Business Formal

Business Formal Guidelines

Men	Women
Suit: A conservative, two-piece dark gray or a dark blue business suit made of natural fiber	Suit: A conservative, neutral color skirted suit or pantsuit
Shirt: A white or light blue, long-sleeved dress shirt that is neatly pressed and has a good fit	Shirt: A button-up dress shirt or silk shell; make sure neckline is not revealing and top is not too tight or transparent
Tie: A non-distracting, conservative tie made of 100% silk with a subtle or simple pattern. To learn how to tie a tie, go to www.tie-a-tie.net	Shoes: Coordinating closed-toe dress shoes, heel no higher than 2 inches
Shoes: Clean and polished conservative dress shoes, lace-ups are ideal, shoes should coordinate with suit and be black or brown	Hosiery: Neutral color, bring an extra pair
Socks: Black, navy, brown or gray dress socks that are at least mid-calf high	Hairstyle: Well-groomed and neat
Belt: The belt should match the color of your shoes	Makeup: Conservative and natural-looking
Hairstyle and Facial Hair: Well-groomed and neat, no facial hair is ideal	Fingernails: Ensure that they are clean and trimmed, neutral polish
Fingernails: Ensure that they are clean and trimmed	Tattoos: Should be covered
Tattoos: Should be covered	Jewelry: Minimal jewelry, classic style
Jewelry: Wedding or college rings are okay, but other jewelry should be removed	Fragrance: Wear minimal perfume (if at all)
Fragrance: Wear minimal cologne (if at all)	Briefcase: A briefcase, portfolio, or professional and bag/purse with a notepad and a pen
Briefcase: A briefcase with a notepad and a pen