ATTIRE

ATTIRE OVERVIEW

Many of our events require members to dress business professional or business casual.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WEAR THE PROPER ATTIRE?

Wearing the appropriate attire to events is imperative as it depicts a visual image of a person and serves as a representation of one’s level of professionalism to the employers and clients. Make sure to read the points below to ensure you are dressed accordingly.

 

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

 

MEN’S ATTIRE

  • Suit color: Black, dark grey, or navy blue

  • Belt must be worn

  • Shoes must match the color of your belt

  • Crisp, collared, button-up shirt, complemented by a tie

  • Conservative tie color, nothing too colorful or distracting

  • Button rules: (3 buttons) Sometimes, always, never rule; (2 buttons) Button the top button and not the lower one

  • Neat and trimmed facial hair

WOMEN’S ATTIRE

  • Natural makeup, no dark or colorful eye-shadows or lipstick

  • Knee-length pencil skirt or slacks that match jacket color

  • Shirt must be button-up and collared

  • Conservative colors for shirt: white, light blue or light pink

  • Jacket must be a full, long sleeve blazer

  • Suit color: black, navy blue, or dark grey

  • Minimal jewelry (stud earrings, one ring)

  • Closed-toed, solid-dark colored flats or heels that are no higher than 2 inches

  • Hair should be away from your eyes/face so it's not distracting

  • If worn, tights must be skin toned in color

 
 

BUSINESS CASUAL

 

WOMEN’S ATTIRE

  • Conservative long-sleeve/elbow length button-up collar shirt (solid pastel colors)

  • Slacks or knee-length pencil skirt (black, gray, khaki, or navy blue colors)

  • Blazer or cardigan (optional)

  • Simple small jewelry (one ring, one bracelet)

  • Closed-toed, solid-colored flats or heels no higher than 2 inches

  • Natural makeup, no dark or colorful eye-shadows or lipstick

  • Hair should be neat, conservative, and away from your eyes/face so it's not distracting

MEN’S ATTIRE

  • Long-sleeve button-up collared shirt (solid color or conservative stripes)

  • Tie should complement the shirt and be 2½ to 3½ inches wide (optional)

  • Simple long-sleeve V-neck sweater (optional)

  • Black, dark navy, gray, and khakis are all acceptable colors for dress pants

  • Black or brown leather dress shoes that match the belt

  • A watch with a gold or silver band – no digital sport watches

 
 
 

VISUAL DIAGRAM

IMAGE CREDIT: THE BALANCE

IMAGE CREDIT: THE BALANCE