What to Wear

Professional Business Attire

Men

• 2 Two-piece matched business suits:
• Solid navy and dark gray
• Wool or wool blend
• Tailored trousers long enough to cover socks with a slight break over the shoes
• Suit coats tailored with sleeve length showing 1/8" - 1/4" shirt sleeve
• 3-4 Long sleeve dress shirts
• Good quality, white cotton or cotton/polyester blends
• Sleeve length should be long enough to show 1/8-1/4" past coats sleeve
• Straight collar is more formal; button down collar less formal
• Shirts should be professionally laundered
• 3-4 Conservative stripe, print, or pattern neckties
• Good quality silk; paired to match suits
• 1 Black or cordovan leather dress belt
• Should match dress shoes
• Black, navy, or dark gray dress socks
• Preferably knee socks
• Black, cordovan, or dark brown leather lace-up dress shoes
• Should be clean and well-polished
• Jewelry kept conservative and at a minimum
• Business appropriate or formal watch (leather, stainless steel, etc.), wedding, or class ring acceptable
• Conservative work bag, briefcase, or portfolio and pen (alternative to casual/sporty backpack)

Women

• 2 Two-piece matched business suits:
• Can be pant or skirt suits
• Solid navy and dark gray
• Wool or wool blend
• Pants should be creased
• Skirt should come to the top of the knee, knee, or just below the knee
• Avoid high slits
• 3-4 Tailored dress blouses, cotton, or cotton blends
• White, light blue, cream, or pastel colors
• Blouses should be professionally laundered
• Leather dress shoes
• Closed toe pumps
• Heels should be one to three inches; no platforms or stiletto heels
• Color should complement suits
• Hosiery
• Sheer is most conservative; nude or taupe are also acceptable
• Accessories
• The more subtle the better
• Formal and matching jewelry kept at a minimum
• Conservative work bag or portfolio (alternative to casual/sporty backpack or duffel)

Business Casual Attire

Men

• 1 Conservative sport jacket or navy blazer
• 2-3 Long or short sleeve button down collar dress or sport shirts
• Conservative stripes            
• Cream, yellow, or blue oxford
• Collared polo-type shirts for more casual, warm weather events
• Crew-neck, v-neck, cardigan sweater or vest
• 2-3 Dress or creased khaki slacks
• Leather casual shoes
• Slip-on or laced
• Cordovan, brown, or black
• No boat shoes or tennis shoes
• Leather belt
• Should match casual shoes

Women

• 2 Casual slacks, skirts, or dresses
• Slacks should be tailored and creased
• Skirts should be knee length
• Cotton or wool; no denim
• 2-3 Casual blouses or sweaters
• Not too tight, see through, or low cut
• Sleeveless dresses or tops should be accompanied by a cardigan or blazer for colder seasons or more conservative environments
• Any top with a strap should be covered
• Boots, loafers, low-heeled pumps
• No flip-flops
• Hosiery with skirts or dresses
• Can go without in warm weather
• Trouser socks or knee-high's with slacks
• No fishnets

Both Men and Women

• Down filled parka or wool outer coat
• Wool sweaters or polyester fleece pullovers or zip-up jackets
• Waterproof boots

Professional Clothing Stores in the State College Area

Dry Cleaners in the Area

Balfurd Cleaners

• 215 S. Atherton St.
  (814)-237-8066

• 1223 N. Atherton St.
  (814)-237-7661

Marrara's Cleaners

• 1794 N. Atherton St.
  (814)-234-2707

• 2042 E. College Ave
  (814)-234-8910