Business Swag for the Everyday Man - July 2015

NSBE Region 3 Regional
Leadership Conference (RLC)
Business Swag for the
Everyday Man - July 2015

Agenda July 2015
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Personal Branding
Myths & Truths
Fashion Rules
Politics of Hair
Tattoos
The “Switch”
Appendix

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Personal Branding

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Good taste is Universal July 2015
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Jay-Z

Clooney
President
Obama

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The truth about professional dress

Myth Fact
Professional dress costs a fortune!
FALSE! Only if you’re Patrick
I don’t need to tailor my clothes Connally with fine custom &
European taste! Good, quality
Dressing professionally means I can’t clothing is an investment, but doesn’t
express my personal fashion style have to break your wallet!
If companies want me, my style of
dress shouldn’t matter. IT DEPENDS! Buying off the rack
may provide a good fit, but, that is an
RLC – Business Swag for the Everyday Man individual decision.

FALSE! You can absolutely dress
professionally and using your fashion
sense.

FALSE! There are rules to the
corporate game and your appearance
is an intangible!

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Sample/Simple men’s fashion rules

Rule 2 Rule 1: Rule 3
Know
• Know your size & the what, and • Minimize accessories
rules of ‘fit’ buy to,
fit(s). Rule 5
Rule 4
• Have the proper
• Match your belt to your tailoring
shoes

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Types of Dress • Khakis or Jeans (clean, no
holes)
• Casual
• Business Casual • Cargo shorts (depending on
• Business (Professional) occasion/climate)
• Formal
• Polo shirt, turtleneck or t-shirt

• Casual button-down shirt

• Sweater

• Loafers, sneakers or sandals

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Types of Dress • Seasonal sport coat or blazer
(optional)
• Casual • Dress shirt with optional tie, or
• Business Casual casual button-down shirt
• Business (Professional) • Open-collar or polo shirt
• Formal • Slacks or khaki pants (no
jeans)
RLC – Business Swag for the Everyday Man • Polished shoes with matching
belt
• Socks

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Types of Dress

• Casual • Conservative Business Suit
• Business Casual (Correct suit for your build)
• Business (Professional)
• Formal • Pants

• Hemmed to the top of the heel
at back of the shoe

• Ties

• Dress socks

• Calf-high and a solid color
(optional, but NOT loud)

• Dark Shoes

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Types of Dress

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Types of Dress

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• Dark suit (charcoal, grey, blue)

• Two buttons – MAX!

• White or blue shirts

• Other colors ARE acceptable, but are not
as universally accepted

• Tie is a must

• Full or half-windsor knot
• Bowties (know your environment)

• Black or brown shoes

• Think about the extra touch!

• Cufflinks
• Tie clip

Types of Dress

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Types of Dress • Tuxedo (shirt, studs, cufflinks)

• Casual • Tie or Bow Tie
• Business Casual
• Business (Professional) • Cummerbund or Vest
• Formal
• Patent Leather Shoes and
Dress Socks

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Personal Hygiene July 2015
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• Fresh Breath
• Cologne/Aftershave
• Trimmed Nails
• Minimum Amount Piercings

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The Politics of Hair

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Tattoos

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The Switch
Lauren D. Thomas, Ph.D. (Region 3 (Membership) Advisor)

• Current: Research Scientist,
University of Washington

• Education:
- B.S., Spelman College
- M.S., Norfolk State University
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech

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Additional Resources

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Resources

Name Location
20 Simple Style Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_oVJP3dteM
For Men: Men's Style
Do's and Don'ts http://hespokestyle.com/style-
StyleGuide guide/?clothing=&accessories=&footwear=&occasi
on=93&season
Dress for Success for https://gcsucareercenter.wordpress.com/tag/intervi
the Career Opportunities ew-attire/
Fair
Professional Dress for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4GqbTvygio
her and for him

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Resources

Name Location
10 Style Rules To Live http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/10-style-rules/
By – Ten Timeless
Fashion Guidelines For http://www.gq.com/style/style-
Men manual/201204/suits-guide-tailoring-fit#slide=1
The GQ Guide to Suits http://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-a-tie
http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/22/office-fashion-
How to tie a tie sexy-forbes-woman-style-clothes.html
What not to wear to
work

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