5 tips to Dressing for the Job you Want

Reaching a higher level at the office – whether an executive corner office or a manager’s salary – comes with a lot of hard work, persistence and drive. You’ve got to be better, smarter and more creative than the other guy. You should also dress the part. By that we mean, dress for the job you want, not the job you have. We’ve got five tips for dressing for the job you want to help you move up the ladder.

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1. Wear suits. Even if your office is more on the business casual side, it pays to dress formal and look professional. Wear suits that fit properly. We cannot stress enough the importance of wearing a well fitted suit. You’ll look better, more polished and more elegant. You will also feel more confident and that poise and élan can pay big dividends when it comes time to ask for a promotion or raise.

2. Make sure your men’s dress shirt is always clean and pressed. If you work in a very conservative office, go for white men’s dress shirts and only occasionally layer in lighter colored shirts.

3. Wear a tie. Even if you don’t like them. Choose handmade silk ties in neutral colors and wear a tie pin.

4. Shoes should always be clean, polished and scuff free.

5. Three piece or double breasted suits are viewed as especially formal and typically worn by higher level execs. Check out your upper management, how do they dress? If they are often seen in three piece suits, consider ordering one for yourself. We recommend the Classic Gunmetal Grey Suit with waistcoat for a dapper, confident look.t