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Professional Appearance in The Workplace

Proper grooming and professional appearance are important in the workplace to make a good first impression and gain respect. Guidelines for professional appearance include wearing clean, well-fitting business attire in basic colors; being well-groomed with clean hair, teeth, nails, and shoes; avoiding excess jewelry or perfume; and dressing conservatively without tattoos or piercings visible. Maintaining clean, presentable clothes and investing in ironing or dry cleaning can further support a professional image at work.

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Professional Appearance in The Workplace

Proper grooming and professional appearance are important in the workplace to make a good first impression and gain respect. Guidelines for professional appearance include wearing clean, well-fitting business attire in basic colors; being well-groomed with clean hair, teeth, nails, and shoes; avoiding excess jewelry or perfume; and dressing conservatively without tattoos or piercings visible. Maintaining clean, presentable clothes and investing in ironing or dry cleaning can further support a professional image at work.

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Professional Appearance and Grooming for the Workplace

Proper grooming and professional appearance are important to gain not just positive impression but
also respect in the workplace. First impressions matter and the way you look and carry yourself
create impact on people you get along with in the work setting. Proper grooming and professional
appearance is important to both men and women. Lack of these may lead to poor image and may
interfere with your chance of getting good impression and positive feedbacks from your workmates
and superiors.

Professional Standards in the Workplace

In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential to adhere with professional appearance and
grooming for the workplace. If you have the desire to look your best at all times in social and professional settings,
you need to keep in mind the following basic guidelines for good grooming in the workplace:

1. Wear business suits in basic colors.


2. Always be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails, face, hair and even your shoes.
3. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid tinkling coins or keys and bulges.
4. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum when you are inside the office.
5. Use portfolio case or light briefcase when carrying important documents with you instead of compiling these
documents in folders and carrying these between your armpits.
6. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings for these will just make you look untidy and
unprofessional.
7. Wear light perfume and cologne and minimize using lots of jewelries.
Make Sure To Wear Clean And Presentable Clothes

Have separate clothes for hanging out and going to the office. It seems to be unprofessional if you wear clothes with
holes and stains in the workplace. Wear the cleanest and most presentable outfit when going to work for this will
surely help you look your best. However, you need to still comply with the dress code set by your company.

Invest on Iron and Dry Cleaner


There are some clothes that require pressing or special care by a reliable dry cleaner. Pants and other clothing look
better when they are professionally pressed.
Dressed Conservatively
If you wanted to establish a credible and respectful image, you need to dress conservatively in the office. In the case
of women, they are advised to avoid using clothes that are revealing. Clothes must be in proper fit and length to
ensure confidence and comfort upon wearing.

These are just few of the many ways on how you can achieve ideal professional appearance and grooming for the
workplace. Individuals also have to note that personal hygiene must be practiced in the workplace and not just at
home. Professional appearance can further be enhanced by reporting to work early, wearing the best smile often
and displaying positive attitude.

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