Dress Code
Many of our events require members to dress business professional or business casual. Unsure of what to wear? Take a look at our findings or reach out to any officer for assistance.
Rockwell Career Center offers Bauer students the opportunity to borrow suites and separates for both men and women for events such as career fair, interviews, and other professional events at no cost! They even cover the dry cleaning cost. If you are interested, visit the Rockwell Career Center during regular business hours.
Basic Guidelines
Men
- Hair: Should be clean, neat, and recently trimmed. Shave off beards or trim other facial hair, including the nose and ear. Pull back longer hair or dreadlocks.
- Jewelry: Probably only one pierced ear is acceptable, depending on the job and the field. Piercings other than the ears are not recommended for the interview. If you are going to wear a watch, wear a dress watch.
- Tattoos: Should be covered.
- Smells: Go light on aftershave/cologne/aromatic oils. You want them to listen to your words, not think about how you smell. Be freshly showered, and use deodorant.
Click here to see examples of interview appropriate attire.
Women
- Hair: Clean, neat, and recently trimmed. If you fiddle with your hair or it gets in your way, pull it back and out of your face. Natural looking colors are more widely accepted. If you have dreadlocks, pull them back.
- Jewelry: In most cases, wear small, unobtrusive jewelry. One set of earrings, a necklace, watch, etc. is recommended, unless you are going to a “creative” job. No noisy bracelets, bangles, etc. Piercings other than ears are not recommended for the interview.
- Tattoos: Should be covered.
- Smells: Go light on perfume/cologne/aromatic oils, or do not wear any at all. Be freshly showered and use deodorant.
Click here to see examples of interview appropriate attire.
Business Casual
Men
What you should wear:
- Slacks, khakis, chinos, or gabardine trousers
- Shirts with collars (polo-style or button down)
- Sport coats, when required
- Dark dress shoes with appropriate matching socks
Avoid:
- T-shirts
- Sport team jackets, shirts or any other “logo” clothing (except the University’s logo)
- Athletic or gym wear
Shorts and sandals
Women
What you should wear:
- Slacks, pant suits, or moderate length skirts (with appropriate hosiery)
- Shirts must be at least short-sleeve
- Closed-toe shoes
Avoid:
- T-shirts or sleeveless shirts
- Sport team jackets, shirts or any other “logo” clothing (except the University’s logo)
- Athletic, shorts or gym wear
- Clubbing attire
- Opened-toe shoes and sandals
Subtle colors are recommended (i.e. black, gray, khaki, or dark colors).