Bodylines

personal styles and shapes

Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
Appropriate Formal Business Looks for Women

Skirt or pants suit, matching or contrasting

Tailored dress

Dress and jacket

Solid Salwar kameez

Appropriate Formal Business Looks for Men

Business suit

Blazer or sport coat

Dress shirt with tie

Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
Appropriate Formal Business Looks for Women

Characteristics of formal business dress

Clean lines and few details
Conservative necklines
Sleeves – avoid sleeveless or short sleeves
unless wearing a jacket
Minimal use of prints or small scale patterns
Avoid : Extreme fashions
Too short or too tight
Sheer fabrics
Fabrics that wrinkle too much
Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
Appropriate Formal Business Looks for Men

Characteristics of formal business attire

Clean lines and few details
Long sleeve shirts

Minimal use of prints or small scale patterns

Avoid:

Extreme fashions
Too tight
Fabrics that wrinkle too much
Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
Occasions for women and men to wear a suit

Presentation
Meeting with superior
Meeting with a client
Office where dress code is formal
Entertaining Clients
Office Formal parties or Client Interaction Forums
Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
Accessories for women in business

Choose simple, classic jewelry

Avoid dangling earrings, extreme or ornate pieces

Good leather briefcase

Basic corporate wardrobe for women – suits
If possible, buy a three-piece suit
Jacket, shirt, and slacks all matching
If the jacket comes with a shirt or pants only, buy
the third piece at the same time to coordinate
Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
Accessories for men in business

Choose simple, classic watch, non-digital, leather

or metal band
Simple cuff links when appropriate

Good leather briefcase

No chains or earrings
Basic corporate wardrobe for men – suits
Dark suit
White or light color shirt
Conservative necktie
Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
The basic suit for women should be

A classic style
Matching buttons
No contrasting trim
Quality wool, silk, cotton, or blend
A blazer and coordinated skirt and pants can be
substituted for one suit
Being Well-Dressed for
Professional Presentation
The basic suit for men should be

A classic style
Quality wool, silk, cotton, or blend
A blazer and coordinated trousers may be
substituted for a suit
Wardrobe Plans
Wardrobe Plan for Women
Suits
1 solid (black, gray, or navy). These are the most
serious business neutrals.

1 solid in color that can be mixed with the first suit

and one that (taupe, tan, aubergine, burgundy); or

1 pattern: pin stripe, check, tweed, herringbone (in

colors that can mix with the solid above)

Next add a suit in a great new fashion color and

one that complements your coloring.
Wardrobe Plan for Women
Skirts and trousers
Start with 2 pieces either slacks and/or skirts
depending on your personal preference and dress
code, complementary to the first suit and then add…

Skirts
2-3 selected in complementary fabrics and colors to
work with jackets above. If suit comes with slacks
add extra skirt

Trousers
2-3 one extra pair black, others to work with jackets.
If suits above come with skirt only add an additional
skirt
Wardrobe Plan for Women
Shirts
1-2 classic white long sleeves
3-4 solid or print, silk, cotton, blend

Sweaters/Tops
5-6 basic jewel neckline, V or turtle neck – fine
gauge wool, silk or blend (long and short)
2-3 sweater sets or cardigans in solid colors to work
with suits
Wardrobe Plan for Women
Dresses
One or two pieces
One simple black, knit, silk, rayon, long or short
sleeves
One solid color (one of accent colors) or print,
classic style, V neck, jewel, turtle neck

Saris
One or two pieces

One neutral colored with sleeved blouse

One muted color with sleeved blouse

Salwar Kameez
One neutral colored with sleeves

One deep colored with sleeves

Wardrobe Plan for Women
Coats
¾ or short jacket
Optional Long Coat / OverCoat
Wardrobe Plan for Women
Shoes
2-3 pair plain pumps or sling back in neutral, black,
brown, tan
2 pair flats, ballet, loafer, oxford
1 pair good leather or suede dress boots

Belts
2 good leather to match shoes
1 accent color (option)
Wardrobe Plan for Women
Handbags/Briefcase
2 neutral, tan, black, brown or mix good leather –
medium size
1 good leather brief case
1 small dressy bag, envelop, clutch
Wardrobe Plan for Women
Accessories
3-4 silk scarves
Umbrella
Watch, leather band or metal – non digital
Basic earring, gold, silver, pearls, small to medium
size
Necklace: gold chain, pendant or pearls
Broach or decorative pin
Simple gold or silver bracelet
Business Wardrobe for Men

