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What to Wear on Your First Day of Work, by Dress Code

Learn how to build an outfit for your first day, based on three common office dress codes.

Your first day of a new job or internship is an exciting time—but it can also be intimidating. You probably have a lot of questions, including "What should I wear?" Most offices follow one of three dress codes: casual, business casual, or business professional. Before you start, be sure to ask human resources (HR) about the dress code. Then, learn tips for what to wear for each of the dress codes below.

Casual/No dress code:

Business casual:

Business professional:

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