General Rules for Business Dress (Women)

SUIT

• Blue, black, gray, khaki, green, or patterned suit
• Suit coat/shirt-more traditional
• Skirt should be no shorter than 1 inch above knee cap
• Avoid extreme split in skirts

 

BLOUSE

• Blouse should generally be of a solid color made of cotton or silk
• Blouse should generally be of simple cut (not too frilly)
• "Safe" colors: white, beige, ecru, navy, blue, red (not black)
• Neckline should be conservative and not too low

 

NECKWEAR

• No neckties!
• Scarves added to distinguish a suit ( Ascot or Scout style)
• Colors should include those being worn

 

HOSIERY

• Always wear hose!
• Coordinate with ensemble
• Skin colored hose are recommended , no textured (lace, snowflake)

 

SHOES

• Simple pumps usually of solid color coordinating with suit skirt
• General rule is a color no lighter than hem line
• Make sure they are comfortable!
• Short heel and closed toe

 

BELT

• Optional depending on the outfit
• Color should either coordinate with shoes, outfit or both

 

JEWELRY

• All jewelry should coordinate in terms of metals (all gold, all silver)
• No more than 1-2 rings per hand
• Earrings should be small and unobtrusive