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The way we dress in the corporate world, and specifically the real estate industry, says a lot about our level of professionalism and service offerings.
Putting on a great suit or quality shirt can be transformative. Your shoulders are broadened, you look leaner, taller. When you look great, you feel great. That’s assuming you’ve put together a well-tailored ensemble. First impressions count and keeping up with today’s fashion trends can be exhausting.
There is something to be said about keeping it simple. Crisp lines, solid colours, well-tailored flattering styles and zero trimmings. We’re not saying never do patterns or flamboyant prints for the office – we love them too – but there is something very elegant about a minimalist approach and it can work very well. It’s not plain, it’s not basic, it’s simply a different approach to corporate dressing.
How do you keep it simple without being basic and boring?
MEN
- A classic white or powder blue shirt is your wardrobe staple. It should be well-pressed (especially the collar), tailored to the body, long sleeves with either a classic button cuff or French cuff and tucked in neatly. A slightly textured fabric is preferable. However, if you are going for plain, make sure you choose a fabric with some sheen and one that is not transparent.
- A classic suit is an absolute must. While there is a place for the flamboyant check or pinstripe suit, the classic suit is always in fashion. Opt for black, navy or charcoal. Make sure the shoulders fit and are not hugging too high, your sleeve length is sitting at your wrist and your trousers are well-tailored and not showing off your ‘colourful’ socks.
- For a casual work option, invest in a good quality pair of cotton chinos. A well-tailored slim chino trouser worn with a plain polo shirt or business shirt is a simple approach to the work wardrobe.
- Colourful trainers and funky boots have their place. To keep it simple, add to your shoe robe a classic pair of black or brown leather dress shoes.
- Spend some time putting together a tie collection you can mix and match with your business shirt staples. Keeping in mind the ‘keep it simple’ rule, source a range of ties that are a solid colour (navy or light blue is great), then add a few subtle patterns (classic dots, fine diagonal stripes). The tone on tone look is such a winning combination – a navy suit, classic power blue shirt worn back with a silk tie in the same tone as the shirt. You can’t go wrong.
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