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No, jeans are not allowed. Chinos and Slacks are most preferred.
True or False: Girls should also always wear a blazer even in the Daily Work Environment
False. Girls could also just wear their blouses instead of blazers for a more comfortable fit.
I will wear my suit but then I'm so uncomfortable, what can you suggest to me?
There are many other appropriate work attire rather than suits, choose what is most comfortable for you or get a suit that is exactly tailored to your size to feel comfortable wearing one.
T or F: Only women have to wear stockings for corporate work attire.
True
How much make-up must a girl wear to work?
Minimal makeup only.
True or False: If you have long hair and will be attending a job interview, should you cut your hair to have a clean-cut look?
No need, Long hair for men is allowed. All that is needed is to look neat by tying their hair or gelling it down.
What are the length requirements for girls when they wear skirts to the office place?
Above or longer than Knee-length
True or False: In daily work environment, you can wear rubber shoes and athletic wear.
False. Even in daily work environments, it is not preferred to wear rubber shoes and athletic wear.
T or F: Suitcases are only for men
False. Women can bring them
T or F: If the hair for men's is short, then they don't need to fix it for gell it when its messy.
False.
Do I have to bring a suitcase even for daily workdays?
It is not needed. A leather bag is good already.
True or False: Wear strong perfume so your workmates and bosses remember you and so that you can have a strong lasting impression on them.
False. Strong perfume can be distracting. It is best to wear just the right amount
True or False: If you want to have a higher rank, you dress better than the boss so that they see that you are taking your profession really seriously.
Don’t overdress relative to the boss.
T or F: Suits are for business presentations and important meetings ONLY not for everyday work attire.
False, it can also be worn for both corporate settings and everyday work attire.
T or F: Any kind of nail polish is not preferred for women in the work area.
False. Nude or neutral tones are also appropriate.
Diego's workplace is so cold, what should he wear to keep him warm? Should he grab his extra hoodie in the car?
No. For cold work environments, blazers are more preferred rather than hoodies. Diego should be prepared
Nina woke up late for work and is deciding whether or not she should come to her interview with wet hair or not to save more time. What do you suggest?
If there is more time to dry the hair take it but then if there is no time for Nina to dry her hair, she must tie it so it will not be obvious.
Where did Martin, Stef, and Soph meet on the first day of school of 2021?
Starbucks Greencourt
T or F: Only girls need to pamper and ready their nails for grooming.
False.
Name one disadvantage if you do not groom your hair for work.
- if you go to work messy it will reflect on your lifestyle.
- if you go to work with your hair wet, you will give the impression of poor time management.
Kenny has only one pair of work clothes and over quarantine, he has gained weight. His polo, blazer, and slacks are too tight on him. Though it is still a suit, is it still counted as appropriate work attire?
Yes, Suits are generally known to be appropriate for work attire. When Kenny has the time he will need to buy another suit because a suit that is not well-tailored to your size could give the impression of being messy.
Denise wants to look really good for her job interview in the afternoon so she goes to the parlor to get her hair and make-up done. What look do you suggest she requests from the stylist?
Cha is working at Mega Magazine, a colorful and creative workspace that allows you to dress as fashionably as you may want. She wants to do a neon blue eye-liner to match her neon pink and blue dress for work tomorrow. She calls you to ask for tips on how to style her outfit tomorrow. What will you tell her?
Dress according to your environment and Don’t overdress relative to the boss. Only she will tell whether or not it is allowed but if it is encouraged to be more creative with your work outfits then cheer Cha on!
T or F: Only girls can have long hair for work. Boys must keep their hair short as always.
False
Is grooming just as important as dressing? Why?
Grooming is part of dressing as it is part of your general appearance.
Demonstrating that you care about your appearance communicates to the person you are meeting with that they are important to you. Paying attention to the details of your appearance sends a message to others that you will also pay close attention to business details and the needs of your customers and clients.