The Importance Of Dress For A Job Interview Part 5 “The Finishing Touches”

ACCESSORIES:

Accessories complete the professional look of men. Appropriate and simple accessories enhanced the outlook of your personality. You have the opportunity to express something with every single aspect of your suit with matching accessories. It is very important to wear accessories as per the occasion or events.

BRIEFCASE OR LEATHER BINDER

If you need a briefcase then bring a conservative briefcase or leather binder. Put every thing you need at easy access such as important documents, reference letters, resume copies, notepad, High quality pen etc. Simple not overly ornate Accessories should complement your professional look.

JEWELRY

A wedding band or simple ring (college class ring), that’s it. Looking like Flava-flav or Mister T is a very bad idea. As with all accessories, simple and non flamboyant is the course to stay.

WATCH

A matching designer watch can enhance your personality and status. There are various famous brands available in the market such as Citizen, Rolex, Seiko, Breitling, Omega and many more. Avoid wearing a sports watch.

CUFFLINKS
Good cuff links add a flourish of personality. On a full suit this is the place where you can show a little bit of yourself. Just make sure the jacket sleeve falls ½ inch above the cuff link. Cuff link or cuff-link is a decorative fastener worn by men or women to fasten the two sides of the cuff on a dress shirt. There are numerous styles, including novelty, traditional, and contemporary cuff links. Cuff links are designed only for use with link cuffs, which have buttonholes on both sides but no buttons. These may be either single or double-length cuffs. Traditional dress required that French cuffs be worn with a tie and jacket.

BELT OR BRACES (SUSPENDER)

• Belt color should match shoe color.
• Try to avoid very large or flashy belts. Go for a matte black belt with a flat front.
• Braces are making a comeback. Those who opt to wear them know the drape of the pants lie better, especially pleated fronts. Avoid novelty or flashy braces, simple plain colored ones that go with the color of the suit are best.

SOCKS
It is always easy to coordinate base on the colors of the socks.
• Socks color should match with suit color
• Use same shade or a darker shade, solid color or with a subtle design.
Avoid wearing athletic socks. Or novelty designs.

SUMMATION

Do not judge a book by its cover. But in this world of ours where appearance is a must, looking like a million bucks may very well get you where you want to be. Sometimes, it’s all about looking the part and projecting the right image.

After you got the job dressing correctly should become part of your lifestyle and a daily routine. In the beginning you should work at it until it you are proficient, competent and confident. Find the clothes that fit right, make you look good and are adaptable to other articles in your clothes closet.

Dress according to the type of work you do. Dressing professionally is more important in some industries than others. Conservative careers demand that you wear conservative clothing. Wearing loud and casual clothing may make you come off as not serious or incompetent.

Start with the basics. It is best to start your career wardrobe with some classic clothing pieces: the black or dark navy suit, white button-down shirts, black or dark gray pants, and the tailored sport coat. These pieces are quite versatile. You can mix and match them with a few trendy pieces for those days when you want to dress casually but professionally and tastefully. Also, they never get outdated and that can save you some cash.

When adding color to your wardrobe, try to stay away from loud, brightly colored prints that will make your outfit look a bit strange. Look for items that complement your existing wardrobe. You can still incorporate your own style into your office wardrobe by adding some key pieces.

Out of fashion and outdated clothes make you look dowdy. The key is to look stylish but simple. Look confident but never stiff. Never let the fashionista in you run wild. Save that for Saturday nights on the town. Always keep your clothes neat and clean. Pants, shirts and all your other clothes should be properly ironed and in good condition. When you’re clothes look sloppy, so will you.

Put your best shoe forward. They must not be scruffy and should always be clean and polished.

Pay attention to your workplace image. It is a powerful non-verbal communicator. Appearing stressed or portraying a harried image no matter how smart you are at work can work against you. Take a look at successful businessmen and other highly professional people, they are always busy and have a lot of work to deal with but they are always impeccably dressed and groomed.

Although looks and appearances aren’t everything, first impressions do count. Never underestimate. It is difficult to overcome a poor first impression no matter what knowledge you have in your field.

You should always look your part. Make sure your appearance is consistent with your message of professionalism and success. You are more likely to command more respect or get what you want if you are dressed appropriately.

In our world today, visual aspect has never been more critical. People are apt to make rash judgments of others on how they look and carry themselves. We tend to associate well-dressed individuals with big achievements. Looking polished help us exude an image of confidence and success. Having a successful image attracts greater success.

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