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Career Clothing for Men

 
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1 Career Clothing for Men
    1.1 A Businessman and a Gentleman
    1.2 Navigating the Dress Codes
        1.2.1 Business Attire
        1.2.2 Business Casual
        1.2.3 Casual
    1.3 What to Buy for Work

The old-fashioned philosophy to dressing like a gentleman is letting your clothes blend into you seamlessly. Though it is socially acceptable for a man to be more fashion forward and stylish these days, the "gentlemanly" way of dressing still has a lot of good points--especially when it is for your career.

A Businessman and a Gentleman

  • As far as finances will go, no one will notice that you wore your suit twice in one week if it doesn't have trendy, eye-catching details. They'll simply notice that you looked put together and good. For less money.
  • Then, once you're armed with a closet full of solid basics (i.e. simple suits,  shirts,  and jackets ), small details like colourful pocket squares,  fun ties,  and stylish hats  can not only make you look like you've got an incredibly diverse wardrobe, but can also highlight your personality.
  • You'll look your best, most professional self every day in clothes that don't distract from what you actually do at work.
  • You'll have a signature style that will help people remember you--in a good way.

But different offices call for a different "uniform"; here's a quick breakdown of different dress codes.

Navigating the Dress Codes

It's a dog eat dog world out there. And here's a hint: the better dressed dogs come out on top. But how do you now how dressy is too dressy and how casual is too casual? Generally, there are three categories:

Business Attire

  • Usually the rule at law or accounting firms, government agencies, or banking jobs.
  • While women have a little creative leeway here, men must wear a suit and tie. They should also sport neat hair and facial growth that's carefully groomed (and doesn't pop up half way through the work week).

Business Casual

  • Describes most offices.
  • Conservative and "nice" clothing, but the polish of business attire not necessary.
  • Shirts should have a collar.

Casual

  • Usual for hands-on jobs where range of motion and comfort are important.
  • Practical, and conservative to the extent that you're not offending anyone or attracting a lot of attention to yourself.
  • No T-shirts advertising beer; ripped, torn, or dirty clothing or shoes; and keep the body exposure to a minimum (no short shorts or muscle tanks).

What to Buy for Work

Workplace Style

If your office is Business Attire, stock up on these:

  • A suit.  This will by far be your most important purchase for work. Make sure it's high quality, relatively simple, classic in cut and style, and fits you immaculately to ensure you'll get the most wear from it. Hint: dark coloured suits  can get you major mileage.
  • High quality dress shirts  (the more expensive ones will look better and last longer).
  • Ties  that match your shirts. See our shirt and tie guide for tips.
  • Dress shoes  (polished please!).
  • Socks  to match your pants (not your shoes).

If you're lucky enough to work in a Business Casual office, load up on these:

  • Sports shirts  are like button downs,  but more casual and don't require a tie.
  • Trousers are a must. You won't need to a wear a suit, but non-denim pants are obligatory.
  • Dress pants  are on the formal end of the business casual spectrum, while khakis  are much more laid back--choose accordingly.
  • Blazers  and sportcoats  are a nice topper for this type of outfit.
  • Shiny shoes aren't required, but trainers  aren't really appropriate. Try loafers  for a nice compromise. 

Fashionable Offices

If you've looked around your workplace and noticed that people dress very high end, but not necessarily conservative, you're in a Fashionable Office, which will require you to up your dressing game. You can still do classic basics, but you'll need to add a few edgy, modern pieces to avoid looking outdated.