TDI INTERNATIONAL INDIA P LIMITED

Grooming & Appearance Policy

We are the Brand Ambassadors
of TDI

Looking professional best and

reflecting well groomed image.

Be presentable to others and

dressing up with precision while at
work .

Projecting an image of sophisticated,

successful working individual.
 Dressing for work

• During Business meetings with

Customers, outside agencies/ Authorities
to dress up in formal Professional attire.
• Smart Business Casuals while in office.
• “Business Casual” is attire less formal in
nature than professional attire, but
remains appropriate for a conservative
office environment.
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 Perfect Groom for All
• Always look professional and dress to portray
positive image before Customer.
• Wear well fitted clothes and without wrinkles.
• Normally avoid using fragrances, if required only
mild.
• Keep hair neat and well managed.
• Hair coloring must look natural and complement
the individual.
• Conservative in wearing of jewelry and should
be concealed. Body Piercing not allowed
Grooming Standards

FOR | MEN
 Professional Attire for Men
• Business suit or a blazer.
• Dress pants and a tie.
• Full suit with matching jacket .
• A crisp, collared shirt should be worn with a
black belt and tie.
• Shoes should be a complementary color.
• Ties dress up a business professional look.
 Shirts
As a rule, the simpler the better.
Colors: White, off white, pale, blue shirts are preferred;
(given below are the colors preferred by professionals).

It is important to button up your shirt till the collar button

 Trousers
They should preferably be dark though you may wear beige and with a
dark colored shirt.
Try to have at least one pair of black trousers.

Trousers may or may

not have pleats
 Ties
To play it safe choose a
traditional silk tie.
Your Tie should fit with your
attire.
The knot should be a perfect
triangle.

It may be wise to avoid

ties with images and
designer logos
No loud colors or
patterns.
 Most Important For Men

• Must remain clean

shaven.
• Moustache to be neatly
trimmed and not
covering the upper lip.
• Beard permitted only
with the permission of
Management
 Norms For Hair For Men
• Conservative hair style and
well maintained, short
neatly cut, not falling on
fore head.
• Hair to be neatly combed
not oiled / no gel/wet look.
• Hair above ears and around
the neck should be tapered.
• Hair on back of neck should
not touch collar.
• Sideburns must not extend
below the midpoint of the
ear.
 Socks & Shoes

• Wear clean socks to avoid • Wear a good pair of

bad odour leather shoes- black and
• Color to coordinate with Brown/tan shoes
trousers (usually black, • must be polished
dark gray, dark brown, or everyday
dark blue
• Do not wear shoes that
• long enough not to expose look casual.
skin while sitting down.
 Accessories

• Belts
Wear only formal
belts with sleek
Buckle matching
with shoes

• Watches Preferably leather

strapped watches.
metal strapped
should fit the wrist
well.
Grooming Standards

FOR | WOMEN
 Basics for Grooming for women

• Always look professional.

• Dress by and for example.
• Sensitive to own industry.
• Dress suited to the role in the organization.
• Portrayal of Respectful Personal image and
attention to detail.
Professional Attire

Wide Choice Available

• Suits/ Pant Suit/
Skirt
• Blazer.
• Saree
 Business Professional Attire for
women
• Suits/ Skirts in black, navy, gray, and taupe.
• Can wear jackets
• Avoid floral designs and other prints.
• Pants should not be too tight and hem covering
the ankle but not drape to the floor.
• Skirts should be calf-length and small slit
• Sarees to be conventional, non jazzy and non
revealing blouses
 Norms For Hair For Women

• Clean, neatly shaped, and

arranged in an attractive
feminine and professional
style or kept Short.
• Conspicuous rubber bands,
combs, and pins are not
advisable.
• Should not be oily or have
greasy look.
• No streaking
 Make up
• Makeup should be applied in good taste so
that colors blend with natural skin tone and
enhance natural features.
• Lipstick colors shall be conservative and
complement the individual.
• Long, false eyelashes shall not be worn when at
work
• Only small Bindi.
 Jewellery & Accessories

• Earrings

Stubs or small
rings
No hoops or
danglers

• Bracelets/Bangles
either a bracelet
or a bangle. Best
avoided
Avoid chunky
bracelets or too
many bangles
 Rings: Keep them simple and not chunky.
Chains: You may wear thin chains with small lockets.

Do not wear ornamental/ chunky jewelry even if it is an occasion.

 Grooming standards

FINGER NAILS
• Well Maintained and clean.

• Neatly cut, shaped & clean

• No excessively long nails.

• Only light & neutral colored nail

polish.

• Cover entire nails with polish, with

no gaps or cracks.
Business Casuals

Men and Women

 Business casuals guidelines

• Crisp, neat, and should appropriate for a chance

meeting with a Client.
• Khaki or dark pants, with long-sleeved,
buttoned solid shirt .
• Should not look like cocktail or party or picnic
attire.
• Avoid tight or baggy clothing.
• Business casual is classic rather than trendy.
 Business Casuals for women

Preferably choose small prints or self

colors.
Avoid plunging necklines, sleeveless
and tight-fitting clothes
Business Casuals for Men
We don’t get a 2nd chance to
make the 1st impression.