Clothing I.Q. Quiz for Women
How much do you know about professional dress? How much do you think you know?
By taking this quick and simple I.Q. quiz, you can test your knowledge of
professional appearance.
Answer each question with a "yes" or "no." If your answer is "no," then
also explain why. You will find the correct answers at the end of the quiz.
The Questions
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Is it appropriate to wear a small
geometric coral-and-black-print dress with a gray jacket and black shoes to
meet with an executive of your company for an update on a project? Yes__ No__
Why?_________________
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Is it appropriate to wear a
two-piece, belted navy suit; ivory silk camisole; bone color pumps; and
medium-sized gold earrings to a meeting where you need to look powerful? Yes__
No__ Why?_________________
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Is it appropriate to wear a flower
print silk dress with open neckline, pearl and gold earrings, and sheer hose
for a regular day at the office? Yes__ No__ Why?_______________
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If you work at a company where
business casual is the norm, is it appropriate to wear khaki pants with a red
sweater set and brown flat shoes? Yes__ No__ Why?_________________
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If you work at a company where
business casual is the norm, is it appropriate to wear black leggings with a
long, white knit top and black flat sandals? Yes__ No__ Why?_____________
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Is it appropriate to wear a red coat dress with a print scarf and gray
hose and shoes for a regular workday? Yes__ No__ Why?________________
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Is it appropriate to wear a
turtleneck sweater with a wool tweed knee-length skirt, shoes that blend with
the skirt color, and a gold
pin with
discreet earrings for the first meeting with a client? Yes__ No__
Why?__________________
The Answers
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Yes. The key piece of the outfit is the jacket. The jacket
is perceived as a symbol of credibility, and it is most appropriate for
important meetings. The small print of the dress is also a good choice for
business. The black shoes complement the outfit.
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No. When wearing a dark hemline like navy, you look more
professional with dark shoes; navy or black would be a better selection. The
wrong combination of shoes and hose will bring too much attention to your
legs. The navy suit and ivory camisole are good choices; just change the
shoes.
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No. The outfit is too dressy for business. A silk floral dress
sends conflicting images at the office since it is appropriate for social
occasions only. An open neckline is not recommended either for a polished,
professional look.
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Yes. Khaki pants and a sweater set are smart choices for a
business casual outfit. The brown shoes coordinate the outfit.
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No. Leggings are too casual for most business environments. The
knit top is appropriate; you can wear it with black pants. Flat sandals can be
too casual. Review your company�s dress code policy to check if sandals are
accepted. A pair of moccasins or low-heel pumps would be more appropriate for
a professional look.
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Yes. This is a very appropriate and smart business look.
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No. When you meet a client for the first time, you want to wear a
jacket. Keeping a jacket at the office will take care of instantly upgrading
an outfit like this to a more professional look.
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