Suits
2 suits (navy or grey, solid, pin or chalk stripe)

Jackets
2 blazers (solid colors like navy or camel)
2 sports jackets

Slacks
7-8 pairs of slacks (solid color)
Although khakis and cotton twills are appropriate for
casual work wear, dress slacks add an extra
dimension of style and project a more successful
and powerful look. Start with 3-4 of each, keeping
the more casual for non-meeting days.
Business Wardrobe for Men

Dress Shirts
2 white
2 blue
6 striped or colored (can be worn without a tie for
more casual)

Neckties
2 solid or tone-on-tone
3 striped or club
3 foulard, paisley, or pattern

Sport Shirts
5 long-sleeve sport shirts
5 short-sleeve sport shirts
6 knit sport shirts or polo shirts
Business Wardrobe for Men
Belts
2 dress belts for suit and dress slacks
3 “sport” belts, woven, leather combinations, causal
leathers

Socks
12 pair solid color and patterns

Shoes
2 pair Oxford Pattern on or plain toe for formals
2 pairs (loafers, moccasins, boat shoe, or
other casual)
Accessories
Good leather brief case
Watch – good quality leather band or metal –
no digital
One dozen linen or cotton handkerchiefs (optional)
Suit, Shirt and Tie Combinations
(continued)

Solid Suit with Stripe Shirt

Tie Patterns
• Solid
• Stripe (wide) with
same colors as shirt stripe
• Foulard
• Polka dot
• Paisley

If combining a striped shirt and tie, the width of the stripes on the tie
need to be wider than the shirt stripes If combining a stripe suit and
shirt, the width of the stripes need to be noticeably different.

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Proper Fit and
Quality
Construction
Proper Fit for Women
Proper fit for standard pieces of clothing:
Blouse
Set in sleeves: when you reach for shoulder bone
or top of shoulder, the seam should be at or just
outside the shoulder bone (not inside)

Sleeve length should be at wrist bone

Sleeve width: there should be at least 1½” of

double fabric when you reach up and pinch the
sleeve away from your upper arm
Proper Fit for Women
Shirt
Buttons must remain closed with at least 1”of fabric
on each side of bustline

At midriff there should be 2” double fabric as you

reach up and pinch the fabric from each side (this
allows for proper blousing)
Proper Fit for Women
Skirt
Pleats should never pull open; there should be no
crease or pull across break of leg

Pockets must remain closed and should not pull

open

Straight skirts should hang from buttocks in a

straight line and not curve under

Skirt should not ride up when you sit

Proper Fit for Women
Skirt
Hip line: there should be at least 1” of extra fabric
when you pull the skirt from your body at hip line

Waistband should be loose enough to allow for two

fingers to be inserted

Thighs must not show; you should be able to easily

turn your skirt around your body

Panty line must not show

Proper Fit for Women
Trousers
Pleats must remain closed

Zippers and closing must lie flat

Pant leg should fall straight from hip with no curve

under at buttock
Proper Fit for Women
Trousers
Pockets should not gape or pull open

Hip: there should be at least 1 to 1½” of fabric when

you pull the fabric from your hip bone

Waist should be big enough to allow two fingers to

be inserted

Panty line must not show

 Proper Fit for Women

Sari Blouse

The blouse should be a snug fit with only half

an inch to spare when you pull the fabric at
upper stomach.

Churidar Kameez

The shirt should have at least 2” on either side.

The churidar should be loose enough at the
knee, to bend.
Proper Fit for Men

Suits

No wrinkles across the back or under the collar.

Jacket should cover the buttocks. The most useful

formula is to measure the length from the collar
seam to the floor and divide in half.

Jacket sleeve length should be at the wrist bone

with your arm at your side.
Proper Fit for Men
Suits

Make sure all top stitching is even, no loose ends.

Avoid metal or leather buttons on suits. Save for

sports jackets and blazers.

Choose natural fabrics or quality blends.

Proper Fit for Men
Trousers

Trouser legs should break in front over tops of

shoes.

The leg length should be tapered toward the back,

ending where the shoe and heel connect.

Pocket should lay flat and not pull.

