How to Dress Business Professional - For Men
As a business professional in the corporate world you need to project a well groomed and clean cut professional image. Use the following steps as a guide to men's dress clothing and to dressing like a business professional in a corporate environment. Does this Spark an idea?
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Invest in Business Apparel Basics for Your Wardrobe
Men's dress clothing should consist of the following basics:
1) Well fitting, conservative and solid colored dress shirts.
2) Dress pants in neutral colors such as black, navy, khaki and gray.
3) Dress socks - your socks should not be lighter in color than your pants.
4) A classy dress watch.
5) Comfortable, shined dress shoes in neutral colors such as black or brown.
6) A plain leather belt that matches the color of your dress shoes.Depending on your work environment, you may want to invest in dressy, high quality silk ties in conservative colors, and one good, well tailored, two or three button suit in a dark color like navy or black. Remember to keep the bottom button of your suit unbuttoned.
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Evaluate Your Work Environment and Dress Accordingly
Look around at work. Dress a little bit better than people in your work environment. If your work environment is more laid back go for a more relaxed but put together look with nice collared shirts, slightly more casual slacks and a blazer or pullover with loafers completing the look. Talk to a sales associate at a department store if you need some help with picking out clothes that fit a particular look.
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De-clutter Your Closet
Iron and hang your dress shirts and the coordinating pants together in your closet so you have easy access to a coordinated look when you're rushing out first thing in the morning.
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Focus on Being Well Groomed and Polished
Make sure that you get your hair cut and styled regularly, and that you shave and have manicured hands. Avoid overwhelmingly strong cologne and deodorant. Pick hair styling products that work for your hair type and cut. Use moisturizer if you tend to have dry skin. To look polished at all times make sure your shoes are shined and that your accessories match the rest of your look. Carry a professional, new looking laptop bag, and a nice looking pen and pad with you when you travel.
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Find a Tailor
Well fitting clothes are essential for a professional look. Find a tailor who can neatly hem pants to fit you or make other minor modifications to your clothing such as taking in the waist of your suit jacket or shortening sleeves to fit your arm length. If you are willing to spend a lot more you can purchase custom made shirts and suits.
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