Do's & Don'ts For Male and Female Attire

“You Never Get A
Second Chance To
Make A First
Impression.”

Do’s For Female Attire

• Match : Your outfit in the
workplace should always match
colors and patterns.

• Use Discretion : No matter where
you work, a little discretion is
always proper etiquette.

• Be Specific : Always be specific to
your workplace when choosing
your attire.

• Be Clean : Keep your glasses clean
from spots or smudges, if you
wear them.

Don’ts For Female Attire

• No Dirty or Wrinkled Clothes : Your
clothes should be clean and
unwrinkled.

• Don't Wear Tight or Revealing
Clothing : Only wear nice clothes that
are only for work.

• Don't Wear Work Clothing That Is Too
Casual : try working someplace
where casual or business casual attire
is allowed.

• Don't Wear T-Shirts With Offensive
Messages to Work : You probably
shouldn't wear a t-shirt to work
anyway.

Do’s For Male Attire

• Get the Pant Length Right :
For pants, aim for the half
or medium 'break'.

• Get the Tie Right : The right
tie at the right length will
set off your suit and give
you confidence.

• Get a Tailor Involved : Every
man's body is different.

Don’ts For Male Attire

• Too Tight or Too Short : No ifs, no
buts, there is a big difference
between fitted and too tight, and you

know it.

• Scuffed Shoes : If you want to present
a professional appearance, make sure
your shoes don't let you down.

• Short-Sleeved Shirts : short-sleeved
shirts of any description have no
place in the professional business
wardrobe.

“The Do's and Don'ts of Professional Business Attire for Men.” LS Men's Clothing,
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