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What
to do when you invite someone round, how to set the table, how
to arrange the seating. A few simple rules for you to
remember.
AT
WORK - not-too-serious suggestions on how to dress at work
| For
Women |
| Less Is More |
| Understatement is the hallmark of the
well-dressed. Generally, five minutes after a business meeting, your associates should not be able to remember what you were
wearing. They should be able to remember that you were
well-dressed. If people remember your clothes, then your clothes are making the statement
- not you. |
| Mirror Your Company's Image |
| Even if it's casual
Friday, if you're expecting a client at your office, or you're going out of the office to meet clients
- keep in mind that you are a reflection of your company. Always look your best when meeting with clients and
customers. |
| Be Neat |
| You can wear a $600 skirt
suit, but if your blouse is wrinkled or there's a grease spot on your
jacket, you've just blown your professional image. |
| Don't Be Revealing |
Whether intentional or
not, blouses that are too low cut, slacks that are too tight, and dresses or blouses that are transparent send a strong non-verbal
message: that you're not authoritative, competent, or
reliable.
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| Dress for Daytime |
| OK. So you have an after-work engagement. Bring a change of clothes to the office and go to the restroom and change after work. Wearing eveningwear to work is always a bad idea. |
| Avoid Tackiness and Trends |
| Colors that are too
loud, fabrics that are non-traditional, and trendy clothing send a message that you either don't care about proper business dress or you don't know what proper business attire is. Either way, you lose
credibility. |
| The One Piece of Jewelry That's Essential |
| While too much jewelry is a distraction in business, the one piece of jewelry you should never be without is a nice
watch. Wearing a watch shows you have a sense of the importance of time.
However, avoid cartoon-character watches and overly large sports
watches. They send a message of frivolity. |
| For
Men |
| Believe it or
not, there are more rules for office dress for men than there are for
women. Let's see some of them. |
| The Tie |
| This traditionally has been considered the most important accessory for
men. Some people maintain a tie should express your
individuality; others advise being safe and conservative with your tie choices for business.
The 'rule' here is the same as for women's business
attire: people will always forgive you for being too conservative, but few people will forgive you for not being conservative enough in most business
situations.Keep your tie width in line with the width of your
lapel; wear wide ties with a wider lapel, narrower ties with narrower
lapels. |
| Hats |
| Hats carry more connotations than any other
accessory. Choose a hat style that looks good on you. The only
exception: never wear a baseball cap to the office. |
| Belts and Suspenders |
| Coordinate belts with shoe color. The widest acceptable width for the office is one-and-a-quarter
inches. Suspenders are meant as an alternative to a belt, not an
addition. Coordinate suspenders to the tie. How wild you get with patterns and colors is dictated by your corporate culture.Le
bretelle possono essere indossate al posto della
cintura, non in aggiunta. Non esagerare con l'altezza
della cintura o con la larghezza delle bretelle. |
| Jewelry |
| Less is more. A wedding ring, a watch and perhaps one other ring
(such as signet or family crest) are acceptable. Bracelets and neck chains are rarely acceptable in any business
setting. |
| Eyeglasses |
| Don't let your frames date
you. Choose updated styles that go well with your face
shape. |
| Umbrellas,
Wallets, and Pens |
| The black umbrella is still best for business; leave the bright-colored ones for casual
weekends. Wallets should be thin, of high-quality
leather, and dark in color. And, don't opt for a $1 plastic ballpoint pen. Choose a writing instrument of high
quality. |
| How Much
Hair? |
| The clean-shaven look is still preferred in most
workplaces. However, a well-trimmed beard is usually
acceptable. The fad among younger workers is a Van Dyke (or
goatee). The plain mustache is passé; and extreme mustache styles
are out of place in most business environments. |
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