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Student Guide > Professional Dress and
Etiquette
 Professional
Business Dress for Men
Follow these links for illustrations of professional dress for men
from Quintessential Careers and Northern Michigan University Job Search
Center. These links take you to sites outside of the University of
Memphis which are not maintained by Career Services.
Example photos at:
Quintessential
Careers
Northern
Michigan University Job Search Center
General Rule: AVOID EXTREMES AND EXCESSIVENESS
SUIT
- Blue, black or gray suit-generally solid or very light stripes
- Wool or wool blend
- Pressed and clean (hangs properly)
- Jacket should not constrict normal movement
- Sleeve length should extend to wrist
- Double breasted perceived as more fashionable
- Single breasted conservative/ if in doubt, single-breasted
SHIRT
- Color-white or blue (avoid stripes)
- Single breasted suit-any collar type
- Double breasted suit-any collar except button-down
- Shirt should be clean and pressed
- Collar loose at neck but not hanging
- Sleeve length should stick out 1/2 inch with suit jackets on
- Make sure all buttons are buttoned
NECKWEAR
- Depends on the pattern of the suit and shirt
- Solid suit and shirt - all patterns
- Knot should be clean and tie should be up to collar fully
SOCKS
- Recommend black plain socks with gray/black suits
- Blue suits - blue socks
- Patterned socks with colors should match colors in tie
SHOES
- Black or Cordovan (burgundy)
- Polish if scuffed
- Simple lace-up wing tips are generally accepted or tassel loafers
- Recommend you buy good quality leather shoes that are comfortable
BELT
- Simple belt buckle
- Color should match shoes
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