How to Dress for Success - Men

If you're a man in the world looking to succeed, look over your shoulder. Someone else wants the same success and they look like it! Give yourself every chance to succeed by not only preparing for the basics, but also looking the part as well.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. When you are in success mode, wear suits. Pick either dark blue, gray, or charcoal colors. Mixing your dress wear using sport coats and slacks do not promote an image of success.

2. There are some very nice looking shirt and tie combinations out there, but don't wear them if you are in success mode. Wear a cold white shirt. Upgrade to french cuffs when you can. Do not wear that tie you got for Christmas (just kidding). Make sure your tie is conservative and looks like something an executive would wear.

3. Wear high quality lace up shoes. Have them cleaned and shined every time you wear them. You'd be surprised at how often people look at your shoes and judge you.

4. Tattoes, body piercings, and earrings are a BIG no no. Do not display them when you're in your success mode. Some people consider it unprofessional and others believe it shows bad judgement.

5. Hair, mustaches, and beards should be neatly groomed. Your head hair should be neatly cut and styled. The spiked hair look is difficult to get right. Don't wear it. Go with a conservative style.

6. Adjust your attitude to exude the following:
   * Confidence
   * Focus
   * Determination
   Ask for what your want. Don't show fear. Make up your mind to get it.

[gahazeleyes]

on 5/31/2009 Very informative. Thanks for sharing.