Workshop on Dressing Etiquette



A Workshop on "Dressing Etiquette" was organized by EMEC, IoBM on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mr. Hamid Saeed was the trainer. He is an international image and wardrobe consultant.  He has over two decades of experience in helping professional men and women project the right image for their profession. Mr. Hamid Saeed has dressed hundreds of top executives of Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and politicians in the USA. Mr. Hamid Saeed is also a corporate trainer who has conducted training on ‘ Dress For Success’ for Pakistan Civil Service Academy, Punjab Judicial Academy, LUMS Executive Program, State Life Insurance, Jubilee Insurance, ICAP, ICMA, and many colleagues and universities.

During his training, he shared the 5 Ps of dressing which are: Pigmentation, Physique, Personality, Position, and Profession. He said that your wardrobe speaks for you before you utter a single word.  He added that our clothing must be according to our profession and not to our fashion. Mr. Hamid mentioned three colors to be worn more often: White, Black, and shades of blue. Mr. Hamid emphasized that dressing is about giving respect and wearing solid colors. The workshop proved was beneficial for the participants as they learned practical insights on how to present themselves during formal and semi-formal settings.