4 Times 10 Tips for appropriate clothing at work: The first impression decides

We all know the sentence: For the first impression there is no second chance. In fractions of a second, we are very conscious of the signals that radiate in the subconscious. Particularly important: the clothes.

Stylish exterior is important

Even when we look at the other person, we notice everything in a flash – from the top of the head to the soles. Does the person appear well-groomed? How is she dressed? That has an impact on what follows Conversation.

While the business dress code used to be relatively standardized and offered few individual options, today it is true that clothing is very much, and sometimes very much, in line with the Industry varies. The Employees in a fashion company often dress more unusual, funky and unusual than the employees in one Insurance or a bank. A teacher may dress differently than a salesperson.

Employees from the trade usually wear work and/or safety clothing Company. But one thing is for sure: With our style of clothing, we appear to our environment either serious and competently or rather casual and individual. Basically, however: "Overdressing" does not bother, but can at most cause a smile. “Underdressing”, on the other hand, can insult .

Tips and advice for men

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Under classic Business- Men's clothing means a suit with a long-sleeved shirt and tie, leather belt and matching leather shoes. Business clothing should always be well-groomed, comfortable and fashionable to match the occasion and the industry. Make sure that all buttons on jackets, shirts and coats are buttoned up and that the hem of the trousers is tight and does not come loose.

stylish

• The usual colors in the business life are gray, anthracite, blue, brown and in summer bright natural colors. Black is rather an occasion (wedding, confirmation, events, receptions etc.)
• The shirt is either uni or has a discreet pattern. Checked shirts look rather casual
• In the business life only a long-sleeved shirt is stylish. Short-sleeved shirts are now accepted in some companies.
• The tie is also discreet, matching the shirt, no patterns with pictures or comics
• A clever and well-groomed lace-up leather shoe, matching the belt and suit
• A black shoe is an all-rounder, brown shoes are worn today fashionably also to blue suits
• Always wear a belt in your pants
• Look for long socks that match the shoe or the pants.
• Necklaces or bracelets should be worn so that they are not visible. The same goes for piercings and tattoos - unless it is tolerated by your employer or you are working in a tattoo studio.
• Watch for a non-sporting watch. A wrist watch should fit under the shirt cuff
• Men wear maximally a wedding ring and a watch as jewelry

No-Gos

• Short pants and / or sandals
• Holes, missing buttons or open seams
• Expired heels on the shoes
• Cell phone, keys and purse are not included in the bag and not on the belt
• promotional product

Tips and hints for ladies

Classical business clothing is understood by the lady to be a trouser suit, a costume or a dress of knee length. The colors are for the ladies as in the men blue, gray, anthracite, black, brown and bright colors in summer. The colors are slightly more variable for the ladies. For the blouses or shirts you wear under a blazer or under a thin cardigan, you can certainly bring color into play. Accents also bring colorful shawls or scarves.

Also for the ladies is that not all professions provide business clothes. Look for neat and fitting clothes. Well-dressed long pants, knee-skirts and dresses, blouses, shirts and cardigans as well as blazers are often an adequate outfit.

stylish

• A well-groomed appearance: a decent make-up, a well-groomed hairstyle, subtle scent
• Nail polish in subtle colors
• No more than five subtle jewels (The pair of earrings counts as a jewel)
• Even in summer fine tights
• Closed pumps, Sling pumps only with well-heeled heels
• You should refrain from piercings and tattoos or place them so that they are covered with clothing.

No-Gos

• Low neckline
• Exciting blouses
• T-Shirt T-Shirts
• Belly and / or shoulder-free tops
• Too short skirts
• Trousers too tight
• high heels
• Too long fingernails
• Remove shoes under the table

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