Dressing and Grooming

Business Dressing and grooming for men and women

1. Presented By – Harsh Kumar University Business School , Panjab University

2. FACIAL HAIRS - Should be clean shaved HAIRCUT -Should not fall on forehead -collars or ears TEETH -Brush twice a day -Floss everyday -For smokers , polish teeth and rinse your mouth after smoking NAILS Neatly trimmed Cut in curvature MEN - GROOMING

3. Socks should match the color of trouser and long enough to cover the shin while sitting Black , brown and burgundy in color Match the color of trouser and belt Polished and clean Lace-up conservative shoes MEN - FOOTWEAR

4. The knot should be a perfect triangle Lower tip of tie should reach the center of the waist belt Avoid wearing college or club tie and advertising you affiliations at work Design and color should be fashionable but not flashy MEN - NECKTIE

5. Trousers and slacks should be neatly pleated and pressed Length should fall gently on top of the shoe Dark colored Should not have folds around the ankle MEN - TROUSERS

6. Collared Shirt Inner wears should never be visible Simple stripes , checks , or light solid colors In India , cotton shirts must be used as they are comfortable in summers . MEN - SHIRT

7. Tie the hair pulled back from face -Nails should be cut in curvature Manicured -if , with nail paints light colored Hair holding device should be plane and natural colored Hair dye – 1 shade lighter or darker than natural color U se gel to keep unruly hairs in place WOMEN - GROOMING

8. Should not be too fashionable , complicated or too flashy Should not wear revealing dresses Low cut blouses , see through textile and too tight jeans attract unwanted attention and stop people from taking you seriously at work . WOMEN - GROOMING

9. Preferably choose small prints or self colors. Avoid plunging necklines,sleeveless and tightfitting clothes You may wear salwaar kameez or saree or formal shirt/trousers WOMEN - GROOMING

10. Shoes with 1 ½ - inch heels are standard. You may wear a pair with smaller heels or a flat pair. Stick with a black/brown pair. Be sure your shoes are polished and that your heels are intact. Do not wear colorful sandals Avoid heels and sandals with bling Avoid white colored sandals as they get dirty easily. If you do, clean them well. WOMEN - SHOES/SANDALS

11. Apart from your working bag if you are carrying an additional bag, preferably, carry a black or a brown one WOMEN - BAGS

12. Wear stubs or small rings Do not wear hoops or dangling earrings WOMEN ACCESSORIES - Earrings

13. You may wear either a bracelet or a bangle. Avoid both. Avoid chunky bracelets or too many bangles. WOMEN ACCESSORIES – Bracelets / Bangles

14. Rings : Keep them simple and not chunky. Chains : You may wear thin chains with small lockets. Do not wear ornamental/ chunky jewelry even if it is an occasion. WOMEN ACCESSORIES

15. In Korea , japan and china business attire is conservative and men wear dark-colored business suits with white shirts . Women dress conservatively and in subdued colors . In western countries , pastel shade in women’s apparel is preferred. In India women are more colorfully dressed. Business formals in India and south American countries are usually fashionable and expensive . CULTURE LENS