9.11.11 dress to impress
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How to Dress to Impress:A Guide to Professional
Success
Christina BourgeoisDirector, Undergraduate Professional Communication
ProgramSchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
WECE Workshop SeriesSeptember 8, 2011
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Definition of pro·fes·sion·al
• a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession
• b : engaged in one of the learned professions
• c : characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession; exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace
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What’s Not Professional
A Head-to-Toe Look at What Not to Wear
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Too Much Make-up
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Extreme Hair: Style and Color Matter
Too long
Highlights should look natural
Rainbow brite is never a good idea
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Too Much Frangrance
Avoid heavy perfumes and body odor
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Over Accessorizing
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Ill-Fitting Clothes
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Tattoos and Body Piercings
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Clothing That is Too Revealing
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Workout Gear and Beach Wear
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Fine for “Going Out” NOT for Going to Work
Too short
Denim is too casual
Too revealing
Too high
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What IS Professional
Attire?
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Women’s Business Formal • Suit (pants or skirt)
o Fitted top and bottomo Dark colors (navy blue/black/gray)
• Shoeso Closed-toeo Polished, well-maintained
• Hygeineo Always wear deodoranto Maintain fresh breatho Nails should be trimmed; polish should be clear or
natural tone
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What Business Formal Looks Like
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Business Casual• Skirts and Dresses
o No shorter than 2” above the kneeo Must be able to sit comfortably in publico Nothing tight, mid-thigh
• Slacks and Pantso Cotton, linen, or blendso No shorts, jeans, athletic wear
• Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jacketso Sweaters, turtlenecks, sweater setso No sleeveless, midriff, halter, or graphic t-shirts
• Shoeso Flats, dress heelso No flip flops, sandals, open-toe, or strappy heels
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What Business Casual Looks Like
Low heeled shoes
Conservative, muted make up
Conservative shirts/tops
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What Professional Looks Like
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Examples of Professional Attire
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Professional Hairstyles
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Pop QuizAre these women dressed professionally?
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Sleeveless
Too long
Too low
Too short
Too high
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Questions?