Career Clothing for Men
Some say the clothes make the man, others believe it's what's on the inside that counts. Perhaps you think your
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Conservative Style demands:
Conservative offices include, but certainly aren't limited to: law firms, accounting firms, government agencies, and the banking industry. There are two guides designed to help guys in conservative workplaces pull it together: Shirts and Ties and Suits . These two articles will help the fashion neophyte look appropriate in the most stuffy office. |
Business Casual Style demands:
More questions? Monster.com has a Q & A section for the business casual fellow with concerns. The pants guide will help you decide what bottoms to wear to flatter your look and your wallet. |
Casual Style demands;
Casual office attire would be suitable for men who are in construction, deliveries, maintenance, repair, or other jobs that are physically demanding and may result in stains and sweat. If you are gunning to move up in your present job to a position in management, dressing well can show you've got what it takes to get out of the trenches and into a desk job. |
More Information
We've already got two great places to help you pull yourself together once you've figured out how you need to dress for work: Style Resources for Men and Men's Guide To Getting Dressed . These two gems should be just the ticket to help you dazzle your coworkers. If you still can't figure out what to wear to work it may be because you're entering a new realm. It's true. There are times when you need to follow different rules for dressing. Here are a few examples:
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Jobs in fashion, advertising, public relations, media, film and television and a few other creative industries often have their own clothing standards. How to dress:
Things that may be acceptable:
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According to Rutger's University these are the basic standards for a standard first job interview:
About.com adds these bon mots:
Of course, use your noggin when planning your interview wardrobe. Obviously if you are applying for a job where you'd look absurd walking into the lobby in a suit and tie--skip them and dress like your potential coworkerss. |
External Links
- Monster.com has a top ten list of interview fashion blunders.
- The Center for Retailing Studies offers a head to toe guide for creating a professional business casual appearance.
- A comprehensive discussion of casual vs. formal office attire is available at Presentations.com .
- Need more convincing that suits are a good way to show you mean business? Read the CNN article about getting back to basics.