Get Aquainted with Business Attire Now

By Nicole Graham on April 2, 2013

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You are going to college to help make a career for yourself right? To become something? Find that perfect job? Well, you may as well get acquainted with business attire now. There really is no point in waiting. With all of the networking, job fairs, and internships you will embark on in college, pristine business attire is a must. Stand out from your classmates with these 5 dress-to-impress:

1. Invest in collared shirts- and I’m not talking about the Polo shirt with a collar. I mean the Oxford style button down. These are classy for both men and women (and ladies- they come tailored just for you now). Choose your color and fit and make this traditional style your own without stepping outside the business dress standards.

2. Ties are in- Gentlemen, get yourself a tie. If you want to sport a newer style, buy a skinny tie. This adds a little flare to your style while making an impression at the same time. The bowtie is even acceptable in many places these days. And of course, it will compliment yourOxford shirt.

3. The classic pencil skirt- This little gem will take you far ladies. The pencil skirt can be nearly any color (I said nearly- skip the lime green and bright yellow) and still evoke a business like feeling. Dress it up with a belt and cardigan and keep your fashion sense while still showing your mature side.

4. Keep your heel height in check- You don’t have to wear flats everyday, but those sky-high 6 inchers aren’t going to do it either. Believe it or not, many business atmospheres are still a bit conservative. You want to project a classy style- not a dancer style. A mid-size heel should compliment your outfit perfectly.

Don’t fret- all those fun camis, shorts, wedges, and Converse don’t have to go to waste. Just set them aside when I business prospect is near.

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