I’d recommend a solid color or something with subtle stripes.
#Business snappy attire professional
If you take the time to do this, the impression it makes is that you care about your professional appearance. If you’re feeling indulgent, have it done by a professional in the airport, on the sidewalk or at the mall for a couple of bucks. Buy a can of shoe polish, or better yet, one of those nifty cloths that are pre-treated. I’ve seen a pair of $25 shoes shined up nicely that made a better impression than $200 scuffed ones. A solid white, blue, or light pink are my recommendations. Most people would opt for a white dress shirt, but I’ve seen lots of colors emerge over the years. That will give you an idea as to what’s in style, what looks good, etc. Pay attention to what others are wearing in the business world. Black is always in style, but there are many choices. A sport coat or blazer can dress up a nice pair of jeans when going “snappy-casual” or add the finishing touches to a nice pair of slacks and a dress shirt when you need to dress up a little more. You’ll be glad you did.Ī sport coat or blazer. If you’re prone to spilling things in your lap at meals, go for the stain resistant, wrinkle-free options. Black or brown dress pants that fit nicely (pleated or flat – your preference) are a must have in any guy’s closet. Here are some basics every guy should have in his closet: Since I have personal experience with men’s attire, I’ll start there. I don’t want to shortchange either as the goal is to get you hired, help you become more successful and more confident in your job search and career! I’ll be splitting this topic into two sections: men and women. Keep in mind that just because they’re wearing polo shirts and khakis daily doesn’t mean that’s what you should wear to the interview! But, it could certainly help you make your decisions on business attire going forward.
Observe what the other employees are wearing day to day. I do recommend checking it out – it couldn’t hurt! 🙂īefore you go out shopping or make up your mind on what you should wear during the interview, on your first day of the job or beyond, I would suggest doing a little research. I haven’t been asked by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London to serve as a consultant to their show, What Not to Wear, on TLC. While this topic is not necessarily my specialty, I can certainly offer my own opinion on what I’ve seen and experienced over the years.
I recently had someone ask me to write a post about basic business attire for both men and women.
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