10 Tips for Office Wear
For business attire, more is better. Being overdressed wins out over underdressed. The chance you take with going too casual in the workplace is that you won’t be taken seriously, a career-killer. And first impressions being what they are, a polished look is going to win out every time.
LGFG Fashion House offers custom tailored business suits. Hand tailored and delivered to your office.
If you’re not sure what constitutes office wear, here’s some sound advice:
9 Tips for Office Style
- Men’s suits – go with a conservative suit in navy, black or gray either pinstripe or solid. The quality of the material speaks as loudly as the color. You want to look suave, not sleazy. A custom tailored suit will never let you down if you’ve got a great tailor.
- Shirt – A solid white or blue long sleeved dress shirt looks the most polished.
- Ties – silk or a silk-like fabric. Avoid anything funny or with cartoon characters. Go for simple and subtle to enhance your credibility.
- Socks should be calf-length or above. And they should not only match what you’re wearing but also each other. That extra 10 seconds to make a last minute check in good light can save you being the butt of office jokes later.
- Shoes – always conservative, clean and well polished. Lace-up shoes are the choice over slip-ons. Flip-flops are out of the question. Don’t think for a minute that people don’t notice what you’re wearing on your feet.
- Belts – should match or closely coordinate with your footwear.
- Keep jewelry to a minimum—a conservative watch, wedding band and perhaps, college ring.
- Personal hygiene is part of the equation. Freshly scrubbed wins hands down over heavily fragranced every time.
- The accessories: briefcase, portfolio and pen. When it comes to sealing the deal, a top of the line custom tailored suit, a silk tie and a good pair of leather shoes can lose their affect when you pull out a ball point pen you picked up in a hotel meeting room earlier.
Quality, quality, quality is always essential when dressing for the office. Subtle and sophisticated beats out casual in every case.
LGFG Fashion House is a high-end tailor of men’s suits. Top quality and hand delivered.
