To make the best impression, wear the right clothes. Like hygiene, what we wear can affect the way others treat us. One team of experts found that clothes are just as important to a person’s job success as their work performance. Here are some general guidelines:

• Wear the right clothes for the job. When you first get hired, ask if there are any special clothes you will need such as a uniform or steel-toed boots. Find out if the workplace is relaxed or requires it’s employees to wear more professional clothing. Avoid wearing very tight or revealing clothes. At most jobs, they are unprofessional and can give customers and co-workers the wrong impression.
  
  
• Make sure your clothes are neat, clean and wrinkle-free. Mend any tears and never wear anything that’s stained. If you don’t like to iron, take your clothes out of the dryer as soon as they are dry and fold them. Also, avoid fabrics such as cotton and linen, which usually require ironing.
  
  
• Shop at thrift stores. You will probably be able to find the right kind of work-clothes at stores like Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries. Even someone who is on a limited income can afford them.
  
  
• Find out if there is a dress code. Watch your co-workers to see how they dress. If you are unsure about the dress code, ask your supervisor.
  
  
• Be safety conscious. If you will be working around machinery, don’t wear loose-fitting clothing. Keep your hair pinned up because long hair can get caught in machinery. Trim long nails and keep jewelry to a minimum.
  
  
• Be comfortable. It’s hard to concentrate on learning a new job if your shoes or pantyhose are uncomfortable. Try your clothes on the night before so a pair of tight-fitting shoes or pants won't surprise you on your way to work.