I think I
speak for all the ladies out there that believe that men who dress sharp and in
a well-tailored suit mean serious business and look good doing it too. The way
one dresses tells a lot about a person, depending on the situation of course. The
way you look plays a significant role in your success. According to Nicole
Williams, a career expert at LinkedIn says that “the problem with appearance is that it translates to performance. When
you don’t fit in, you’re not as accepted and welcomed”. Having that in
mind, clipping that loose thread, or ironing that small wrinkle on the collar
of your shirt can pay off and go a long way. A business formal dress code
enhances the professional image of your workplace environment and your personal
brand. The clothing should be crisp, neat, pressed and never wrinkled, to
project a professional image. Torn, dirty, and unmatched clothes is
unacceptable. The golden rule I came across my research was the darker the
suit, the more professional and formal. In addition to matching pants and a
jacket, men should wear a buttoned-up collar shirt, paired with a tie. A key
tip is to avoid any crazy patterns that would distract others from the
important things that actually matter- like that sales pitch you have at 3 pm
that afternoon. Wear coloured shirts that are safe and show confidence such as
white, beige, light, or dark blue, along with a ties that matches and fits
along with the shirt. When it comes to accessories, the more minimal the
better. Depending on your colour choice of suit, usually it is recommended to
go for a brown or black belt. I go to church every weekend and so I’m always
seeing men in suits and formal attire. That being said, the most common mistake
I see is their lack of sock knowledge. I think the most universal rule that
every man who wears a suit should know is NEVER WEAR WHITE SOCKS. I see many of
the men that attend my church make this mistake. Sure you can’t see the white
socks when they are standing up, but once they sit down and raise their pant
leg all you see is cotton socks- which completely messes up the whole formality
ideal. Don’t let that happen to you! Save yourself from funny looks and invest
in some fancy dark formal socks, I mean they cost less than $5.00 at Wal-Mart.
Lastly, some dark, clean, and polished dress shoes would top off the look
perfectly for it to come all together. There you have it, you are ready to
conquer the world- or that interview you’re nervous about. The key is to be
confident in what you wear. You won’t do well if you lack that charisma and
spirit you need to believe in yourself to really push for the job. Dress for
success and the rest will follow! Down below I put a couple links to blogs that
have men examples and outfit ideas for dressing casually or for the office.
Take a look and see if you can find an outfit that you’d really like and would want
to wear!
McMaster University. (2016). Business Formal Attire. Retrieved from: http://cpd.degroote.mcmaster.ca/student-services/mba-dress-code/business-formal-attire/
Giang, V. (November 14, 2013). 20 Personal Appearance Tips for the Modern Workplace. Retrieved
from: http://www.businessinsider.com/rules-of-appearance-in-the-modern-workplace-2013-11
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