UBS Dress Code: Do’s and Don’ts

Swiss-banking giant UBS issued a 43-page publication of guidelines to employees that advises them on how to dress to impress when dealing with clients. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal this week, the move seeks to foster greater confidence in the bank and mend fractured relationships with consumers.

Here is a summary of the UBS Dress Code: Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s

For women:

* Wear your jacket buttoned.
* When sitting, the buttons should be unfastened.
* Make sure to touch up hair regrowth regularly if you color your hair.

For men:

* Store your suit on a large hanger with rounded shoulders to preserve the shape of the garment.
* Schedule barber appointments every four weeks to maintain your haircut shape.

Don’ts

* Eating garlic and onion
* Smoking or spending time in smoke-filled places
* Wearing short-sleeved shirts or cuff links
* Wearing socks that are too short, showing your skin while sitting
* Allowing underwear to be seen
* Touching up perfume during or after lunch break
* Using tie knots that don’t match your face shape and/or body shape