Dress Codes

Thought Leaders

4 Ways Your Appearance Can Impact Your Success — And How to Optimize It

Your appearance is a powerful nonverbal communication that influences perceptions, relationships and professional success.

By Don Weber

Business News

Disney World Fines Woman $20 for ‘Inappropriate’ Top, Forces Her to Change Into Free T-Shirt: ‘Disney Doesn’t Like Backs’

By Sam Silverman

Business Funding

What to Do When Your Client Is Just Not Referable

By Ivan Misner

Thought Leaders

What Does Your Office Dress Code Say About Your Brand?

By Anna Johansson

Human Resources

Investing in Your Employees Is the Smartest Business Decision You Can Make

Richard Branson put it best: Customers come second, employees first. It's a philosophy that brings unexpected benefits to both the company and its clients.

By Parth Misra

Business Accounting

The Science of the First Impression: 5 Elements of a Great First Impression

The first impression informs how you're thought of well beyond the first moment, so get it right.

By Carolyn Sun

Building a Business

Ask the Etiquette Expert: How to Enforce a Summertime Dress Code

Defining "appropriate'' dress to everyone's satisfaction is a challenge.

By Jacqueline Whitmore

Building a Business

Air France Offers Compromise After Flight Attendants’ Outrage at Headscarf Rule

Those who aren't comfortable wearing a headscarf in Tehran can fly to other locations, the company said.

By Claire Zillman

Building a Business

Why Get Dressed Up For Work When You Could Wear Bammies, ‘Business Jammies’?

'Get Comfy. Like a Boss.' Or like look lazy, like a sloth?

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Entrepreneurs

Why You Still Have to Dress for Success

Even in this era of jeans and T-shirts in the office, I still get dressed up -- for work, for fun and even for a weekend night at home.

By Jim Joseph

Building a Business

Embrace Your Quirks. Invest in Your Personal Brand and Boost Your Business.

Focusing on how you present yourself to the world will help your company grow.

By Elliot Tomaeno

Building a Business

What’s the Difference Between Business Casual and Smart Casual? A Handy Guide on How to Dress. (Infographic)

If you're not sure how to dress, we've got your back.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Entrepreneurs

How to Dress for Success in a ‘Business Casual’ Office

Business casual can be interpreted many ways, depending on the industry and company. Here are tips on how to navigate business casual dress successfully.

By Carolyn Sun

Building a Business

These ‘Dressy’ Sweatpants Are Killing It on Kickstarter

The menswear brand Public Rec was launched by a sweatpants aficionado on a mission to make loungewear look less like PJs.

By Catherine Clifford

Thought Leaders

Dress for Success This Summer With These 5 Style Tips for Men

In business, what you wear speaks to the type of person you are. An expert shares what's in this season.

By Peter Gasca

Entrepreneurs

Business Ultra-Casual: Would You Wear This Sweat-‘Suit’ to the Office?

Dude, terry cloth isn't just for towels and tracksuits anymore.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

Fashion-Savvy Ways to Shape Your Image to Score Business Success

Three experts provide their advice for competitive grooming.

By Karima Mariama-Arthur

Marketing

Your Attire Speaks Volumes Before You Open Your Mouth

Dress to impress the audience at your next presentation. Your grooming and sprucing up become part of the message.

By Jacqueline Whitmore

Building a Business

The Flawless Way to Open a Business

Take these four steps to ensure that you start Day 1 on the right foot.

By Jeffrey Hayzlett

Buying a Franchise

The Real Reason Starbucks Isn’t Letting Employees Wear Engagement Rings

Sorry, baristas - there's a reason your boss is asking you to leave the ring at home.

By Kate Taylor

Thought Leaders

How to Dress for a Business Meeting. Yes, Seriously. (Infographic)

You may be tempted to try the rumpled-hair, hoodie look – just don't.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Thought Leaders

Starbucks Baristas Get a Pay Raise and Permission to Show Off Tattoos

The coffee company announced an updated dress code, raises across the board and free snacks while working.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

How to Get Employees to Stick Around

The worker-employer relationship can involve a complicated give-and-take. A serial entrepreneur reveals some of his techniques to promote staff satisfaction.

By Mike Kappel

Thought Leaders

5 Ways to Lead by Example at Work

Managers, take note: Your actions and everyday demeanor may not be giving the right impression.

By Jacqueline Whitmore

Thought Leaders

The Stars of Shark Tank on How to Dress for Success

Class, comfort and swagger. Some things never go out of style, except for this big business fashion faux pas that Kevin O'Leary and Daymond John say you should avoid.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

Do You Let Employees Show Their Tattoos? Starbucks Doesn’t – But That May Change.

As Starbucks considers revising its visible tattoo ban, we ask you: Do you think tattoos are important self-expression or unprofessional in the workplace?

By Kate Taylor