How to Dress for a Company Dinner

Wearing a ties wil make a good impression for a formal dinner.

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Going to a company dinner means you want to impress, or at the very least not stick out for wearing the wrong thing. The correct way to dress for a work function will depend, in part, on the kind of clothes you wear in the workplace. It's important to look your best, so make time not only to pick out the right outfit, but to ensure you're generally well-groomed, as well.

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Dress professionally. This means wear clothes that would be appropriate for the office, not for french fries and a movie with friends.

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Take note of what you normally wear to work and take cues from this. If your work is very formal, men should wear a suit with dress shoes, a shirt and a tie and women should wear a pant or skirt suit or a simple tailored dress with a fitted blazer.

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Dress smart casual, if this is more appropriate to your workplace. To get this look, men should wear dress pants and shoes with a colored shirt and a blazer, but no tie and women should wear a smart skirt or pants with a blouse or simple dress.

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Complete your outfit with the right accessories. Men should wear a good belt and cuff links. Women should wear a simple necklace or bracelet and small ear studs, if she wear earrings.

Tips & Warnings

A woman shouldn't wear anything low cut or revealing to a company dinner, as this might stop other staff members from taking her seriously.

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References"Real Simple": How to Dress for Any Occasion - Business DinnerFashion Industry Network; What To Wear To A Business Dinner; Catherine Horgan; January 2009Wardrobe Advice; What To Wear To A Business Dinner; July 2009Photo Credit Digital Vision./Digital Vision/Getty ImagesRead Next:

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