This document provides grooming tips for men and women in a professional workplace setting. It emphasizes the importance of making a good first impression through proper grooming and attire. Key recommendations include wearing simple, conservative clothing in neutral colors without loud patterns; well-fitted pants and shirts that are wrinkle-free; closed-toe leather shoes that are polished; and minimal, traditional jewelry. Proper grooming involves being clean-shaven with well-manicured nails. The goal is to dress appropriately for the position in a way that will be judged positively within the first 30 seconds to 4 minutes of meeting others.
4. SHIRTS- As a rule, the simpler the better!!!
It is important to button up your shirt till the collar button
•Colours: White, off white, pale, blue shirts are preferred; though you may
wear dark colored shirts too.
(given below are the colours preferred by professionals).
6. •They should preferably be dark
though you may wear beige and
with a dark colored shirt.
-Try to have at least one pair of
black trousers.
TROUSERS
7. TIES
To play it safe choose a traditional silk tie,
No loud colours or patterns.
Given below are some well accepted colours and patterns
It may be wise to avoid ties with
images and designer logos
8. TIES
Do not enter a office like this
(observe the tie and the shirt
button)
Your tie should co-ordinate with your attire
The knot should be a perfect triangle
9. SOCKS
Choose a color that coordinates with your trousers
(usually black, dark gray, dark brown, or dark blue)
Make sure they are long enough not to expose
your skin when you sit down.
As a thumb rule, do not wear white socks.
Wear clean socks to avoid bad odour
10. SHOES
Wear a good pair of leather shoes- black and brown/tan shoes.
Shoes must be polished everyday.
Do not wear shoes that look casual.
Also, do not wear shoes with worn out
heels.
12. A Few Do’s & Don’ts
Always have a handkerchief
A mint or chewing gum is good. Dispose chewing gum
responsibly
Always shave for work
Clean and clipped nails
Polished shoes
Don’t:
Do not oil hair at work
Paint your little finger or grow nail
Do not groom in public
14. You may wear salwaar kameez or formal
shirt/trousers
You may wear a tunic
with a pair of formal
trousers.
• Preferably choose small prints or self colors.
Avoid plunging necklines, sleeveless and tight fitting clothes
15. SHOES/SANDALS
Shoes with 1 ½ - inch heels are standard. You may wear a pair with
smaller heels or a flat pair. Stick with a black/brown pair. Be sure your
shoes are polished and that your heels are intact.
Do not wear
colorful sandals Avoid heels and
sandals with bling
Avoid white colored sandals
as they get dirty easily. If
you do, clean them well.
16. BAGS
Apart from your working bag if you are carrying an additional bag,
preferably, carry a black or a brown one
19. Rings: Keep them simple and
not chunky.
Chains: You may wear
thin chains with small
lockets.
Do not wear ornamental/ chunky jewelry even if it is an occasion.
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Dressing at Workplace
Casual Attire is fine…
But…
Don’t wear torn or tattered clothing.
Don’t wear offensive logos/Patterns, or logos of
other companies.
Men should shave regularly.
No shorts, or short length clothes.
No floaters.
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REMEMBER…
You never get a second chance to make a
good first impression!
Always take pride in your appearance.
NEVER, NEVER, UNDERESTIMATE THE
POWER OF YOUR APPEARANCE
Dress for the position you want, not the position you have
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First Impressions
Within 30 seconds people judge your
Economic level
Educational level
Social position
Level of sophistication
Level of success
Within 4 minutes people decide your
Trustworthiness
Compassion
Reliability
Intelligence
Capability
Humility
Friendliness
Confidence
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Making Positive First
Impressions
Determine audience
Identify their expectations
Establish objectives
Dress, behave, and communication
in a way that reflects audience
expectations
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A,B,Cs of Image
Appearance
Color, wardrobe, grooming
Behavior
Etiquette, civility, attitude
Communication
Verbal, nonverbal, written
Grooming means dressing well, to be presentable to others. You may want to give a little more attention to how you dress at work because what you wear may be substantially influencing your career path. Although nothing takes the place of talent, hard work, innate ability and ambition, looking your professional best in the workplace can give you a competitive advantage. It simply means dressing in a way that projects an image of the sophisticated, successful working individual you are or would like to become.
Which car do you like better? Both are cars, same function, same purpose…but which wud u buy? Why? You are going to be an asset for someone…how do you think he wants you to look? Why is grooming necessary?
Pcs and glass get dirty since ur hands are greasy. Colleagues especially girls dislike men who chew tobacco…it has a peculiar smell.
Ensure ur footwear doesnt click clock
Sling bags, satchel and totes are ideal for a long day at work especially if you are on a two wheeler