Dress Code And First Impression

GLOBAL SERVICE / INDUSTRY Dress Code and First Impression AUDIT / TAX / ADVISORY / LINE OF BUSINESS Business dress Business Standard - which is the default dress for business. It basically consists of a suit, shirt, tie, jacket for him, and a knee length skirt or suit with a blouse for her. Business Casual - which needs a little more thought. This can range from Business Standard without a tie, to Smart Casual. Smart Casual – which means that you dress professionally but you feel relaxed. © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. Printed in Russia. 2 Business standard for him © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. Printed in Russia. 3 Fabrics • Prefer heavier fabrics and stronger patterns • Fine combed wool, with the inclusion of cashmere in more expensive fabrics; or wool-polyester blends © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. Printed in Russia. 4 Collared dress shirt • Clean and well pressed. White is the universally preferred color. • Ideally the shirt should be French cuffed and worn with cufflinks • Avoid button down collars © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. Printed in Russia. 5 Shirt and tie • Tie is required • The proper length for a tie is for the tip of the wide end to touch the top of your belt • The top button of the collar of the shirt must be done up © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. Printed in Russia. 6 Shirt and tie matching • First the suit, then the shirt, and keep the tie for last • Pay attention to different patterns:  combine patterned fabrics with unpatterned;  combine tiny patterns with large patterns. • Two different stripes/ checks/ patterns • Keep it simple: prefer solid coloured shirts © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. Printed in Russia. 7 A Four In Hand necktie knot © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. Printed in Russia. 8 The simple Windsor necktie knot © 2008 ZAO KPMG, a company incorporated under the Laws of the Russian Federation and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms