1. Bucco Couture
Proper Attire
For where you’re going.
Not where you are.

2. Things To Remember
• Like it or not, the subtle messages you send with your
clothing impact your success in the work place!
• You only have one chance to make a good first impression!
• The Clothes make the man/woman.
• Successful people deal with successful people.
• Your appearance tells others how you feel about yourself,
which can define how they treat you.
• Your corporate ladder climb will be easier if you look like
you belong there.

3. First Impressions
Number your paper from 1-8 and write down your first
impression of each picture.

4. What Influenced You?
What made you want to talk to, meet or do business with
that person? Was it -
– Apparent level of sophistication
– Color of tie, shoes or dress
– Well - groomed appearance
– Over all attractiveness
– Non - verbal signals
– Level of confidence

5. What Do Your Clothes Say About You?
• Appearance plays a big role in interviews
• Appearance can give strong feelings of trust to
a prospective client or employer
• Appearance can give a sense of self-
confidence, dependability and professionalism
• Appearance can determine how people you
meet will react to you

6. Colors:
Do’s And Don’ts For Women And Men
Colors to avoid
1. Most pastels, especially yellow
2. Bright orange
3. Most shades of green “mustard” (bad bad bad !!!)
Colors that work (later explanation on color)
1. Dark to medium ranges of blue
2. Gray / Black
3. Camel / Beige
4. Dark Brown / Burgundy / Rust

7. Deciding What To Wear
Based on several questions:
1. What industry are you in?
2. What is the proper dress code?
3. What is your current position and where
do you want to go in the company?
4. What type of people do you work for and
work with?
5. What type of clients are you working with?

8. Colors And Fabrics For Suits
Navy Suit
1. Quintessential power suit
2. Enhances the complexion of just about everyone
Charcoal gray
1. Complements most men's complexions
2. Accessorize with white dress shirt and dark tie
Striped suit
1. Classy; choose based on your body type
2. Single, double, triple tracks
Gray Flannel
1. Favorite for cool weather locations
2. Medium-gray flannel is perfect for all backgrounds

9. Proportion And Body Type
Clothing should complement you
1. It can conceal physical flaws
2. Highlight the positive
3. Apply a line, balance and harmony to your
body type

10. The Heavy Man
Elongate the figure
• Jackets
– Cut with straight hanging or slightly shaped body lines
– Two - button front coats with wider lapels
• Trousers
– Wear on natural waist, not below
– Reverse pleat style more flattering
• Fabric
– Mostly solids
– Vertical patterns

11. Slim Man: More Breadth Across
Your Shoulders And Chest
• Jackets
– Single-breasted and three button jackets
– Flaps or pockets add weight to smaller hip
• Trousers
– Pleated pants add thickness
– Non-pleated are trimming
• Fabric
– Strong horizontal lines
– Plaids, windowpanes

12. Short Man: Longer Leg Line
• Jackets
–Single-breasted, two-button with medium “V”
–Avoid three-button jacket
• Trousers
–Cuffs
• With: measure 1 5/8 inches
• Without: break slightly on shoe front
• Fabrics
–Vertical patterns
–Fine pinstripes, herringbones

13. Tall Man: Fully Proportioned
Clothing
• Jackets
– Double-breasted, single-breasted, three-button jacket
• Trousers
– Cuffs
• Thigh needs to taper gently down to 1 ¾ inch cuff
– Pleated or non-pleated
• Fabrics
– Small-patterned clothes
– Stripes with width for symmetry and softness for
refinement

14. Athletic Physique: Chest Measures
Eight Inches Or More Than His Waist
• Jackets
– Single-breasted. Two-button jackets generous
lapels on upper chest
– Avoid unnecessary waist suppression
• Trousers
– Cut full around the hip and thigh
– Taper down to 1 ½ inch cuff
• Fabrics
– Smooth-faced fabrics
– Windowpanes: longer in length than width

15. The Proper Fit
• Jacket
– Even throughout
• Shoulder
– Should not ripple or strain between your shoulder blades
• Sleeves
– Extend to where the wrist breaks with the hand
• Collar
– ½ inch higher than jacket collar
• Waist Button
– Divide the body so that the torso and legs appear at
maximum length
• Vents
– Overlap in the vents to prevent them from opening out

