Professional Dress for Men

We hope you'll find the following guidelines helpful as you prepare for job interviews:

SUIT

• Blue, black or gray suit-generally solid or very light stripes
• Wool or wool blend
• Pressed and clean (hangs properly)
• Jacket should not constrict normal movement
• Sleeve length should extend to wrist
• Double breasted perceived as more fashion-forward
• Single breasted conservative (if in doubt, go with single-breasted)
• For single-breasted jackets, avoid buttoning the bottom button

SHIRT

• Color-white or blue (avoid stripes)
• Single breasted suit-any collar type
• Double breasted suit-any collar except button-down
• Shirt should be clean and pressed
• Collar loose at neck but not hanging
• Sleeve length should stick out 1/2 inch with suit jackets on
• Make sure all buttons are buttoned

NECKWEAR

• Depends on the pattern of the suit and shirt
• Solid suit and shirt - all patterns
• Knot should be clean and tie should be up to collar fully

SOCKS

• Recommend black plain socks with gray/black suits
• Blue suits - blue socks
• Patterned socks with colors should match colors in tie

SHOES

• Black or Cordovan (burgundy)
• Polish if scuffed
• Simple lace-up wing tips are generally accepted or tassel loafers
• Hard soles (rubber soles, considered more casual)
• Recommend you buy good quality leather shoes that are comfortable

BELT

• Simple belt buckle
• Color should match shoes