What to Wear
This section provides information on business professional and business casual attire for students in the MOL program.
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
Men | Women | Men & Women |
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Harper's Shop for Men 114 West College Avenue State College, PA 16801 814-238-4767 www.harpersshopformen.com |
Talbots 1341 South Atherton Street State College, PA 16801 814-234-2227 www.talbots.com |
Macy's Nittany Mall 2900 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801 814-235-5200 www.macys.com |
Jos. A. Bank 19 Colonnade Way State College, PA 16803 814-861-7190 www.josbank.com |
Ann Taylor 19 Colonndate Way Space #125 State College, PA 16803 814-861-3296 www.anntaylor.com |
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