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| John Slattery a.k.a Roger Sterling from Mad Men |
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Shoes
Shoes are essential to professional business attire. Every man should have at least two pairs in their closet; one brown pair and one black pair. The style is up to you, but here are some classic styles that will go with any suit.
Wingtip:
The wingtip is a shoe that will never go out of style, it works with any type of suit, and is just a classy move in general. You can't go wrong with the wingtip.
Brogue:
The brogue is very similar to the wingtip but with some slight variations. The soles tend to be a little thicker and are often accent colors to the shoe. With brogues you can add a little more flair. You can choose something non-traditional like the grey ones pictured above or you can just go with black or brown.
Cap Toe:
The Cap Toe is also a classic style that matches well with practically any suit. Its simplistic in design but it is very tasteful.
These are three main types of dress shoes that every man should have in his closet. Fads come and go but classiness is always in style. You can't go wrong with any of these styles.
Wingtip:
Brogue:
Cap Toe:
These are three main types of dress shoes that every man should have in his closet. Fads come and go but classiness is always in style. You can't go wrong with any of these styles.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Suit Up!
The first rule in business attire: buy a suit. Nothing says professional like a well tailored suit. I believe every gentleman should own at least three suits: one black, one grey, and one navy blue. With those three suits you can mix and match a combination of several shirts and ties and no one will ever be the wiser. I have compiled a few simple rules to follow that will help you get started.
Rule #1. Get Measured
Most men do not know their true size in suits. This results in baggy jackets and pants that bunch up at the bottom. Don't be that guy. Go to a tailor or get a measuring tape. There are plenty of videos on Youtube that describe how to accurately measure yourself.
Rule #2. Know Your Body
When shopping for a suit, you want to know what cut you need to buy whether its athletic, european, slim, straight, or husky. Every designer will also have their own unique cut and you may find that a specific brand fits you well. Just make sure you are wearing a suit that was meant for your body type.
Rule #3. Be a Savvy Shopper
Just because you are buying a suit does not mean that you need to break the bank. If you can afford the expensive designer suits right off the rack, that's just fine. For most of us, we have to be economical. So if you want to get a nice suit and not give an arm or a leg, there are several stores that have designers brands and are frequently on sale....,
Nordstrom Rack
Macy's
Off Sak's Fifth Avenue
Zara
H&M
....just to name a few.
Rule #4. Find a Tailor
Ok, so now you have purchased your suit. The last step is to find a tailor in your area who is reliable and does quality work. An excellent tailor can turn an ordinary suit into something that looks like it was just featured in GQ magazine. This might take some time but there are some great websites like Yelp that feature customer reviews and will help point you in the right direction.
Follow these rules and you will be on your way to obtaining your business wardrobe. Until next time, stay classy my friends.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Introduction
Welcome. This is my blog about "dressing to impress" in the business world. There thousands of articles and blogs out there on this very topic, but I hope to put a new, fresh spin on the subject. My philosophy is simple. Always dress prepared. It's sort of a spin off of the Boy Scout's Motto: Always be prepared. Well, the same goes for the way you present yourself.
Everyone wants to make a good first impression. The way you dress is a HUGE part of that first impression. For example, if you come to a job interview with a company like Chase or Wells Fargo dressed in a t-shirt and jeans, chances are they are not going to take you seriously even if you are well qualified. However, if you come dressed in a suit and tie, more than likely they will have a better opinion of your professionalism. That's just the way it works.
In the business environment, there is a certain code for professional attire. For men it's a suit and tie. For the ladies it's high heels and either a suit or nice dress. Now it varies from company to company but that is generally the standard. If you are the more conservative type and you like the simple navy suit with a red tie, that is fine and it's the safe and easy way to go. But if you are of the more adventurous variety then there are ways to make your outfits "pop" and stand out. The latter, in my opinion, is more fun and enjoyable and will definitely catch the eyes of those around you. So if you are ready, join me as we step into "The Wardrobe".
Everyone wants to make a good first impression. The way you dress is a HUGE part of that first impression. For example, if you come to a job interview with a company like Chase or Wells Fargo dressed in a t-shirt and jeans, chances are they are not going to take you seriously even if you are well qualified. However, if you come dressed in a suit and tie, more than likely they will have a better opinion of your professionalism. That's just the way it works.
In the business environment, there is a certain code for professional attire. For men it's a suit and tie. For the ladies it's high heels and either a suit or nice dress. Now it varies from company to company but that is generally the standard. If you are the more conservative type and you like the simple navy suit with a red tie, that is fine and it's the safe and easy way to go. But if you are of the more adventurous variety then there are ways to make your outfits "pop" and stand out. The latter, in my opinion, is more fun and enjoyable and will definitely catch the eyes of those around you. So if you are ready, join me as we step into "The Wardrobe".
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