Types of Wardrobe
Mrs. Gigi D. Garcia
Denotes relaxed attire, clothes worn for comfort and freedom of movement ( for shopping, gimmicks, etc..)
Casual Dress
An afternoon dress worn before 6:00 PM
Informal Dress
Very classy afternoon dress or a short cocktail dress worn after 6:00 PM
Semi Formal Dress
2 categoriesA. Black TieB. White Tie
Formal Dress
Denotes a double or single breasted suit with satin lapel, bow tie, black shoes for men.
A long or short dinner dress for women
Black Tie
bowtie
Satin lapel
Single breasted suit
Denotes full dressThe woman wears a ball gown & real jewelry
Man wears a long black tailcoat with satin lapel, bow tie & black shoes
White Tie
Usually tailored cut, fabrics are characterized by the ability to stand wear and tear that working in a office requires (wrinkle free fabrics)
Business / Corporate Wear
1.It should be freshly laundered, well pressed, well fitted & most of all appropriate.
2. Standard business outfit for women◦a. three-piece suit (pencil cut skirt, blouse, blazer)
◦b. simple tailored dress◦c. long sleeved blouse & skirt coordinate
◦d. tailored short sleeved blouse & skirt coordinate
Professional Wardrobe for Women
Three Piece Suit
Simple Tailored Dress
Long Sleeved Blouse & Skirt Coordinate
Tailored Short Sleeved Blouse & Skirt Coordinate
3. Long skirts are acceptable provided they are not baloony.
4. The following are the business wear don’ts:◦a. sleeveless◦b. solid black◦c. stained or spotted◦d. needing a hem or missing button
◦e. mini-skirts
5. Shoes should always be clean & well shined.
6. Wearing stockings is a must & must not have no run.
7. Jewelry should be kept at a minimum.
1. All articles of clothing must be clean & neat & should properly fit.
2. The standard business attire for men is any of the following sets:◦a. Long sleeved polo shirt, tie, dark pants
◦b. short or long sleeved barong, dark pants
◦c. three-piece suit
Professional Wardrobe for Men
Long Sleeved Polo Shirt,Tie & Dark Pants
Short or Long Sleeved Barong & Dark Pants
Three Piece Suit
3. Some things to consider about long sleeved polo shirt:◦a. The color white is still the safest one to stick with
◦b. Light blues & beiges are also acceptable colors.
◦c. The paler the hue of the shirt, the better.
◦d. As for shirt designs, only solids or thin stripes works best for men
4. Ties must be darker than the shirt / polo.
1. Stripes – usually diagonal lines
2. Solid – one color3. Dots – ranging from pin to polka dots
Tie Designs
Tie width is 3 – 3 ½ inches wide
Tie length ; the tip of the buckle should hit just the top of the belt or just about mid-buckle.
1. Single Breasted Suit – most timeless & classic of all men’s suit.
2. Double Breasted Suit – ideal for “heavy men” with “prosperity middle”
3. Three Piece Suit – suit with inner vest
Cut & Style of Business Suit
Single Breasted Suit
Double Breasted Suit
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