The document provides guidance on appropriate business attire for men. It recommends investing in basic suits in navy, gray or black and pairing them with white, light blue or pinstriped shirts. Accessories like ties, belts and shoes should complement the overall outfit. Business casual attire allows for polo shirts and chinos but excludes jeans, athletic wear or ripped clothing. Proper fit and comfort of each garment is important when purchasing new items.

1. Power
Dressing
(MEN)

2. Power Dressing
The environment was
good and relaxed,
but wearing casual
clothes takes away
from the professional
way people operate
when they are
professionally
dressed.

3. Power Dressing
People were going
overboard and getting
too casual, and it was
effecting the way
companies were
operating. It is a fact of
life, if people are
corporate dressed they
tend to behave in a more
corporate fashion.

4. Power Dressing
Globalization and the
extended coverage
that fashion receives
in the media have
made Indian business
people spruce up
their sartorial act.

5. Power Dressing
The ground rules for
modern corporate
dressing are
straightforward. The
look for men is clean
and simple: shirts,
jackets, trousers and
suits that fit the body
snugly.

6. Power Dressing
The tropical Indian
climate does not
favour business suits.
Nevertheless, they
are popular with
people who travel
abroad or interact
with a lot of global
clients.

7. The business suit is still
the standard in most
places, but one still has
to consider the industry.
Suits in the basic colors
(dark navy, dark gray,
and black) are the most
appropriate.

8. Investing in one good
suit on a student's
budget is sufficient,
until you actually
land a job and can
afford more. One suit
paired with three or
four different ties
(silk) and shirts can
yield a variety of
different looks.

9. The traditional
white shirt is
always
acceptable,
however, light
blue and
pinstripes can be
a pleasant
addition.

10. Advice for both young men
and women is to stay away
from faddish attire when
preparing for work. This
type of clothing is not very
flexible in that it can not be
paired well with other
pieces. You simply don't get
the wear for your money if
your clothing has a short
wear life, as most fad
clothing does.

11. Men’s Business
Wardrobe
• Solid-color navy,
black and gray suits
(one each color)
• Five pairs black
socks, two pairs navy
socks

12. Men’s Business
Wardrobe
• Two navy/mauve ties
• Navy sport coat with
gray trousers
• One black leather belt
• Six white cotton shirts

13. Men’s Business
Wardrobe
• A blue or
pinstriped shirt
• Leather briefcase
• One pair black
slip-on shoes, one
pair black lace-up
shoes

14. Men’s Business
Casual
• Chinos or "Dockers"-type
trousers
• Sport shirts with collars or
banded necks
• Polo shirts (with collars)
• Sweater or sport jacket
• Casual loafers or lace-up
shoes

15. Appropriate business casual
attire never includes the
following:
• Jeans (of any color)
• Athletic wear (e.g. sweat suits)
• Leggings
• T-shirts
• Bare midriffs (low-cut garments, front or
back)

16. • Any kind of workout
clothes, running or gym
shoes, sneakers or sandals
• Hats, caps
• Ripped or tattered
clothing
• Extremely tight-fitting
clothes.

17. Should You Buy It?
• Before making a purchase,
men and women need to
answer "yes" to these
seven questions. If you are
in doubt, don't buy the
item. Clothes should look
and feel good.
• Did you try the garment
on?
• Did you check the fit in
the front and the back?

18. • Is the suit jacket long enough to
cover the buttocks?
• Are the button holes sewn
tightly?
• Can you move around in the
garment?
• Does the item feel comfortable?
Check for pulls, bulges or
bunching of the material.
• Do you like the item? Buy a
garment because you like it, not
just to add to your wardrobe.

19. Business Professional for Men
Two-piece suit: This is usually the best
choice for most businesses. At least five
2-button, 3-button or double-breasted
suits should be the basis of the business
wardrobe. Double-breasted jackets are
always buttoned. The jackets should not
be worn with other trousers.

20. Ties
• The knot should fill the space
at the top of the shirt. When
combining suit, shirt and tie,
choose:
• One solid and two patterns
• Two solids and one pattern
• Three patterns (takes skill and
experience to coordinate)

21. Shirts
• Should always be long
sleeve
• Solid colors are preferred;
white is the best and safest
choice.

22. • Pale blue is also
acceptable.
• Light blue and red
pinstripes are
acceptable
alternatives in some
organizations.
• Avoid lavender,
peach, plaids, dots
and broad stripes.

23. Shirts
• Cotton (100%) - Best
choice but needs
professional laundering.
• Cotton/Polyester blend -
Choose shirts with more
cotton than polyester;
they resist wrinkling.

24. Ties
• Tie should contrast with
jacket.
• Tie and suit color should
complement each other,
but not match.
• Tie colors should be
subtle.
• Do not wear a matching
handkerchief.

25. • Burgundy, red and navy
work as background
colors.
Small geometric prints
and stripes are good
choices.
Paisleys with subdued
patterns are alternatives
• Silk ties are the
preferred choice. They
are elegant and can be
worn all year in any
climate.

26. Accessories
Jewelry - No more
than one ring per
hand. Good quality
watch in sterling
silver, gold or
stainless steel.
No earring or stud.

27. Belts - Either
leather or reptile
in black, brown
or burgundy.
Use discreet
brass buckle.
Suspenders are
acceptable. Belt
color should
match shoes.

28. Socks - Over-the-
calf in either nylon
or thin cotton.
Should be black,
brown or navy.
Choose color to
match or blend with
trousers. Exception:
with tan trousers,
the socks should
match the shoes.

29. Shoes - Leather in
lace-ups. Shoe
color should not
be lighter than
trouser color.
Wear black shoes
with gray, navy
or black suits and
dark brown shoes
with tan, brown
or beige suits.

30. Briefcase
- Brown,
black or
burgundy
leather.

31. Best fabrics for:
Suits, jackets and
trousers:
Wool/Wool blends - Can be
worn all year; do not
wrinkle easily.
Cotton blends - A cotton
pin cord or poplin is for
warm weather.

33. When you leave
the house, be
sure to look
the part of a
professional.

34. Since networking
opportunities can
happen at any
time, you have to
look your best at
all times.