PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

‘The ICMS professional performance program equips students with the self-discipline they will need when they start their careers; whether it be in the way they dress or the way they communicate. This change in business attire is part of a larger change we’ve made to our professional performance program, to ensure that our students know how to think, act and dress from the day they begin their careers.’
- Frank Prestipino, Managing Director

For the past year the ICMS community has been working to transform the Professional Performance Program (PPP) to extend the emphasis from professional attire to developing the entire professional. This is integral to our aims of educating students who are ‘work ready from day one’.

As an extension of these developments, ICMS is proud to introduce a change to the business attire requirements which means that, from February 2011 ICMS students have the option of wearing their own business suits.

New students who do not already have a suit will be able to purchase their business attire (and any accessories required) from a range of local shops to suit their needs and budget, providing students with options that can be more flexible and more convenient.

New students who require guidance when purchasing their business attire will be given full assistance during O week.

Current students can choose to wear their own suits, to continue wearing their ICMS ‘uniform’ or to ‘mix and match’ their ICMS business suit with their own shirt and tie. The ICMS ‘uniform’ will be unavailable for purchase from February 2011.

GUIDELINES:

From February 2011 ICMS will no longer have a compulsory uniform. Current students have the option of wearing their own suits or mixing and matching shirts and ties with their existing ICMS business suits.

MEN:
•  Full business suit – matching jacket and trousers.
•  Business shirt – collared, long or short sleeved and with or without cufflinks.
•  ICMS tie or corporate style tie.
•  Conservative, closed toe business shoes chosen to coordinate with your suit.
•  Leather belt – matching your suit and shoes.
•  Clean shaven or neat and trimmed beard.
•  One conservative ring but no earrings or other visible jewellery.

WOMEN:
•  Business jacket worn with a coordinated business skirt, pants or dress - skirts/dresses should be no more than 5cm (two inches) above the knee.
•  Professional business shirt or top – short, three quarter or long sleeve; transparent fabric or plunging necklines are not appropriate.
•  Tie, cravat or business scarf optional.
•  Makeup – should be professional, minimal and natural.
•  Business leather shoes (such as court shoes) – should match your business attire, heels should not exceed 5 cm (two inches). Ballet style shoes are not appropriate.
•  Stockings are optional, and should be a single plain business colour or nude.
•  No coloured nail polish or fancy tips. A professional French manicure is acceptable.
•  One earring per ear (on the ear lobe), plain studs or small sleepers only and no larger than a five cent piece.
•  Hair accessories should be small and follow business colours.
•  General accessories/jewellery – should be kept to a minimum. A maximum of two conservative rings per hand. No rings on thumb or index fingers.

GENERAL:
•  Name badge must be worn at all times
•  V-neck knitted cardigan or vest – may be worn under the suit jacket
•  Hair should be neat and tidy, always kept off the face and natural hair colour

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Q: Can I still wear my College tie and cravat?
A: Yes, feel free to continue wearing them.

Q: I am in a service role, are the dress rules different?
A: Yes, there is a separate uniform for those serving in the Grand Dining Room, kitchens, functions and the CYC/Market Place. Current guidelines have not changed.

Q: Does this change mean we are dropping our standards?
A: No. The business attire standard is exactly the same as it was before, the difference is that now we are empowering our students to wear their own business attire.

Q: How will I know if something I wear is suitable?
A: Please take a look at our gallery of suitable business attire below.

Q: Do I have to buy my business attire from the stores suggested by ICMS?
A: No, you can buy your business attire from any store of your choice, as long as it matches ICMS’ guidelines. The store mentioned on this website offers discounts to ICMS students.

If you have any further questions about the new ICMS Business Attire policy, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Milz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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REMBRANDT OFFER TO ALL ICMS STAFF AND STUDENTS

Rembrandt would like to provide all ICMS students and staff with the following offers:

$500 Suit
This includes the AZ14 (black) or AZ15 (charcoal) suit, with two pants, one jacket, two shirts and one tie.

30% Discount
Students at ICMS also receive a guaranteed 30% off any suit, shirt or tie anytime.