If you put your 40+ hours a week in at an office, like we do, chances are you're wearing a shirt and tie regularly and possibly even a suit every now and then. If your office doesn't require a suit and tie for work, check out the office casual discussion. Work wardrobe basics include the following: - 3-5 suits (you can substitute a couple of sports coats or blazers)
- 10-12 shirts
- 6-10 ties
- 4 pair of dress pants
- 2 pair of shoes, minimum
- 1 overcoat and/or trench coat
- 2 belts to match your shoes
Whether or not you care about how other guys dress, you do know when a guy walks into the room with it all together; the one who strolls in looking sharp, knowing how to act, and all eyes are on him. He's "that dude." You know the type, "Oh, you mean that dude with the great suit/best table in the place/really hot woman over there?" When we worked in Georgetown, Chris was "that dude." He was a host and eventually became the manager for the restaurant. Chris was always at the hot new spot, always knew everyone there, and owned the room when he walked in. He was sharp every day, from his haircut to his shoeshine. Was it overkill for a restaurant/bar gig? Yeah, but that was Chris and he was "that dude." He introduced us to the tailor we've been using for years and helped Brian, in particular, develop his style. Chris got out of the restaurant racket and went on to be an advance man for a presidential candidate in 2000 and is now producing and directing films in LA. Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. |
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