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“Clothes attach you to the world.”
Oprah
Organization Tip:
Question:
The Ohio Republican, John Boehner, who was presiding over a House of Representatives session, reminded members
that they must wear “proper attire” on the House floor. A Boehner spokesman says his boss was merely offering a
general (and gentle) reminder of House rules.
Our group is struggling with the same issue regarding sloppy attire – have we morphed from business casual to sloppy
casual?
Answer:
The next time you have the group together, during a lunch or team meeting, make a gentle reminder on how important
it is to be aware of not being too casual. You can give some examples that suit your organization, of what is and
what is not acceptable.
Tip For Men:
Question:
Is short hair for men considered more appropriate for a professional image?
Answer: A short hair style with close-cut sides
and a bit of a longer top is an acceptable professional look.
Tip For Women:
Question:
Are skinny pant legs appropriate for business casual wear?
Answer: Legging type pants are too casual. A straight
leg pants style is acceptable and considered business casual.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question: What is considered appropriate associate
dress during group outings?
Answer: Appropriate clothing will depend on the event and temperature
(if the outing is outdoors). Always stress clothes to be well maintained and not too tight or revealing.
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