Etiquette and Attire

See Also

Going shopping? Download our handout: "Where to Buy Clothes: Suggestions for Students Needing to Purchase Business Attire" The CRC has two great books available in the Closed Stacks section of our resource library (see our receptionist to sign them out): "Business Etiquette for Dummies" and "Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in Sixty Countries".

Dressing for Success

• Job-Interview.net - The power of a polished look.
• Men's Wearhouse - Fashion advice for men.
• SYMS - Dress to Achieve - Samples of different kinds of outfits.
• Talbots - Tie-Tying Guide - Illustrations and instructions for tying a tie; also "Style Advisor" features and an "Ask an Expert" section.
• University of Virginia (MS Word) - A guide for women.
• University of Virginia (MS Word) - A guide for men.
• Virginia Tech Career Services - Business casual guidelines.
• Washington State University - A comprehensive site on career attire.

• The Emily Post Institute - Advice on a range of etiquette situations from the original "Miss Manners".
• Etiquette International - Some general correspondence guidelines.
• Goldman Smythe & Associates Impress for Success - Read etiquette articles and sign up for a e-newsletter on etiquette topics.
• Harcourt College - A comprehensive site on business etiquette.
• Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting - Learn about proper etiquette, and be entertained, in seminars and informative newsletters.
• Read an article that offers tips from Jodi R. R. Smith of Mannersmith, who was also featured at the CRC's "Got Manners?" Dinner on September 23, 2005
• University of Tampa - Learn to master the fine art of professional dining.
• University of Virginia - Tips on making a great office visit.