Professional Image

DO

Realize that your attire affects the impression you make.

Find out what your company allows. Ask whether a dress-down policy is in effect. Observe what others are wearing on casual dress days.

Dress conservatively for job interviews or when meeting customers.

Cover tattoos and remove nose rings, excessive earrings, and rings in other orifices during the business day.

DO NOT

Assume that business casual means Saturday attire. Do not wear sweatsuits, spandex, shorts, T-shirts with slogans, bared-midriff outfits, halter tops, tank tops, or flip flops.

Wear clothing that is overly provocative.

Wear excessive jewelry or fragrance in the workplace.