Pleats should stay closed and not pull open.

Trousers should fall straight from the buttocks.

Proper Fit for Men
Trousers

Cuffs should not be worn for short men or for those

with short legs.

Wear trousers at waistline, or a little below, at the

top of your hip bone. Do not let waistband below
your stomach. Allow two fingers to fit in waistband.
Proper Fit for Men
Shirts
Sleeves should extend ¼-½ inch from jacket sleeve.

No short-sleeve shirts under suits or sports jackets.

Allow one finger to fit in collar.

Buttons should remain closed with at least one-inch

allowance on side and under arm.

Should be long enough to stay tucked in neatly.

In summary, the Well-Dressed woman or man
Wears clothing and accessories that:

Complements her or him

Physically

Reflects her or him

Personality

Are appropriate for

The occasion

and
Are current and fashionable
Business Etiquette
Social Graces
 As John Ruskin says……..

“What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in

the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is
what we do.”
 Business Meetings
• An essential part our business life
• Should be carefully scheduled and planned
• Your ability and manners are on display for all to see
during meetings
Manners of Participants at Meetings
 Business Meetings
• Dress smartly not casually
• Come to the meeting a little early
• Junior executives should wait for the senior executives to
take their seats
• Greet people in the room. Introduce yourself to those
who do not know you
• Come prepared with relevant queries or points to
contribute. Make notes
 Business Meetings
 Poor behavior includes showing inattention, holding
private conversations, exhibiting signs of boredom or
irritation

 Avoid violent disagreement or emotional outbursts

 Avoid off color jokes and irrelevant remarks.

 Business Meetings

• Give credit to any speaker who has made a valuable

contribution or a significant point

• After a meeting has concluded, thank the people who

invite you to come, shake the hands of those present
and take your leave
 Greeting Etiquette
• Stand up when you meet someone
• Smile
• Make eye contact
• Introduce yourself immediately
• Include a statement about who you are when necessary
• Offer a firm handshake
 The Business Handshake
• Facing

• Allow 14-18” space

bubble

• Smile
• Don’t hold hands forever
-
about 3 to 4 seconds
 Business Cards

• Given after the

handshake
• Take time to read it
before putting it away
Learn how to make smooth introductions
How to introduce others:
 A lady is introduced to a gentleman
 When both are of the same sex, the younger person is
introduced to the older one
 Members of the family are introduced to those outside
the family
 Always remember to say the more important person’s
name first
 Group Introductions
• If you are introducing a new employee to a group of
colleagues, you would say, "Meet our new colleague,
Mr. Kumar.”
• A new employee should be introduced to his or her
immediate supervisor
• If an important customer is being introduced to a
group of executives, the customer is to be regarded
as the more important person
• If you are with a group, and someone you know
comes up to greet you, you should introduce the
person to the group
 Meeting Etiquette
Pay attention to names when you meet people

• Use first names of people whom you have just met

only after they give you permission

“Your goal within the first few minutes of meeting other

people is to make them feel comfortable and to put
them at ease so they will want to do business with
you.”
Communication Styles
Let’s Watch…..
 Passive style
 Avoids conflicts at all costs
 Results in a lose-win situation
 Results in feeling of victimization, resentments,
and a loss of a sense of control
 Believes that others needs are more important
than his own
 If he speaks up, he will be rejected or ignored
 This individual has a low self- esteem
 Aggressive style

 Creates a win-lose situation

 Uses intimidation and control to get his/her needs
met
 Is disrespectful and hurtful to others while
communicating
 This person may lack empathy for others
What is Assertiveness?
 Assertiveness is:
The ability to honestly express your opinions, feelings,
attitudes, and rights, without undue anxiety, in a way that
doesn't infringe on the rights of others.
 Assertive style

 Is direct with the goal of creating a win-win

situation
 Respects his own rights and opinions and that of
others
 Believes that each one of us is responsible for
solving our own problems
 Takes responsibility for his own decisions and
actions
Strategies for developing assertive
communication
 Watch your body posture – use an open, assertive
body language and voice
 Think before you speak. Make sure you convey the
right message and in the way you want to convey it
 Don’t apologize if it’s not warranted
 Remember it is okay to say ”no”
 Remember everyone is entitled to an opinion, don’t
try to convince others that yours is the right one
 Assertiveness in a Team

 Think Win-Win. What is best for you and the team?

