Dress to Impress! Kendra Harders, State Secretary Richard Chen, State Parliamentarian What does a real pro look like? What is appropriate dress for State.

Dress to Impress!Dress to Impress!

Kendra Harders, State SecretaryKendra Harders, State Secretary

Richard Chen, State ParliamentarianRichard Chen, State Parliamentarian

What does a real pro look like?

What is appropriate dress for State Leadership Conference or business interviews?

The Importance of DressThe Importance of Dress

First impressions are criticalFirst impressions are critical Start with a positive impression rather than a negative Start with a positive impression rather than a negative

oneone Dress is the first thing an employer or your peers see Dress is the first thing an employer or your peers see

when greeting youwhen greeting you Dressing properly gives you the competitive edge Dressing properly gives you the competitive edge Dressing properly provides a positive first impressionDressing properly provides a positive first impression

GroomingGrooming

Hair:Hair: Clean, neatly trimmed, well groomedClean, neatly trimmed, well groomed Doesn’t need to be a fashion statementDoesn’t need to be a fashion statement

Fingernails: clean and trimmedFingernails: clean and trimmed Perfume/cologne: wear minimal to nonePerfume/cologne: wear minimal to none

AccessoriesAccessories

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

Dress ShirtsDress Shirts

Long sleeved dress shirts make a better Long sleeved dress shirts make a better impression than short sleevedimpression than short sleeved

Conservative colors Conservative colors Solid white or light blue work best Solid white or light blue work best No flashy colorsNo flashy colors

TiesTies

Silk ties project the best lookSilk ties project the best look Conservative patternsConservative patterns

Stripes, solidStripes, solid The color of the tie needs to complement the The color of the tie needs to complement the

color of the shirtcolor of the shirt

Shoes and BeltsShoes and Belts

Dress shoes should be worn for all business Dress shoes should be worn for all business occasionsoccasions Shoes need to match the color of Shoes need to match the color of

your pantsyour pants Cordovan shoes match with all Cordovan shoes match with all

khakiskhakis Belt needs to match the color of the shoesBelt needs to match the color of the shoes

Medium quality belt, but it needs to look niceMedium quality belt, but it needs to look nice

Business AttireBusiness AttirePerformance Event Attire for WomenPerformance Event Attire for Women

Matching suit jacket and knee length (or longer) skirt Matching suit jacket and knee length (or longer) skirt or pantsor pants

Conservative colors: navy, black, gray, brown, etc.Conservative colors: navy, black, gray, brown, etc. No open-toed shoesNo open-toed shoes 1 – 1 ½” heels are standard1 – 1 ½” heels are standard Always wear hoseAlways wear hose

Business AttireBusiness AttirePerformance Event Attire for MenPerformance Event Attire for Men

Dark-colored suit Dark-colored suit Charcoal, black, dark brown, or navyCharcoal, black, dark brown, or navy

Suits should have 2 to 3 front buttons Suits should have 2 to 3 front buttons Leave the bottom button unbuttonedLeave the bottom button unbuttoned

Suit should fitSuit should fit Sleeves and pant legs should not be too Sleeves and pant legs should not be too

long or too shortlong or too short Nice collared, long sleeve, buttoned down Nice collared, long sleeve, buttoned down

dress shirtdress shirt About one inch of the shirt sleeve should About one inch of the shirt sleeve should

show below the jacket sleeve when arms show below the jacket sleeve when arms are extendedare extended

Casual BusinessCasual BusinessSLC Test Taking AttireSLC Test Taking Attire

WomenWomen Dress shirt/blouseDress shirt/blouse Dress slacks, khakis or trousersDress slacks, khakis or trousers Non-athletic socks and shoesNon-athletic socks and shoes Knee-length or longer dresses/skirtsKnee-length or longer dresses/skirts Suit jacket (optional)Suit jacket (optional)

MenMen Long sleeved, buttoned down, and collared dress shirtLong sleeved, buttoned down, and collared dress shirt Ties Ties Dress slacks, khakis or trousersDress slacks, khakis or trousers Non-athletic socks and shoesNon-athletic socks and shoes Suit jacket (optional)Suit jacket (optional)

Casual/SLC Dance AttireCasual/SLC Dance Attire Don’t wear anything you want; trying Don’t wear anything you want; trying

out the new fashion trend is riskyout the new fashion trend is risky Conservative dressConservative dress

You may wear jeans if you donate to the You may wear jeans if you donate to the FBLA Special Fund; otherwise khakis or FBLA Special Fund; otherwise khakis or khaki shorts are acceptablekhaki shorts are acceptable

Jeans should not have holes or ripsJeans should not have holes or rips Nice T-shirt or a polo-style shirtNice T-shirt or a polo-style shirt Athletic shoes and socks Athletic shoes and socks

or sandals are appropriateor sandals are appropriate

General Tips for General Tips for Dress SuccessDress Success

Conservative is always the safest routeConservative is always the safest route Investigate the employer or group where you are Investigate the employer or group where you are

presentingpresenting Wear an attire that would allow you to fit inWear an attire that would allow you to fit in with with

the groupthe group Call the human resources office of the business Call the human resources office of the business

where you are interviewing and ask about the where you are interviewing and ask about the dress attiredress attire