FORMAL BUSINESS
Formal Business dress code calls for a professional, crisp, neat and pressed clothing. The standard dress code in a business formal environment is conservative, dark and restrained. The darker the suit, the more formal.
WEAR: Formal Business dress code calls for a professional, crisp, neat and pressed clothing. The standard dress code in a business formal environment is conservative, dark and restrained. The darker the suit, the more formal.
- A classically tailored, full matching business suits, or a jacket with dress pants or with a knee or calf-length dress skirts. Instead of skirt and blouse you can pick also neutral colored and classically tailored dress.
- Jackets may be ¾ length or also short sleeve, so cropped pant suit is also suitable. However the pant hem should hit mid-calf and this style is not recommended in an interview setting.
- Blouses should be with conservative necklines. A collared blouse or dress-material top is recommended and should either be tucked in or fall just below your waistline.
- Classic shoes, boots, flats, open-toed and closed-toed shoes in a leather or dress material are appropriate as long as they are low-heeled and polished.
- Women may wear minimal, simple and tasteful jewellery. Makeup and perfume should be used minimally and hair should be neatly styled.
AVOID: Too flashy, torn, dirty and unmatched clothing is unacceptable. High heels, bright accessories and too short skirts or dresses are not recommended. Always be cautious that dress shirts are not too revealing and not too short that they show your stomach.
WHEN TO WEAR IT: Company party, daily work attire, business lunch meeting and job interview. Formal dress code makes an ideal first impression on employers and is suitable for women in any type of office profession.
