Business Professional Dress for Men

Dress for Success for Men

If you have not already done so, please first read When Job-Hunting: Dress for Success, by Dr. Randall Hansen.

The standard job interviewing attire for men is a conservative dark navy or gray two-piece business suit (of natural fibers, such as wool, if possible), a white long-sleeved button-down dress shirt, a conservative silk tie (that matches the colors in your suit), and nicely polished dress shoes.
If you do not own a suit, or the company is a bit more informal, then you should wear a conservative sports coat (no plaids or wild patterns and preferably a dark color), nicely pressed dress slacks, a white long-sleeved button-down shirt, a conservative silk tie, and nicely polished dress shoes.
Your belt should always match your shoes.

If you have a beard or mustache, your facial hair should be neatly trimmed. If you have any visible body parts pierced, most experts recommend removing all jewelry, including earrings. Do not have excessive body odor or cologne.

So, what are some sample outfits?

Here are some dress for success examples:

Sample formal business attire
Sample formal business attire

Sample formal business attire

Sample formal business attire

Sample casual business attire

Sample casual business attire

Sample casual business attire

Tie-a-Tie.net -- a neat little dress for success site that helps job-seekers learn various methods (styles) for wearing ties. Also includes tie tips and links to tie accessories. Free to job-seekers.


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Business Formal



by Cerruti

- 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



by Dolce & Gabbana

- 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



by Neil Barrett

- 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



by Calvin Klein

- 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.

Ahh..whats hotter than hot guys in hot suits???....BUT, i didnt like the Corporate Dress.......lol..

business casual is the bestttttt!!! corporate dress is very funny. the guy looks half asleep.

lol i didn't noticed it...

i like da authoritive loook.... all of dem look gay to me.... dnt like men in skiny trousers... lol...

nice thnx for sharing

Lol Corporate Dress porey Office e geley BD te jharu niya pitabey....

BTW I had the opportunity to work for a multinational company therefore the business dress as shown was very much like we used to wear....