How Should Business Executives Dress?

Cincoli, President of the Federal Bank of Washington, often admonished his supervisor: "if you want someone to treat you as an expert, you have to dress like an expert."

How can you dress yourself like an expert or an authoritative supervisor?

The following basic principles are worth noting:

1. suits are the most important "battle clothes" for the executives.

It must be tailored, fashionable, traditional in color and superior in quality.

Two of the three suits, shirts and neckties must be plain.

White cotton shirts are always the most appropriate choice for executives. Socks must be darker than trousers.

The color of a suit and tie must be matched with hair, complexion and eyes.

2. a three piece suit with a vest looks "out of date". The length of the tie must be buckled.

Short sleeved shirts are only suitable for salesmen.

When the hands are stretched, the sleeves of the shirts should be about one centimeter longer than the suit sleeves.

3. "buying a suit" is the starting point for your success. You must plan the purchase of a suit, so you should find a famous tailor to sew a suit for you. Of course, the price will be more expensive, but it is definitely worth it.

4. don't let your wife or girlfriend choose a suit for you. Although they have more experience in collocation, they are not familiar with the environment you work with and the people you contact.

5. before leaving the house every morning, you can spend one minute in front of the mirror.

In this minute, think about the people you want to see today, their status, and the importance to you or your company, and look at the suit and tie you wear in the mirror.