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Excerpts from Great Leap Forward's
Professional Grooming Lecture Materials
Professional Grooming Lecture Materials
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Accessory Tips for Women
No jewelry is acceptable but
some jewelry is encouraged.
Minimize on accessories.
Stick to one set of earring.
One necklace is best but two
are acceptable.
Stud earrings have a more
polished image. Single drop
earrings are acceptable for
the office. Chandelier
earrings are appropriate for
casual wear or evening attire.
Pearls are considered high
power accessories. Chokers
are not appropriate for the
office.
Accessories for women such
as neckchiefs and scarves are
fine so long as they are stylish
and compliment the outfit.
Scarves should match the
tone of the suit or blouse.
No jewelry is acceptable but
some jewelry is encouraged.
Minimize on accessories.
Stick to one set of earring.
One necklace is best but two
are acceptable.
Stud earrings have a more
polished image. Single drop
earrings are acceptable for
the office. Chandelier
earrings are appropriate for
casual wear or evening attire.
Pearls are considered high
power accessories. Chokers
are not appropriate for the
office.
Accessories for women such
as neckchiefs and scarves are
fine so long as they are stylish
and compliment the outfit.
Scarves should match the
tone of the suit or blouse.
Color is great but too much
color is a fashion emergency.
Notice the differences in this
political appointee’s image as
she tones down the color in
the two photos below.
color is a fashion emergency.
Notice the differences in this
political appointee’s image as
she tones down the color in
the two photos below.
Choice of men's shirt color can
have image impacts.
Pink indicates sensitivity and
intimacy.
Purple suggests softness and
masculinity.
Blue indicates stability and masculinity.
Orange projects an image that is
outgoing and high energy (it is not
recommended with black but goes
well with navy blue or (light orange)
charcoal grey).
Source: magazine interview of Lisa Herbert,
executive VP at Pantone, color research firm.
Student Worker Fashion Tips
Dress standards tend to be more
relaxed for interns and coops;
however, remember internships are
dry-runs for future permanent jobs.
Fitting in now helps you to be a
good candidate later for permanent
positions. Part of fitting in is
dressing appropriately.
Suits for teens and young adults
tend to be more fashionable and
trendy than for women. A good suit
for you at a dressy youth function is
not necessarily a good suit for you
at work.
The best fabric for suits is wool; it is
superior in durability and quality.
Most dress clothing marketed for
teens and young adults is polyester
or rayon. Both of which are
cheaper fabrics and are not long
term power buys for quality.
Other Image Issues
For handshakes, use one hand
only. And shake firmly (this is
important for both genders). Two
hands comes across as too
intimate.
Look people in the eye when you
shake hands. Maintain friendly eye
contact enough to remember the
other person’s eye color.
Sit up straight and watch body
language of leg and hand
positions. When speaking, use
body language for emphasis not
dramatics.
Physical contact among coworkers
is rare. Touching others should
be limited to the arm or hand.
Contact such as hugs can make
others uncomfortable.
Winning Wardrobes
General Guidelines
Choose a professional style and
color. Darker colors project a more
professional image. Black, navy or
federal blue and charcoal gray are
excellent choices. Pinstripe gray,
some greens and other shades of
gray also are good choices. Image
consultants differ in option on
wearing red or yellow at business
functions; often the shade is the key
to acceptability.
For women, suits without a blouse
underneath are acceptable. Just be
careful about cleavage and any
room temperature changes during
the day.
Minimize on jewelry and accessories.
Hair styles should be
uncomplicated. Clear nail polish
and French manicures are the most
professional manicure options.
Quick Tip: For job interviews,
minimize and neutralize. Also pay
attention to details. Interviewers will
notice even the smallest detail of a
ragged friendship bracelet, scuffed
shoes or wrinkled shirt under a
coat. Though minor in your eyes, in
the eyes of an interviewer, failure to
take care of the small things
suggest a future failure to meet the
demands of real on-the-job
problems.
General Guidelines
Choose a professional style and
color. Darker colors project a more
professional image. Black, navy or
federal blue and charcoal gray are
excellent choices. Pinstripe gray,
some greens and other shades of
gray also are good choices. Image
consultants differ in option on
wearing red or yellow at business
functions; often the shade is the key
to acceptability.
For women, suits without a blouse
underneath are acceptable. Just be
careful about cleavage and any
room temperature changes during
the day.
Minimize on jewelry and accessories.
Hair styles should be
uncomplicated. Clear nail polish
and French manicures are the most
professional manicure options.
Quick Tip: For job interviews,
minimize and neutralize. Also pay
attention to details. Interviewers will
notice even the smallest detail of a
ragged friendship bracelet, scuffed
shoes or wrinkled shirt under a
coat. Though minor in your eyes, in
the eyes of an interviewer, failure to
take care of the small things
suggest a future failure to meet the
demands of real on-the-job
problems.
Quality Purchases of Men’s
Professional Wear
Shirts
For striped shirts, the more narrow
the stripe, the more conservative
the image.
Image professionals maintain that
long sleeves communicate power.
Ties
The best ties are 100% silk. Good
ties are lined with muslin which can
be felt under the lining. A silk tie
with diagonal stripes is a
conservative classic.
Suits
Navy blue, dark blue or royal blue
impact the perception of trust.
Brown suits tend to elicit distrust
but only for men. (color research
cited by Sherry Maysonave)
Belts
Black belts are the most formal,
followed by brown. The more metal
on a belt, the more casual it is.
Woven leather belts are casual.
Professional Wear
Shirts
For striped shirts, the more narrow
the stripe, the more conservative
the image.
Image professionals maintain that
long sleeves communicate power.
Ties
The best ties are 100% silk. Good
ties are lined with muslin which can
be felt under the lining. A silk tie
with diagonal stripes is a
conservative classic.
Suits
Navy blue, dark blue or royal blue
impact the perception of trust.
Brown suits tend to elicit distrust
but only for men. (color research
cited by Sherry Maysonave)
Belts
Black belts are the most formal,
followed by brown. The more metal
on a belt, the more casual it is.
Woven leather belts are casual.
This seminar covers:
Why professional grooming matters
What is professional grooming
How to select quality clothing
Research on image issues
Other image and style issues
Why professional grooming matters
What is professional grooming
How to select quality clothing
Research on image issues
Other image and style issues