Thursday, September 25, 2008

Business Apparel Categories

Business Formal
Black or navy suit with a slight sheen or tone on tone.- White, cream or pale blue shirt preferable with French cuffs - Never, never wear short sleeves or button down collars.- Tie with small pattern or plain, tastefully coordinated.- Well shined black leather shoes with coordinated black leather belt.- Jewellery that is elegant and not ostentatious.


Authoritative
Navy, black or charcoal suit preferably with a fine pin stripe- Double breasted presents itself as the ultimate in authoritative, power look.- White or light coloured pastel shirt. If the suit is plain wear a striped shirt. - French cuff - very appropriate. Never wear short sleeves or button down collars.- Strongly contrasting tie; plain, small pattern or stripe. No picture or large design!!!- Well shined black leather shoes with coordinated black leather belt.- Jewellery that is elegant and not ostentatious.


Corporate Dress
Season appropriate suit, sport jacket or blazer and pant.- Medium to light coloured shirt with a suit, dark blazer or sport jacket. Button down collars are fine.- Coordinated tie.- Dark shoes well polished with matching belt.- Tasteful jewellery that is not ostentatious.



Business Casual
Sport jacket or blazer and dress pant or softly structured suit. - Consider wool, microfibre or even silk. Textured fabrics are great. - Patch pockets as a nice casual touch.- Knit top or open collared shirt. T-shirts not a great idea.- Long sleeves are best.- Leather shoes with coordinated belt. Athletic shoes, boat shoes, etc... not acceptable.- Tasteful jewellery that is not ostentatious.



Casual
Semi casual slacks with a pressed crease in wool, microfibre, cotton or cotton blend.- Knit top or open collared shirt. T-shirts not a great idea.- Long sleeves are best- Leather shoes with coordinated belt. Athletic shoes, boat shoes, etc... Not acceptable.- Tasteful jewellery that is not ostentatious

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