Summary
General dressing guidelines for work:
- Wear the right clothes for the job.
- Find out if there is a dress code.
- Be safety conscious.
To make the best impression, wear the right clothes. Like hygiene, what we wear can affect the way others treat us. One team of experts found that clothes are just as important to a person’s job success as their work performance. Here are some general tips:
- Wear the right clothes for the job. When you first get hired, ask if there are any special clothes you will need such as a uniform or steel-toed boots. Find out if the dress code is relaxed or if employees must wear professional clothing. Avoid wearing very tight or revealing clothes. At most jobs, they are unprofessional and can give customers and co-workers the wrong impression.
- Make sure your clothes are neat, clean, and wrinkle-free. Mend tears and never wear clothes that are stained. If you don’t like to iron, take your clothes out of the dryer as soon as they are dry and fold them. Also, avoid fabrics such as cotton and linen, which usually need to be ironed.
- Shop at thrift stores if you don't have a lot of money to spend on clothing. You will probably be able to find the right kind of work clothes at stores like Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries. Even someone on a limited income can afford them.
- Find out if there is a dress code. Watch your co-workers to see how they dress. If you are unsure about the dress code, ask your supervisor.
- Be safety conscious. If you will be working around machinery, don’t wear loose-fitting clothing. Keep your hair pinned up because long hair can get caught in machinery. Trim long nails and keep jewelry to a minimum.
- Be comfortable. It’s hard to concentrate on learning a new job if your shoes or slacks are uncomfortable. Try your clothes on the night before so a pair of tight-fitting shoes or pants won't surprise you on your way to work.
©2010-2019 Carelon Behavioral Health
Summary
General dressing guidelines for work:
- Wear the right clothes for the job.
- Find out if there is a dress code.
- Be safety conscious.
To make the best impression, wear the right clothes. Like hygiene, what we wear can affect the way others treat us. One team of experts found that clothes are just as important to a person’s job success as their work performance. Here are some general tips:
- Wear the right clothes for the job. When you first get hired, ask if there are any special clothes you will need such as a uniform or steel-toed boots. Find out if the dress code is relaxed or if employees must wear professional clothing. Avoid wearing very tight or revealing clothes. At most jobs, they are unprofessional and can give customers and co-workers the wrong impression.
- Make sure your clothes are neat, clean, and wrinkle-free. Mend tears and never wear clothes that are stained. If you don’t like to iron, take your clothes out of the dryer as soon as they are dry and fold them. Also, avoid fabrics such as cotton and linen, which usually need to be ironed.
- Shop at thrift stores if you don't have a lot of money to spend on clothing. You will probably be able to find the right kind of work clothes at stores like Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries. Even someone on a limited income can afford them.
- Find out if there is a dress code. Watch your co-workers to see how they dress. If you are unsure about the dress code, ask your supervisor.
- Be safety conscious. If you will be working around machinery, don’t wear loose-fitting clothing. Keep your hair pinned up because long hair can get caught in machinery. Trim long nails and keep jewelry to a minimum.
- Be comfortable. It’s hard to concentrate on learning a new job if your shoes or slacks are uncomfortable. Try your clothes on the night before so a pair of tight-fitting shoes or pants won't surprise you on your way to work.
©2010-2019 Carelon Behavioral Health
Summary
General dressing guidelines for work:
- Wear the right clothes for the job.
- Find out if there is a dress code.
- Be safety conscious.
To make the best impression, wear the right clothes. Like hygiene, what we wear can affect the way others treat us. One team of experts found that clothes are just as important to a person’s job success as their work performance. Here are some general tips:
- Wear the right clothes for the job. When you first get hired, ask if there are any special clothes you will need such as a uniform or steel-toed boots. Find out if the dress code is relaxed or if employees must wear professional clothing. Avoid wearing very tight or revealing clothes. At most jobs, they are unprofessional and can give customers and co-workers the wrong impression.
- Make sure your clothes are neat, clean, and wrinkle-free. Mend tears and never wear clothes that are stained. If you don’t like to iron, take your clothes out of the dryer as soon as they are dry and fold them. Also, avoid fabrics such as cotton and linen, which usually need to be ironed.
- Shop at thrift stores if you don't have a lot of money to spend on clothing. You will probably be able to find the right kind of work clothes at stores like Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries. Even someone on a limited income can afford them.
- Find out if there is a dress code. Watch your co-workers to see how they dress. If you are unsure about the dress code, ask your supervisor.
- Be safety conscious. If you will be working around machinery, don’t wear loose-fitting clothing. Keep your hair pinned up because long hair can get caught in machinery. Trim long nails and keep jewelry to a minimum.
- Be comfortable. It’s hard to concentrate on learning a new job if your shoes or slacks are uncomfortable. Try your clothes on the night before so a pair of tight-fitting shoes or pants won't surprise you on your way to work.
©2010-2019 Carelon Behavioral Health