ALPHA MALE: How to Dress Well (Without Dressing Up)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The internet entrepreneurs of the late 1990s rewrote the dress code affiliated with success in the business world. All of a sudden, a small portion of millionaires were wearing jeans and bringing dogs to work. A new type of executive was born, and along with the rise of these entrepreneurs, the rules of office dress were redefined.
As a clothier, I dress a portion of ‘non-suit’ clients. Some of these clients are among the most successful, polished, and well-dressed professionals in Providence. While these clients aren’t wearing suits, they succeed in establishing a tone of professionalism in dress and presentation through polished dress. Even though these guys aren’t in suits, several of them are among my best-dressed clients.
Some tips to turn heads
Iron your clothes. All clothing looks better when well pressed.
Wear a sport coat. A sport coat with almost any outfit is creating a more confident and sophisticated look. Sport coats with jeans are very cool.
Make sure jeans fit well and don’t have too much “pocket graffiti”. We recommend Incotex jeans as the ultimate executive denim.
Replace old-fashioned cotton khaki pants with wool trousers in the khaki color. Wool trousers drape better and fit the entrepreneur’s uniform.
Loafers are cool. Stay away from loafers with corny jewelry on the tops. I recommend a pair of Toschi loafers for comfort.
Lace-up and slip-on boots can replace dress shoes. Make sure they are well-polished.
Wear a streamlined cardigan to create a “jacket-like” look without being traditional… or check out a Gran Sasso chocolate Merino Ribbed Cardigan for a crisp look any architect would love to wear.
Unconstructed gun-check sport coats with plaids communicate success.
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