When wearing a button-up shirt

• When wearing a button-up shirt, wear it long-sleeved, never short-sleeved.
• When wearing a suit jacket or blazer, always keep the top button buttoned and the bottom button unbuttoned. If it has one button, keep it buttoned.
• If the weather is hot, you may choose not to wear a suit, but still wear a long-sleeved button-up shirt with a tie.
• Never wear all black.
• For any pinstripes, make them fine-lined.
• Do not disregard sweaters (depending on the position you are applying for). A nicely fitted (not too baggy) black, navy or gray sweater with a button-up shirt underneath (perhaps a tie underneath also) looks sophisticated.
• Tip of the tie meets the center of belt buckle. Wear a dark colored tie.
• Belt shows no signs of wear; matches shoes.
• Wear glasses with up-to-date frames and clear lenses. Do not wear sunglasses with dark tints or mirrors.
• Wear no more than one ring on each hand and a watch. Do not wear any other jewelry (bracelets, necklaces nor earrings). Cover or remove any body piercings.
• No cuff links, no contrast-collar shirts, no oversized flashy watches, no large belt buckles.
• Clean and polished conservative dark (black or brown), dress shoes with dark socks. (No white socks with a dark suit and dark shoes.) Lace-up or wing-tip dress shoes. Work boots may be appropriate for some job interviews. No loafers or tennis shoes.
• Hair is trimmed, neat, and clean. If you wear a full beard or a mustache, trim neatly. Otherwise, have a clean shave.
• Nails are cut short, filed and clean.
• Minimal or no aftershave, perfume or cologne, no strong smelling deodorants, and no smoking.
• No gum, candy, or other objects in your mouth.
• Carry a good leather or leather-like portfolio or slim briefcase with multiple copies of your resume and cover letter. Include a new, working pen and clean paper.

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