16. Business Attire For Woman
• Matching suit jacket and
knee length or longer skirt or
pants conservative colors
(navy, black, grey)
• Long or short sleeve blouses
• Dress shoes or dress boots
with long skirts or pants only

17. Business Professional For Men
• Invest in your suit! Quality makes
a difference in the long run!
• Nothing too flashy! Don’t try and
send a fashion statement
• 2 or 3 buttons always leave the
bottom button un-buttoned
• Make sure it fits, things you may
not see others will
• Shirts crisp white mainly
• 3 piece: make sure vest covers
waist line

18. Business Attire For Men
• A mix between business
casual and professional
• Wear slacks and a sport coat
• Nice collared shirt underneath
but a tie is not required
• Button down shirts work great
with sport coat but classic
collars are ideal for suits
• Dress casual or Business
shoe works for both
professional and casual

19. Casual For Guys And Gals
• Recognize that casual and business casual are not the
same (remember you are still portraying an image for you
and your business)
• Don’t try the newest fashions or over dress
• See casual dress as way to make a good impression
• Make sure your clothes are wrinkle-free; hang them
neatly and iron if necessary
• “Casual” is not “sloppy”. Tuck your blouse or shirt in
snugly, wear a belt to hold it in place, and tie your
shoelaces neatly

20. Casual For Guys And Gals (Con’t)
• Avoid “making a statement”. You are at work, not a
fashion show. Khaki pants or skirt, a short-sleeved shirt,
and matching shoes are always safe.
• Avoid Wearing sleeveless shirts or blouses.
• Don’t wear tight, baggy, or sexy clothing.
• For men, pants that ride low, below the waist -
Put on a belt.
• For women, tops with plunging necklines - Keep the top
buttons buttoned.
• For everyone, any item that fits tightly enough to be
sexually suggestive.

21. Ties
• Silk or good quality (7 or more
layer gives a more appealing
knot). NO
• A cheap tie can ruin a suit
• Complement suit or shirt
• Tip of tie should end near the
center of belt buckle
• Don’t let the tie speak for you! yes

22. Shoes and Belts
• The color of your shoes and belt must match
• Shoes can make or break the suit, so invest in
some high quality shoes that shine and I suggest
lace up with suits
• Make sure they are highly polished
• Socks need to be long enough to cover
your leg when your legs are crossed

23. Accessories
• Simple necklaces if showing; keep it simple
• No rings other then wedding or subtle rings;
nothing too flashy
• Conservative watch
• Cufflinks for shirts not to flashy but always a nice
addition to your finished look
• Earrings not too fancy but elegant

24. Facial Hair
• No Facial hair if possible, if you must, trim it neatly
NO
YES

25. Tips
• Each suit should have multiple looks
• Clothing conveys your intentions
• Dress for future destinations; not current
positions
• Accessorize properly; less is more
• Match belt to shoes
• Tie meets belt buckle
• Wear over the calf socks; match suit or tie
• Keep cedar shoe trees in shoes
• One pair in every color

26. Other Tips
• Clean fingernails
• Minimal cologne
• Empty your pockets to avoid clinking or
bulges
• Turn off cell phones and beepers
• No gum or cigarettes
• Keep hair clean and neat
• Details- no missing buttons, lint or tags
• Hands- clean, manicured fingernails
• Fit- clean, pressed and proper fit
• Breath- fresh, clean breath; use a breath mint

27. Wardrobe
Custom Clothing Additional Custom Shirts Belts Lace Slip
Casual Custom Clothing Shoe
Collection Clothing # of # of up on
Trousers Solids Black Black
Tic Sport
Color Solids Stripes Patterns Plaids Checks A B C Strips Cordovan Cordovan
Weave Coats
Navy Patterns Brown Brown
Gray Chili Chili
Blue/
Gray
Earth
Braces
Tones
Black Need Black
Black/
Cordovan
White
Others Brown
Patterne
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Formal wear Tuxedo Dinner jacket Shoes Vest CB/B

28. Questions ?
Ask Now Or Regret It Later
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