A Professional Look
- Wear quality.
- Wear a jacket, with a long-sleeve shirt.
- Wear subtle, sophisticated colors such as navy, dark gray, black, taupe, etc. If bright colors are becoming to you, wear them in a tie print or a shirt stripe.
- Wear small, sophisticated prints and tweeds rather than large shapes and designs.
- Carry a fine leather briefcase, preferably in a dark color.
- Keep consistently high standards to your look. Always look and act professional.
- A vest is usually considered "authoritative" for presidents or top level executives.
Dressing Do's for Men
- Do wear socks that blend with your slacks and shoes.
- Do wear socks that cover the calf.
- Do wear a thin watch with leather straps or with a gold or stainless band.
- Do wear clothes that fit well.
- Do wear clothes that are well-coordinated. If needed, ask for help in coordinating color, style, fabric, and pattern.
- Do wear clothes that are well-pressed.
- Do wear clothes that feel comfortable.
- Do keep a beard/mustache neat and trimmed.
Dressing Don'ts for Men
- Don't wear slacks that are too long or too short.
- Don't wear clothes that are soiled or in need of repair.
- Don't wear loud, flashy clothes.
- Don't wear a tie that is too short or too long (tip of tie should end near the center of the belt buckle).
- Don't wear clip-on ties, which are seldom the right length.
- Don't wear shoes that are not shined or that have run-down heels.
- Don't wear clothes that are out of style.
- Don't wear too many patterns (shirt, tie, and jacket should offer a maximum of two patterns).
- Don't wear neck chains unless you know they are accepted by your firm.
- Don't wear earrings.
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