Impressing in an Interview, Fashion Tips for the Job Hunting
Impressing in an Interview, Fashion Tips for the Job Hunting
Interviews can be just as stressful for men as they can for women, and for good reason. Going into an interview worrying about how your outfit looks and if you are dressed appropriately doesn’t help the initial stress of wanting to impress with your answers, either. So going into this interview, you can do many things as a guy, fashion-wise, to help your odds and help you feel more confident to boot.
Tip number one: ask the secretary or manager who schedules your interview what the general idea of the dress code for the company is. Based on his/her answer you can choose your outfit. This will help you feel more confident and impress the future boss as well, by dressing the part.
Tip number two: dress like a man. Button up tee shirts and khakis are for little boys – for a serious office job, you will want to dress as a serious businessman. A shirt, tie and blazer or suit jacket and pants is a must.
Tip number three: dress as comfortably as possible while still staying professional. If you have one suit that is more comfortable than others, wear that one. Being comfortable will help you stay confident and positive for the interview and the job ahead.
Dressing the part for an interview as a man doesn’t have to be as complicated and confusing as you think. Being comfortable, confident, stylish and professional is the key to doing what you need to do to impress the boss and land that dream job.
MEN’S SACK SUITS
MEN’S SACK SUITS
Men’s suits have come a long way from the simple black and white designs that every man was once forced to wear. Today, men can easily wear just about any color they desire, even patterns if they want to. Suits are great to wear for special events such as weddings or a relative’s graduation, and they are essential for some businesses. The great thing about a suit is that they look great on any man. Even the scruffiest man can clean up, put on a suit, and look like a businessman or lawyer.
The sack suit is what it sounds like. This suit is a mostly unshaped cut of suit. While it isn’t literally a sack, it has the same features of the drape cut in the shoulders but there is no front darting. This means that the suit is very difficult to combine with the V shaped cut or an hourglass cut that most men actually prefer. In fact, this difficulty has made it so that some mens’ fashion designers have actually abandoned using the sack suit cut. But that doesn’t mean that other fashion designers are giving up on some clever tailoring. It might be difficult to make the sack suit style blend with a style that modern men like, but it isn’t impossible.
The latest suits on the runway look as though some designers have indeed managed to make the sack suit into a modern look that is flattering and sexy on any man. The new version of the sack suit actually gets rid of the shoulder construction and the darts, but it is shorter and has two buttons in front that help to keep it looking fresh and modern. The suits and sports coats designed like this have a single vent in the rear, while if they are of a British design, they will have double venting in the rear.
RAINCOATS FOR MEN
RAINCOATS FOR MEN
A practical and stylish dresser knows that he needs to make his outfit suit the weather outside in order to look great. But when that weather is grey and rainy it can be very difficult to look fashionable. A full on overcoat is just too much in the rain, but a suit is too little, so a raincoat is an excellent choice. Raincoats are very versatile, easy to carry, and are a businessman’s best friend because he can easily carry one wherever he goes so he is never caught unprepared.
There are many styles of raincoats. The most popular are the trench coats, which go well with business suits or with shirts and jeans. If you are going to be wearing a trench coat to work, it is more acceptable to wear a khaki or similar shade, rather than a black leather trench coat.
Victorinox ‘Racer Stripe’ Waterproof Jacket by Nordstrom $295.00
However, black leather will work in just about any setting. Macs are more universal but are less detailed than a trench coat. They don’t have too many belts or buttons, and if you get on in grey, black, or navy it will go with almost anything you wear. When you’re on your way for a weekend trip or anywhere but the office, a zip-up raincoat with a hood is a great choice. This is the most casual style raincoat, but it’s perfect for casual days and won’t weigh you down while keeping you dry. Keep it simple but you don’t have to be boring.
Salvatore Ferragamo Water Resistant Car Coat by Nordstrom $1780.00
When buying a raincoat, make sure you wear your business suit. This way you’ll know the raincoat will fit comfortably. The same goes for buying a casual raincoat – wear your casual clothes. Also, if the material is wrinkle-resistant, it will be easier to carry in a bag if you need to. You also need to pay attention to whether a raincoat is water repellent or waterproof. If it’s repellent, you could still get wet if you’re caught in a strong rain but you’ll be nice and dry in a waterproof one.
DRESS SHOES FOR MEN
DRESS SHOES FOR MEN
Shoes are as big a deal for men as they are for women. While many men don’t think twice about the shoes that they wear, they should. Shoes can make or break an outfit, and nothing looks worse than a man trying to impress in a nice suit, while wearing scruffy sneakers or sandals. With a wide variety of shoes to choose from, there is sure to be something nice for any man, no matter what his job is.
There are shoes that are designed just for the businessman. There is a wide variety of styles. For example, businessmen can choose to wear a nice pair of boots. Boots are coming back in style, and dress boots have a bicycle front, small heel, and zip up the side. Many are made from kidskin leather, and while they aren’t exactly cheap, they look great whether you’re at the office or at a wedding. The classic penny loafer is a great dress shoe that just slides on your feet. These shoes are known for their comfort. They look great for casual or business dress, so these loafers are a must have in any man’s wardrobe.
When you are deciding on dress shoes, you should always think about the style you want. Loafers and other slip-ons are great shoes if you need to be on your feet all day, but if you prefer boots, there are several styles available. Other dress shoes have pointed or square toes, lace up, and some are made of suede instead of leather. Find what fits well and is more comfortable, but don’t be surprised if you have to spend a bit to get a good dress shoe. It’s worth it to spend more to get a good quality shoe that won’t hurt your feet. You should also take your size into consideration – you may wear a completely different size in dress shoes than in sneakers, and dress shoes often are narrower as well, so always try the shoes on.
MESSENGER BAGS FOR TRENDY MEN
MESSENGER BAGS FOR MEN IN 2010
For quite a while, men’s messenger bags have been around, but their uses have expanded in recent years. Once, only bicycle messengers carried messenger bags, but now they are used by school students and businessmen alike. For men, the messenger bags are casual yet trendy. They have lots of compartments, and can hold everything from books to workout gear to a laptop. They come in a wide variety of designs and materials. Cotton, canvas, nylon, and leather are just some of the materials these bags are made in, and men’s messenger bags are made by some of the biggest designers such as Belkin and Gucci.
Are you a businessman who is always on the go and needs to take his laptop with him? Then you may want a laptop messenger bag. These bags are made of a waterproof material, either nylon or leather. They have space for a laptop – some will hold a 17” model with no problem – and are lined for extra protection. Many even have a strap to hold the laptop in tighter. The bags always have room for cell phones, files, pens, papers, and anything else that you might need for your business. These cases sometimes have a front flap that closes with a snap or buckle, and some of them zip closed.
D&G Nylon & Leather Messenger Bag by Nordstrom, $410
Busy and on the go but just around town? Or maybe planning a hike through the woods? A messenger bag made of suede or canvas is a great choice for you. There is a lot of variety in these kinds of bags. They all usually have a cross-body strap, and they have lots of different compartments for all of your essentials. These bags are excellent for taking on a trip hiking or fishing, but they can even be used by dads as a more manly version of the diaper bag when taking young children out and around town. These stylish bags are great for any man and they are well worth the time it takes to find the perfect one.
