Appendix 2-Bussiness suit

Two-piece business suit (black, navy or gray, single breasted)

Long-sleeved starched Oxford cloth shirt in white or light blue

Conservative necktie in color and pattern; avoid cartoon characters, less-than serious graphic and theme ties

Over-the-calf dark socks; avoid light colored socks with a dark suit

Business-style leather shoes, well-shined; avoid loafers and anything resembling a sports shoe

Match shoe and belt color; don’t mix black and brown

Briefcase or portfolio; no backpack

A wristwatch and ring (at most, one ring per hand)

Well-groomed hairstyle; avoid unusual styles and colors

Minimal cologne or perfume

No visible body piercing or body art; cover tattoos with clothing if possible

Breathe mints; use on before greeting recruiter; no gum!

Two-piece business suit (black, navy or gray, single-breasted)

Suit with a skirt is preferable to a pantsuit

Avoid ill-fitting (short, tight, clingy or slit) skirts; skirts should be no higher than one to two inches above knee when standing

White, off-white or neutral colored blouse with a conservative neckline

Closed-toe leather pumps with low to medium heels (no higher than two inches); avoid open-toe, strappy high heels, sandals or shoes with decorations

Skin-colored hosiery

Briefcase or portfolio in place of a handbag or purse; no backpack

Conservative nail polish; avoid unusual colors, e.g. blue, green

Understated makeup

Understated classic accessories

Small stud earrings instead of dangling or oversized earrings

A wristwatch and no more than one ring

Well-groomed hairstyle; avoid unusual styles and colors; long hair pulled back in a neat, simple style