Did you know that people can judge your performance just by how you dress? Most people wonder why some guy in the office got that promotion and someone more qualified did not. The reason could be how that guy dresses because when you look dapper, you feel more confident and it oozes all over everything you do.
With that in mind, here are the top 4 office dressing tips for men that may come in handy:
Tip #1 Always Stand Out
When you look like everybody else, nobody notices you. Your style should make a statement about you. It should say you pay attention to detail and you care about how you look. This doesn’t mean that you should be wearing neon-green suits to work so that you can stand out though. What it means is that you can add something to your navy blue or black suit and make a statement. Lapel pins are becoming increasingly popular among distinguished men. Choose a metal lapel pin for formal wear and flower pin for weddings and corporate events.
Tip #2 Add Some Statement Pieces
Over and above wearing a well-fitting suit or casual wear, you can add something to bring the entire look together. A bold formal watch and beautiful cufflinks are some of the things you can wear to work without looking like you are trying too hard. If you are wearing a jacket for a business casual look, you can add a pocket square like Steve Harvey and look like a million bucks. Tie clips are also excellent if you wear ties every day.
Tip #3 Match the Colours
It’s imperative to stay within the neutral range when going to the office. That means wearing blue, grey and black unless you are very daring. However, you can add a brown shoe which must match with the belt.
Another secret is to match your socks with your trousers and avoid those with weird colours and whimsical motifs. If you choose to wear a tie, make sure it goes well with the shirt that you’re wearing. You can have an idea of whether a tie matches the shirt by laying them together on the bed before you dress.
Lastly, choose a shirt that goes with the colour of the suit. For example, grey suits do well with light pink shirts while blue suits go well with either white or light blue shirts. If you’re unsure, stick to white as a universal principle.
Tip #4 Stay Within the Office Dress Code
Every office has got a dress code. Some prefer that you wear business formal from Monday to Thursday while others are more relaxed. The worst injustice that you can do to yourself is to wear a full suit complete with a tie every day in an office when everybody else wears business casual. You will look weird and you might be seen as trying overly hard. Aim to stand out but make sure you are still within the dress code.
Gone are the days when style was a female thing. Today, every man has to compete with hundreds of other good-looking professionals in the office where style is concerned. With these dressing tips, well-kept hair, shining shoes and mild cologne, the sky is the limit for your professional career growth.