Women's Attire Tips

Suit

• Avoid trendy styles.  Use traditional, "safe" clothing styles
• Select, subtle elements of color may be used, but sparingly, so as not to distract your audience
• Jacket sleeve length should fall ½ inch below wrist
• Neutral Colors:  black, grey, brown, navy

Pants

• Pants are good for site visits to allow mobility in facilities
• Capris and cropped pants are not appropriate

Skirt

• Skirts should be knee length and not too tight
• Avoid high slits

Shirt

• Blouse or camisole
• Preferred colors are white or light colors
• Cleavage should not be showing

Shoes

• Avoid open toed shoes or sandals
• Wear basic pumps with a low heel, 1-2" high
• No stilettos or platforms
• Wear neutral hosiery or trouser socks

Jacket

• Wear a blazer or suit jacket with pants or skirt
• Be sure the pattern is not too distracting
• Trendier or casual suits are also appropriate

Pants

• Dress pants or khakis are acceptable
• Avoid capris

Skirt

• Should be knee length and not too tight
• Avoid high slits

Shirt

• Blouse
• Sweaters including knit sweater sets and cardigans

Shoes

• Avoid open toed shoes or sandals
• Heels or flats are acceptable

Jewelry

• Simple and professional, avoid large dangly earrings that could cause distractions
• Wear only one pair of earrings
• Simple necklace
• Maximum of 1 ring per hand

Handbags

• Use a small and simple purse or professional bag
• No backpacks or large purses