Regardless of the season and constantly changing trends, one thing remains timeless across all fields: professional business attire. This Fashionisto shows how personal style does not have to be sacrificed in a professional setting, and demonstrates how a first impression is an important factor to landing your dream job.
Suits may seem monotonous due to the lack of patterns and flashy colors that most work places would deem unacceptable. However, less is more when it comes to business professional attire. From head to toe, the main focus should be all on the details. The standard rule for accessorizing is that the accessory must complement the suit. Shoes and belts should be the same color and coordinate with the color scheme. Silver accents work well with cooler shades, and gold accents would complement warmer shades. This Fashionisto adorns a silver watch, which goes well with his matching black shoes, belt and suit. Accessories follow the rule of three, which means there is a maximum of three accessories allowed to be worn. This can include tie clips, watches, cuff links and glasses. Too many accessories, non-matching pieces and even wrinkly fabric can detract from the overall look.
Dress shirts do not have to be a neutral color, but pastel or light shades would work best. Other than white, light blue is a popular option. As for ties, one way to wear it is through a double Windsor knot as featured by this Fashionisto. This knot appears more symmetrical and professional. To bring more personality to the look, this Fashionisto adds a pop of color through his bright blue tie. Being in the field of finance, he is well aware of the notion that you must be conservative and not flashy. While he agrees to a certain extent, he believes that personality can be expressed through your suit and tie. Wearing a maroon tie or even the blue tie here can add a lot to your first impression. However, colors to avoid would be red, pink, yellow and black. These are considered power colors that are reserved for people in higher positions.
From personal experience, this Fashionisto says you must be able to stand out the moment a recruiter lays eyes on you. In an industry where most people have the same colors and motives, what makes someone stand out is their personality. Looking nice and presentable is a major confidence booster, and how you look can greatly reflect how credible you appear. Whether it be you career aspirations or color combination, the most important thing is to look for something that suits you.
