Hey, next weekend I will be going to a FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) workshop. It's a meeting for the FBLA club and they teach you some business tricks and it requires all attenders to be in business attire. My closet only consists of jeans, polos, and t-shirts. Would anyone like to recommend me anything? I'm looking for a suit, dress shirt, pants, shoes, and a tie (optional). I don't want to look too old.
dockers slacks, quality white shirt and tie..belt color should match shoes... if u dont want to look too conservative, then wear blue shirt... easie...
as long as the suit fits nicely and is of decent quality, it really wont matter what brand or where you get it from also many styles, so its personal preference.
i usually dont over dress...unless it is with top exec coming in... I call it casual business attire...regular jacket ...not the suit type...shirt etc...
So, do you think it would be alright to not wear a tie at all and not tuck my shirt in? hahahahaha I hate tucking my shirt in.
^ not tucking shirt =!= business-like at all. borrow your dad's dress pants, a blue or white shirt like adrianc said, and a tie, AT LEAST. what you are thinking of wearing is called formal casual, which is NOT business like. so again: dress pants white or blue shirt not a too flashy tie not a cowboy belt buckle dress shoes if you dont want to wear a jacket, wear a no-sleeve pullover or some kind.. all must be uni-colors, meaning matching tones, but not flashy. but business = suit. if anything else, thats running on a line.
i think its better to overdress personally, so wear a suit, tie and shirt with black trousers and if the others are not as smartly dressed then u could always take off the tie or open the top button on ur shirt. dressing smartly is also better cos it will give them a better impression as u've made the effort if everybody is in more casual clothing.
I don't think you'll need a jacket. If you don't want to look old. Try a fitted shirt, fitted dress pants with no pleats, a tie, a sweater vest or pullover and dress shoes That way you won't look like your dad.
actually, slightly overdressing is good.. i mean, you wont look like your dad or anything. by overdressing just a tiny bit, you can show your business fellows that you are serious about shit.
lol... that or ur a complete tool... -sweat adrianc got it right... if a tie is stated as not necessary, then it's not; therefore, it's not a huge super formal business gathering where u need an armani suit... this isn't an interview for a job, this is just a confrence/workshop to where u'll be listening to people speak... do u really want to feel uncomfortable all day in a cramped up suit with a tie strapped around ur neck listening to some old dood do his spiel? u will be more impressive to your peers if ur comfortable with yourself and ur surroundings than feeling trapped in a suit... of course, that doesn't mean u shouldn't follow basic dress requirements... just do what adrianc said, tuck that shirt in, keep it simple with dark colors and light dress shirt... if u really must wear a tie, grab a nice silk tie with a simple stripe pattern...
wtf is your problem? my second major is management/business. who the hell are you to tell me im a tool? after 300+ posts, i would have thought youd be brighter.
Look to be achieved: - dress shirts = make sure it fits, sleeve length, shape, French cuff yells pretentious unless you know EXACTLY what you are doing (or have a vast collection of suitable cuff links) - white is best, I personally prefer something patterned (less boring, and much more versatile) - pants = make sure it isn't too long, with breaks just covering your shoes - jacket = find a lightweight wool one for winter and a cotten/linen one for warmer days. Make sure the shoulder hugs, and be sure to get comfy in it. Sleeves should not be too long (just showing half an inch of your shirt's sleeve = best) - tie = learn to tie it properly, no great looking tie can survive a terrible knot - shoes = to look smart, try something steamlined. And polish your leather before you head out. In general, I prefer navy suits better than black (too severe, you are not a rock star) and gray (too conservatively boring, unless you've found the perfect fabric). Some people like brown suits, but the neutrals are one of my most hated colour group so Opt for 2-button unless you are tall and lanky (and I mean REALLY tall and REALLY lanky a la anorexic guys). And best of all, get everything tailor fitted after you get them from the store(s). And learn how to pack suits lest the best suit got ruined during the ride/flight into whatever conference/meeting you are going. Best reference for great suits: GQ. They often offer tips on how to buy suits (what to look for and what to avoid), see here: http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/styleguy
a good pic.... err....hiake....it is a fashion show??? I would dress like that on a date -inlove ....so hip... it is all in the tie knot I say.. the tie knot needs to be hip....I can tell just by looking at the knot if the person having been tying them,,,,ie,,,identify a newbie in a suit.... A nice knot is one that has a groove in the middle...like the pic there are different types of knots....I usually go for the half windsor...more formal would be the full windsor... http://www.brooksbrothers.com/TieKnots/smallknot.tem
Of course, let your attire talk on your behalf -tongue2 And you have no idea what kind of horrible disaster a bad suits can bring upon a person's image... If only the suit is not beige... Hate beige suits... Nothing says "I know suits" better than a good knot and nice break in the pants -bigclap
Hmmmm, but formal wear is so nice... Sports jackets sometimes give a person the air of unkemptness, if that word exists
