The first impression is very important. The knowledge a woman has is important, but she has to look the part to get her foot in the door. The way a woman looks, can make or break her career.

When shopping for your business professional wardrobe,
these guidelines should be considered:

• Buy the classic, clean look
• Buy garments with durable material
• Garments should be comfortable
• Items can be combined with others from your existing
  wardrobe
• Think of quality over quantity
• If you think you are dressed inappropriately, you
  probably are
• Less is more in business attire
• Avoid floral and other prints

Dressing the part:

• A suit should be worn at all times
• A blazer and skirt are also appropriate
• Invest in a long sleeve dress
• Wear garments made of wool, cotton or silk
• Solid colors are wise investments
• Wear skirts that are calf length
• Crème, white, and other intermediate colors
  are good for blouses

Shoes, Hosiery, Accessories:

• Shoes should match outfit
• Classic leather pump is best suited
• Black and navy are good colors for shoes
• No higher than 3 inch heels
• Always wear hosiery
• Hosiery should match or blend with shoes
• Accessories should be leather
• a purse can be carried with a briefcase
• Purse should be small and compact, but functional

Jewelry:

• Earrings, necklaces, rings, pins
• 14 carrot gold, or silver
• Simplicity is key
• Don’t wear more than 13 accessories
• No more than one ring on each hand
• No dangling earrings
• Invest in classic watch

Makeup, hair, and nails:

• Hair should be shoulder length or shorter
• Pulled back or up
• Natural makeup
• Nails should be subtle color or natural
• Nails should be well kept
• Wearing glasses can be a benefit
• People are taken more seriously when wearing
  glasses
• Always take jacket off, but don’t allow yourself
  to feel like you wish you had it on

Example of business profesional dress:

Example of business casual dress: