Buy the waredrobe essentials :A black pencil skirt, a white blouse, wide leg trousers (in gray, black or tan), black pumps and an elegant hand bag.
Suits for Professional Wardrobe:
Pants or skirt with a matching jacket. Best material is pure wool or a wool blend. Color: navy, charcoal gray and black are all
acceptable. Patterns, if any, should be muted. Choose a conservative style that is versatile.
Shirts - for Professional Wardrobe:
Best material is cotton or cotton blend. Long sleeve shirts are more professional than short sleeve.
Blouses - for Professional Wardrobe:
Tops can be button ups, turtle necks, shells, or fashion blouses. Keep colors neutral; don’t wear loud colors or patterns. Whatever you wear make sure it keeps you covered The Specifics.
Skirts - for Professional Wardrobe:
Should be a modest length, no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. The skirt should still cover your thighs when sitting.
Make sure the skirt is appropriate for walking, climbing stairs and sitting. Lengths can be long. Slits are appropriate if not too long.
Skirts for professional wear should be fitting but not clingy and not flowing. Flowing skirts are more “Casual Casual” to “Business Casual”.
Jewelry for Professional Wardrobe:
Post earrings, a modest necklace, and few rings are acceptable. No dangling earrings, loud and noisy necklaces, or rings on every finger. Keep the ring count down to one per hand. Broaches are acceptable to add a little color to a jacket or sweater.
Shoes - for Professional Wardrobe:
Must be clean and polished. Wear comfortable ones. Heels should be no higher than two inches. Closed toe pumps are preferred; however open toed shoes are acceptable for a more casual look.
Socks/ Hosiery - for Professional Wardrobe:
The only requirement of socks is that they match the color of your shoes and slacks, and that they cover your ankles and/or reach mid calf. Hosiery must be worn with skirts. Hosiery must be plain, neutral colored. Exposing skin due to short socks or no hosiery is not professional.
Grooming - for Professional Wardrobe:
Keep hair out of your face and brushed. Nails should be painted a natural color, don’t match your nails to your outfit.
Makeup should look natural, and clean. Too much color can be distracting. – keep nails, and teeth well maintained.
Accessories:
Should be kept to a minimum. Handbags should match your outfit, as well as scarves and/or belts.
Body Modifications:
Tattoos should be covered, whether with clothing, shoes or make up. Piercings- the only piercings allowed are one hole on each ear. Any other type of piercing should be covered or removed.
Think wisely before you get something done- even if you get your nose pierced you will still have a scar your employer might see.