| If you want success, you have to dress for it! | | | | wear an accent color on your tie, perhaps with a |
| Most everyone is familiar with the saying, "Don't | | | | mild, understated pattern; but, cutesy cartoon ties |
| judge a book by its cover." However, hardly | | | | or loud patterns are not acceptable. |
| anyone seems to follow that advice. People do | | | | 4. Wear dark socks and dark (preferably black) |
| judge other people by how they look and by | | | | shoes - Brown shoes are acceptable as well with |
| what clothing they are wearing. | | | | the right outfit, but make sure your socks match |
| Quite often, it seems as if the "cover" of the | | | | it. Your belt should match your shoes - and, yes, |
| book or our clothing is much more important than | | | | always wear a belt...no suspenders, ever. |
| the book's contents. This isn't fair, of course; | | | | 5. Dress shirts should be white, off-white, or light |
| however, that's just the way life is. | | | | blue - If you choose any other color, you will find |
| The reality is that you are going to be judged | | | | it difficult to find a tie to match; therefore, you |
| based upon what you are wearing. | | | | will typically wear the same tie every time you |
| Your boss, your colleagues, your clients and | | | | wear that shirt. People will notice after awhile, and |
| sometimes even your family and friends - all of | | | | it will become like a set uniform - you'll become |
| these people and more will be looking at what you | | | | the Thursday - |
| are wearing and making decisions about you | | | | light-green-shirt-with-the-green-and-brown-tie guy. |
| based upon what they see. | | | | Stripes and squares patterns are ok as well, but it |
| Here are some suggestions on how to make sure | | | | should match your outfit and shouldn't be too |
| that your clothing makes a great impression upon | | | | dominant. |
| everyone who matters: | | | | 6. If it's not "Causal Tuesday" - avoid the |
| 1. Don't just buy clothes off the racks at the | | | | Short-sleeved shirts - You don't want to take off |
| store - Often, those don't fit everyone's body | | | | your sports or suit coat and be wearing a |
| types. Instead, purchase the clothing that fits you | | | | short-sleeved shirt. You aren't going to get too |
| best; If you want to go the extra mile here, head | | | | hot in a long sleeved dress shirt - nearly |
| to a tailor who can customize the shirts, pants, | | | | everywhere has air-conditioning these days. |
| and jackets to your exact measurements. While | | | | However, even if you do get hot, rolled-up |
| you're at it, have the tailor put cuffs on the pants. | | | | sleeves look better than a short-sleeved dress |
| This makes the pants hang nicely and keeps | | | | shirt. |
| them from climbing up your legs as you walk. | | | | 7. All of your clothing needs to be neat, clean, and |
| 2. Wear mostly neutral or dark colors - The main | | | | wrinkle-free - You could be wearing a high-end, |
| parts of your outfit should be comprised of | | | | expensive suit that has been custom-tailored - |
| neutrals or darks; However, you can have a less | | | | but, you won't impress anyone if it has a stain on |
| common accent color as a small part of your | | | | the pant leg or if the suit jacket looks as if it |
| outfit. For example: your tie or pocket square (if | | | | were slept in. Dry cleaning might be a little |
| you wear one) could be an accent color. | | | | expensive sometimes - but it well worth it! |
| 3. No "super" flashy patterned ties - Yes, you can | | | | |