Business Clothing
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"Good appearance commands respect." —Sir Robin Peel
Business dress uniform is the true urban camoflage B.D.U.. Putting on a suit is an instant credibility boost. Wearing modern business attire allows you to blend into elite environments. Be among them, but not of them. If you can operate on an elite level, you won’t feel outranked or outclassed. Don’t let their uniforms and culture intimidate you. Anyone can wear a suit and observe basic etiquette. Where To WearIn some settings, business attire is appropriate or required:
Don't Sell Out"You're not selling out by putting on a suit. You're selling out if you do it for the wrong reasons." —Sean Kennedy There's no shame in wearing conservative clothing to blend into elite circles so long as you remember what you're there to accomplish. You might learn a thing or two about their world, but you don't have to change who you are inside or blindly believe in the system in order to make use of it. Buying Business ClothingProfile Your MeasurementsFind your exact measurements and add them to your profile. You can do this with a piece of measuring tape or have a Men’s Warehouse clerk do it for you.Men’s Warehouse SuitsMen’s Warehouse is a popular place to get a suit. PRICE: $200Thrift Store SuitsYou can find amazing bargains at thrift stores if you have the time or luck to find something good. PRICE: $5HygieneMake sure that you do not smell badly and remember to chew some gum before meetings, but not during.Earrings & piercings: Both earrings and visible body piercings should be taken out on the day of the interview. First-Line Hygiene KitPocket Mirror is essential grooming 1st-line carry for spot checks, tying ties, etc., and also useful for survival signaling.Suit Maintenance & CarefulnessCaring for business dress is important. You must take care to maintain your suits and dress clothes. Daily life is filled with many messy hazards that can damage your clothes. Beware of anything that might rub off onto your suit. Eat methodically over a plate with tablecloth deployed to protect your garments from spillage. Garment Bags (Third-Line)Storing and transporting a suit in a garment bag is the only way to protect it from dirt and damage. Most garment bags are soft and can be hung from the inside of a car, but some larger soft luggage like the rolling carry-all recommended in the 3rd Line Gear section have space to secure your garment bag on the inside of the bag with hard support. Shoe PolishingKeep your shoes and boots highly polished and waterproofed and they will last longer and look better.Shoe BagA shoe bag is a compression sack that keeps shoes from dirtying other bag contents.
ACTSPEC Dress ShirtDress Shirt, STYLE: Wide collar. COLOR: White. PRICE: $15 @ RossNecktie MATERIAL: 100% Silk. COLOR: Plain black, dark blue or red. Fancy ties distract from what you have to say. PRICE: $10 Practicing FormalityPractice putting all your formal clothes on to become comfortable with yourself and ensure your outfit looks good as a whole. It is better to feel a bit awkward the day before wearing it to do something important than on the day itself.Business Dress QualificationIf you are equipped with business dress and practiced with its use, you can self-qualify yourself. Remove Earrings & PiercingsBoth earrings and visible body piercings should be taken out when doing important business. Business SuitA conservative, two-piece dark grey or a dark blue business suit would be the ideal suit to wear on the day of your job interview.Dress ShirtA white, long-sleeved dress shirt that is neatly pressed and has a good fit is recommendable. Tall men may have trouble finding long enough arms. The cuff should end right at your wrist and just poke out of the suit. Dress Shirt, STYLE: Wide collar. COLOR: White. PRICE: $15 @ RossTieGo for a plain colored, non-distracting, conservative dark blue or dark red necktie made of 100% pure silk. BeltBlack belt to match the color of your shoes. Dress ShoesPeople judge you by your shoes so wear clean and polished conservative dress shoes, black lace-ups. Keep them in as pristine a condition as you can possibly keep them for making the right impression. Don’t wear them more often than necessary to avoid wearing them out and scuffing their finish. RETAILER: Ross. PRICE: $39 SocksUnderarmor black boot socks. Business Dress For WomenWomen's business dress includes skirt suits. VideosMen: Dressing For Work, an About.com Video With Kim Johnson Gross Patrolling with Sean Kennedy Season 2 Episode 2 Office Attire
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