10 Do’s and Don’ts of Dressing for Success in Business

DO:

• Do wear a tie if unsure when meeting someone for the first time
• Do wear a conservative suit such as Navy or Charcoal solid
• Do wear a white shirt, it is a clean look and matches every time

White shirt's are a clean look and match every time

• Do wear a dress shoe and match the color of your shoes to your belt
• Do wear subtle socks as it is always the safest choice

Subtle success socks

• Do wear a suit that is in style and is tactful
• Do wear a dress belt with proper dress buckle
• Do wear a pocket square if you want to look more successful
• Do wear French cuffs to add to the success look

French cuff success

DON'T:

• Don’t wear jeans or kahki’s to meet for the first time
• Don’t wear a crazy suit with lots going on
• Don’t wear a shirt that has a lot going on in it, it can be distracting
• Don’t wear Tennis Shoes or non-dress shoes
• Don’t wear a non-dress belt or a belt that is different color than shoes
• Don’t wear a wrinkled suit or shirt, it looks unsuccessful
• Don’t wear a crazy tie
• Don’t wear a lot of jewely, gold chains…it is tacky
• Don’t wear a spread collar shirt, if someone is conservative they may not like
• Don’t wear loud socks or non-matching socks…just saying☺

Much Love,

Christian