• Clothes should be clean, in good condition, and free of wrinkles and holes 

• Your outfit should fit properly and not be too tight, small, or baggy 

• Make sure that any piercings or visible tattoos you have align with company guidelines 

• Add some color and personality to your outfit with accessories, shoes, scarves, or layered items, such as cardigans and jackets 

• Consider your audience - Are you working at a corporate headquarters or at an art gallery or perhaps in a laboratory setting?  Each has unique guidelines for professional dress, so research each company in advance 

• When in doubt, ask before your first day what the dress code is! Or consider how your coworkers dress and follow the same general principles

• For instance, if no one wears jeans you should not wear jeans to work

• Wear your chosen outfit at least once prior to your interview or first day to ensure it fits you and feels good. Then, style more outfits that allow you to bring your authentic self to work

Suits

• Skirt suit - This includes a knee-length skirt, tailored jacket, and solid (or subtle patterned) blouse/top/dress shirt 

• Pantsuit – This includes well-fitting pants, solid (or subtle patterned) blouse/top/dress shirt, and a tailored jacket 

• Slacks/Pants with a coordinated sport coat or jacket and a solid (or subtle patterned) blouse/top/dress shirt 

Accessories

Give your outfit a pop of color in your shoes, jewelry, scarf, or pocket square. You want to feel like YOU! 

• A coordinated tie 

• Dark, polished shoes and matching socks 

• Closed-toed shoes with 1-2 inch heels 

• Small to medium size purse, briefcase, or padfolio 

Other Good Tips to Consider  

• Clean haircut and style 

• Groomed facial hair 

• Avoid heavy colognes, perfumes, and body sprays 

• Wear an undershirt underneath a dress shirt 

Business Casual is the most common dress code in offices. While this may be too casual for most formal job interviews, you may find business casual appropriate for the office, a conference, a networking event, or a dinner.  Every work environment is different. Observe and inquire about the dress code. Business casual may include:  

• Jacket, blouse, cardigan, or sweater  

• Collared button-up shirt or a collared knit polo shirt 

• Knee-length skirt 

• Simple, knee-length dress 

• Pants or khakis 

• Closed-toed shoes 

WHAT NOT TO WEAR 

• Jeans or casual sundresses, clothing with holes or rips, athletic clothing or sneakers 

• Clothing too tight, small, or revealing 

• Clothing that is wrinkled, see-through, or has inappropriate images 

• Jeans (no rips or holes) 

• Sneakers  

• Crewnecks and sweaters 

• Shortsleeve button-down shirts 

1. Click on Schedule an Appointment at the Wardrobe.
2. On the Wardrobe website, click Book in Philadelphia.
3. Select Community Partner Appointment.
4. Pick a date and time for your shopping experience!
5. Select the purpose of your appointment. For the Partner ID of Community or PA Workwear Partner, enter 1332.
6. Add your personal information and click Confirm Booking.
7. Confirm your information, and click Continue.
8. Your appointment is now booked! Feel free to also complete the remaining Participant Information and Appointment Information questions before your appointment, but this is not required.
9. For Partner Lookup, select Temple University Career Center.
10. Submit your information.
11. Head to 413 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 at the time of your appointment!