Types of Wardrobe

Mrs. Gigi D. Garcia

Denotes relaxed attire, clothes worn for comfort and freedom of movement ( for shopping, gimmicks, etc..)

Casual Dress

An afternoon dress worn before 6:00 PM

Informal Dress

Very classy afternoon dress or a short cocktail dress worn after 6:00 PM

Semi Formal Dress

2 categoriesA. Black TieB. White Tie

Formal Dress

Denotes a double or single breasted suit with satin lapel, bow tie, black shoes for men.

A long or short dinner dress for women

Black Tie

bowtie

Satin lapel

Single breasted suit

Denotes full dressThe woman wears a ball gown & real jewelry

Man wears a long black tailcoat with satin lapel, bow tie & black shoes

White Tie

Usually tailored cut, fabrics are characterized by the ability to stand wear and tear that working in a office requires (wrinkle free fabrics)

Business / Corporate Wear

1.It should be freshly laundered, well pressed, well fitted & most of all appropriate.

2. Standard business outfit for women◦a. three-piece suit (pencil cut skirt, blouse, blazer)

◦b. simple tailored dress◦c. long sleeved blouse & skirt coordinate

◦d. tailored short sleeved blouse & skirt coordinate

Professional Wardrobe for Women

Three Piece Suit

Simple Tailored Dress

Long Sleeved Blouse & Skirt Coordinate

Tailored Short Sleeved Blouse & Skirt Coordinate

3. Long skirts are acceptable provided they are not baloony.

4. The following are the business wear don’ts:◦a. sleeveless◦b. solid black◦c. stained or spotted◦d. needing a hem or missing button

◦e. mini-skirts

5. Shoes should always be clean & well shined.

6. Wearing stockings is a must & must not have no run.

7. Jewelry should be kept at a minimum.

1. All articles of clothing must be clean & neat & should properly fit.

2. The standard business attire for men is any of the following sets:◦a. Long sleeved polo shirt, tie, dark pants

◦b. short or long sleeved barong, dark pants

◦c. three-piece suit

Professional Wardrobe for Men

Long Sleeved Polo Shirt,Tie & Dark Pants

Short or Long Sleeved Barong & Dark Pants

Three Piece Suit

3. Some things to consider about long sleeved polo shirt:◦a. The color white is still the safest one to stick with

◦b. Light blues & beiges are also acceptable colors.

◦c. The paler the hue of the shirt, the better.

◦d. As for shirt designs, only solids or thin stripes works best for men

4. Ties must be darker than the shirt / polo.

1. Stripes – usually diagonal lines

2. Solid – one color3. Dots – ranging from pin to polka dots

Tie Designs

Tie width is 3 – 3 ½ inches wide

Tie length ; the tip of the buckle should hit just the top of the belt or just about mid-buckle.

1. Single Breasted Suit – most timeless & classic of all men’s suit.

2. Double Breasted Suit – ideal for “heavy men” with “prosperity middle”

3. Three Piece Suit – suit with inner vest

Cut & Style of Business Suit

Single Breasted Suit

Double Breasted Suit

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