Students now know how to 'put their best foot forward'
By Laura Chapuis

The College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Services and National Agri-Marketing Association, co-sponsored an educational fashion show, called “Dress for Success,” on September 12, 2005. The program was designed to show students how to dress appropriately for the business world and interviews.

“ We want to make sure students know how to apply tips and become more confident in knowing that they are dressed for success.” Stephanie Chipman, CAFNR Career Services director said.

The event began with a fashion show with male and female CAFNR students modeling, while representatives from retail stores explained the outfits. Participating stores that provided clothing for the fashion show were Dillards, JC Penney, Binghams, Famous Barr, and Saffees. Students were able to see examples of proper interview and professional dress, and even one example of what not to wear.

“The impression you make by the way you dress, will affect you.” Tom Koenigsfeld, President of NAMA said.

Following the fashion show, a question and answer session with the representatives from the retail stores helped students better understand concepts explained throughout the fashion show. Important tips included, wear something you are comfortable in, red is a power color, and minor details are important. Accessories such as jewelry for ladies, ties for men, and shoes for both, are key factors in making an outfit complete.

“ The most valuable thing I learned was how little details can really affect how you look,” Annette Bruch, freshman Agribusiness Management major said. “I think “Dress for Success” was a great way to learn about how to dress and what not to wear. I feel like I can now be confident in knowing how to dress.”

Students will soon have a chance to try out the tips they learned at the CAFNR Career Fair on September 27, 2005. Any questions or comments regarding “Dress for Success” or the Career Fair should be forwarded to Stephanie Chipman at chipmans@missouri.edu or by calling the CAFNR Career Services Office at (573) 882-0088.

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