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SUITS
Most
companies with rigid cultures encourage male employees to wear single breasted
as supposed to double breasted suits.
No
matter which style a man chooses certain buttons should be fasted when walking
or standing. In the case of single-breasted jacket the top of the 2 button or
the middle of 3 should be fastened. With the double breast every button should
be fastened.
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SHIRTS
Long sleeve shirts for business with suits
White
shirts portray the most formal look especially when accompanied by stays
Blue
shirts give more casual appearance
Although
many men don’t wear undershirt, they should. The reasons are three-fold: 1.
Keeps a dress shirt from feeling itchy against the skin. 2. Preserves the shirt
from perspiration. 3. Gives added body to a dress shirt.
TIES
When
it comes to ties width is what counts.
Ties
should be between 2 ¾ and 3 ½ inches wide
The
tip of the tie should touch the top of a man’s belt buckle.
BELT
& SHOES
When
selecting belts and shoes think of black and leather as fashion-wise
investments
While
loafers are acceptable with suits, wing tips portray a more conservative look.
Generally,
men should always wear a belt with a suit. It should be 1 ¼ to 1-½ inches wide
and should be the same color as your shoes.
You
should always have your shoes shined and worn-down hills should be replaced,
and bottoms should be half soled when they are beginning to wear thin.
ACCESSORIES
Pens:
a high quality writing instrument contributes to a polished image
A
worthwhile investment is a elegant dress watch. Stay away from bulky sports
watches, digital watches, and watches with cheap metal bands
Chains/necklaces,
bracelets, earrings, and pinky rings should be left at home. Wedding bands
and/or signet rings are the only jewelry allowed for a man to wear in the
business environment. Wallets and briefcases should be thin.
HAIR
Hairstyles
and lengths for businessmen vary over the years. Sideburns come and go in
popularity. Most companies have specific guidelines to follow regarding the
accepted length of men’s hair around the collar.
Male
executives are usually expected to wear their hair above the neck of the shirt
or suit collar.
A
businessman with long hair slicked back in a ponytail is often more acceptable
in the arts and entertainment industries.
FACIAL
HAIR
It’s
usually discouraged in the corporate sector, but when beards and mustaches are
worn, they should be clipped and neat at all times.
Attention
should also be directed to the trimming of nose and ear hairs.
PERFUME
If
someone is an arm’s length away and comments on your perfume, you’re probably
wearing too much.
Perfume
should always be worn to make you and those you allow to stand closer than an
arm’s length away feel extra special.
GLASSES
If
you wear glasses, they should be both functional and complimentary, enhancing
your facial features.
It
is advisable especially for women, to have more than one set of frames.
Something business like for working hours, and something a little more casual
for afterhours gatherings.
Regardless
of style, be sure to purchase clear vs. tinted glass lenses for your use in the
office since eye contact is of the utmost importance when communicating with
others.
BUSINESS
CASUAL
Business
clothes toned down. i.e. no tie, no jacket.
For
Women, no jacket, but no tights or tee shirts
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