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Business Attire

Type
Appropriate Attire
Inappropriate Attire

Business Dress
(MEN)

- Conservatively cut business suit in navy, black or gray. Subtle pinstripes or plaid fabrics are acceptable. (Required for presentations)
- Long-sleeved shirt in conservative, coordinating color.

- Conservatively patterned tie in coordinating colors.

- In less formal situations (e.g., Boeing visit, Dean's Global Business Round table), slacks, sport coat, and tie are acceptable.
- Dress shoes with dark socks.

- Casual or business casual attire.

- Bright or neon colors.

- Casual loafers, boots, suede shoes, or any other casual style of footwear.

- Hats or caps of any kind.

Business Dress (WOMEN)

- Conservative business suit or tailored dress with jacket (required for presentations)
- In less formal situations (e.g. Boeing visit, Dean's Global Business Round Table), a professionally cut pantsuit or slacks and a blazer.
- Hose and low- to mid-heeled pumps or dress shoes.
- Makeup and appropriate accessories.

- Casual or business casual attire.
- Sheer fabrics, neon colors, very short skirts (more than 3” above the knee), tight blouses, low necklines, any kind of glitter.
- Open-toed shoes.
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Evening makeup or jewelry.
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Hats or caps of any kind.

(Thanks to the University of Northern Iowa, School of Business Administration, for Business Dress definitions provided on their website).

Top photos courtesy of Karen Orders © 2006


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