Men, when it comes to dressing for work, you’ve had it easy until recently. Men’s clothing has evolved over the years into a look that suits men’s body types and activities, and makes most men look great.
Most men look good in a suit, and traditional business colors such as a navy or gray suit with a white or blue shirt complement most men’s skin, hair, and eye color. the men.
Then came corporate informality and a new generation of men in the workplace, and the old rules no longer apply. Putting all the elements together is not as easy as coordinating an outfit. It is more difficult to dress casually and look good.
1. Every industry has a dress code. Do you work in a conservative industry, such as finance or insurance? You will most likely need to wear a suit when meeting clients and dress casual only on Casual Fridays.
On the other hand, if you work in creative industries, such as advertising or design firms, it’s nice to have a bit of an edge. But you must adapt your appearance to a work environment and choose clothes that suit your body type, color and personality.
And if you work at a high-tech company, like a software design company, the look is very casual. But you still have to look clean and neat. Grungy is not a business casual look!
2. Look at the people above you and at your customers. What are they wearing? If your boss or manager wears a suit most days, despite the casual dress code, you probably should too. Remember to dress for the job you aspire to, not the job you have now.
How do your clients dress? Dress to make them feel comfortable. If they are dressed very casually, you can match them, but make sure you are neat and clean. Sloppy and dirty are not business casual looks!
3. When in doubt, get dressed. A common rule for business is to dress in traditional business attire for important meetings with outside businessmen. They still expect to see a business suit or jacket when a business deal is closed. Wearing a suit to meet a new client, or to a job interview, shows respect. Wear traditional business attire when conducting business abroad.
If you stay in the office, you can wear a sweater and casual pants. But jeans are only allowed in the most relaxed settings. Check with your human resources department if you are not sure what is allowed.
Putting together a professional and polished business wardrobe takes time and thought.