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A wise and factual saying states that one should dress for the job one aspires to. The way you dress for work sets a tone and sends a message. Most organizations have a dress code, some official others not but you can definitely identify the dress culture and when in doubt pay closer attention to what others are wearing and dress accordingly. Some G&B tips:
Ø “Business Casual” means different things across organizations; find out what that means in your organization. In some it may mean that men do not have to wear a tie or that women may wear pants instead of skirts; other organizations, it may mean you’re free to wear jeans (most software, tech and research workplaces)The definition tends to vary a great deal from organization to organization. Ø A relaxed or casual dress code doesn’t mean you can relax all your standards. At most organizations, the following are examples of clothes or dress styles that are not considered appropriate for work: torn blue jeans, T-shirts with slogans, low- cut tops, miniskirts, and any clothes that are too short, tight, or revealing. Ø You don’t want to be that person that people can smell from around the corner, or know you were in a room 10 minutes after you left. Use perfume, cologne and after-shave sparingly. Ø Follow good bathing habits and have your clothes cleaned regularly. Ø Pay attention to those toes and finger nails, keep them clean, dirty and cracked nails do not make for a good professional look Ø Above all moisturize to compliment all listed above. |