 Include statements that illustrate the benefits to the
team.
 Respect your team members.
 Share your knowledge and ideas with the team.
 Point out potential problems in a constructive way.
 Enable processes that move the team toward its goals.
 Communications
Conversations Presentations
Conversation behaviours

Initiating Reacting
Supporting
Proposing
Disagreeing
Building
Defending/Attacking

Clarifying Process
Testing Understanding Shutting Out
Summarizing Bringing In
Seeking Information
Giving Information
 Initiating Behaviours
Proposing Building
A behaviour which puts A behaviour, usually in the
forward a new form of a proposal, which
suggestion, proposal or extends or develops a
course of action proposal made by
another person
Let’s leave this item
and move on to the
next ... and your plan would
be even better if we
I suggest we reduce added a second
stocks by 15% to return reporting stage
OK. I think we to target
should focus on the
IT market
You suggested we should
try to raise money to buy
now. Let’s do it by
 Reacting Behaviours
Supporting
A behaviour which makes a
conscious and direct
declaration of agreement
or support for another
person or their concepts
and opinions
Disagreeing
A behaviour which states a
direct disagreement or
which raises objections
and obstacles to another
person’s concepts or
opinions

Fine, sounds I’m afraid that won’t

OK to me work - the system would
overload

Yes, I’ll go along

with that ...
 Reacting Behaviours
Defending/Attacking
A behaviour which attacks
another person either directly,
or by defensiveness. These
behaviours usually involve Trust you to
value judgements and often try and
dodge the
contain emotional overtones issue!

(note: Defending/ Attacking is about

people & Disagreeing is about
issues)
That’s
bloody
rubbish!
 Clarifying Behaviors
Testing Understanding Summarizing
A behaviour which seeks to A behaviour which summarizes,
establish whether or not or otherwise restates in a
compact form, the content of
an earlier contribution has previous discussion or events
been understood

Are you saying

that I don’t have
any choice? So, we have agreed:
1 To take legal action
2 To take it before May
Can I check that 3 To issue a holding Writ
we’re talking
about the same
thing here?
 Clarifying Behaviors
Seeking Information
Giving Information
A behaviour which seeks
facts, opinions or A behaviour which offers
clarification from another facts, opinions or
person clarification to another
person

Who were you There are three of

working with on the those on stream at
Interest project? the moment

I think, on balance,
Can anyone tell things have gone
me which page pretty well this year
this is on?
 Process Behaviours
Bringing In Shutting Out
A behaviour which invites A behaviour which excludes
views or opinions from a another person or
member of the group who reduces their opportunity
is not actively to contribute
participating in the
discussion John: What do you think,
Carol?
Steve: What I think is ...

Well, what I think we

should do in this case
is ...
... I believe we should
...
Conversation behaviours

Initiating Reacting
Supporting
Proposing
Disagreeing
Building
Defending/Attacking

Clarifying Process
Testing Understanding Shutting Out
Summarizing Bringing In
Seeking Information
Giving Information
The Golden Rules
 Techniques for an Effective
Conversation
• Be Assertive
• Avoid Confrontations
• Seek Information
• Let others talk
• Summarize
 Avoid Confrontations

• Be professional, do not lose your self-control

• Insults are ineffective
• Before you say anything, stop, establish what you want
as the outcome, plan how to achieve this, and then
speak.
• Ask questions to check facts
 Seeking Information or Probing

• Uncovers and develops others need

• Changes tracks in a discussion
• Makes the other person think
• Keeps the other persons attention
 Let Others speak

• Pay attention
• Talk to him/her about his/her view on the
subject
• Ask questions
• Silence is effective while seeking information
PRESENTATIONS
“Great speakers aren’t born, they
are trained.”

Presenting is a Skill…
Learnt through experience
And
Developed through training.
5 Steps to Presenting
Defining Objectives

Understanding the Audience

Developing the Message

Visual
Content Aids
Structure

Rehearsing

Presenting
 Introductory Remarks
The Opening

Creative Link Subject

Opening
Agenda
Transition
Content 1
The Content

Transition
Content 2
Transition
Content 3
Transition
The Close

Summary

Closing Remarks
Power Dressing
The journey has just begun….

Thank You!