Tips for intern wardrobes

“Dress to impress” might sound cliche, but it’s an ageold saying worth remembering, especially for those getting their first taste of office life this summer with an internship.

Here are some ideal items for the workplace — and what’s best left in the closet: Women • A nice pant or skirt suit • Work-friendly dresses (nothing too short or too low cut)

• Dress slacks and/or skirts (at least fingertip-length) in neutral colors that can be mixed and matched

• Blouses (button-down or pullover)

•A blazer, cardigan or wrap (good for air-conditioned offices)

• Khaki pants or dark-wash jeans (for casual offices)

• Neutral closed-toe shoes. For heels, nothing higher than 4 inches. Flats are OK for most offices, but check with a supervisor.

• Tasteful accessories (nothing too flashy) Men • Interchangeable dress shirts (white, light blue and/ or pinstripe)

• Trousers (charcoal gray, navy, khaki and/or black)

• Dress shoes (for example, penny loafers, wingtip brogues, brown double monk straps, etc.)

• A properly tailored suit and coordinating tie

• Dark-wash raw denim pants (for casual offices only)

• Tailored khaki chinos (for casual offices only)

• Polo shirts with no visible logos (for casual offices only)

• Tasteful accessories (pocket squares, tie clip, a watch, dress socks, etc.) Leave at home ... • Mini skirts • Anything sheer or with holes or cut-outs in it (including cold-shoulder and off-the-shoulder shirts, keyhole tops, distressed pants, etc.) • Crop tops • Shorts • Anything low cut (tops and dresses)

• Flip-flop sandals and sneakers • Athleisure wear • Anything that’s ripped or stained