend is risky
• Conservative dress
• You may wear jeans if you donate to the FBLA
  Special Fund otherwise khakis or khaki shorts
  are acceptable
• Jeans should not have holes or rips
• Nice T-shirt or a polo-style shirt
• Athletic shoes and socks
• or sandals are appropriate

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General Tips for Dress Success

• Conservative is always the safest route
• Investigate the employer or group where you are
  presenting
• Wear an attire that would allow you to fit in
  with the group
• Call the human resources office of the business
  where you are interviewing and ask about the
  dress attire