{"id":224903,"date":"2018-01-10T13:43:05","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T21:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=224903"},"modified":"2021-05-03T12:17:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T19:17:34","slug":"dress-for-success-office-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/resources\/dress-for-success-office-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Dress for Success: Office Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although your outer appearance shouldn’t be the main focus of your professional image, there’s no denying that others tend to make first judgments about you based on how you look. With your first <\/span>job interview<\/span><\/a>, you’ll learn quickly that proper attire is a hard and fast requirement for success. Once you enter into the professional world, you’ll be expected to follow proper etiquette for office and business attire. Dressing for the occasion means choosing women’s professional clothing that will be appropriate, including the colors, styles, and overall presentation. Stay within the prescribed dress code with attention to your hairstyle, jewelry choices, shoes, and accessories, too. Men’s and women’s office clothing doesn’t have to be boring or unstylish, but it does have to follow a professional dress code.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn the Dress Code<\/span><\/h3>\n

Every place of business has a dress code dictating the acceptable attire to wear to work. Learn the dress code for a place of employment even before you <\/span>interview<\/span>, so you can dress appropriately to make a positive first impression. Once you know the dress code, follow it without fail. Whether <\/span>women’s casual dresses<\/span><\/a> are acceptable in your office or everyone wears tailored <\/span>pants<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>sweaters<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>blouses<\/span><\/a> to adhere to the <\/span>business professional style<\/span><\/a>, you will need to follow along with the dress code to ensure that you are successful. Regardless of the tone, whether casual or formal, always make sure that your clothing fits correctly, is clean, and is wrinkle-free. Avoid short hemlines in garments such as a long-sleeve dress, plunging necklines, visible undergarments, stiletto heels, and excessive jewelry. You should also avoid wearing strong fragrances to work. For men, pants and coat sleeves should be the proper length. Choose silk ties, and wear a belt to finish off your <\/span>professional attire<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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