{"id":723,"date":"2024-05-31T13:15:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zaloraphilippinesblog.wpcomstaging.com\/?p=723"},"modified":"2024-05-31T13:15:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:15:04","slug":"corporate-attire-men-guide-outfit-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zaloraphilippinesblog.wpcomstaging.com\/fashion\/corporate-attire-men-guide-outfit-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Dress Code Decoded: The Working Man\u2019s Guide to Corporate Attire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s get down to business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s corporate world, dress codes aren\u2019t as strict as they used to be. Unlike the omnipresent suits and ties of decades past, short-sleeved shirts are acceptable, ties are optional, and suit jackets easily removed. But there are still some general guidelines that every man foraying into the business world should know. Read on for our beginner\u2019s guide to men\u2019s corporate attire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rules of Thumb<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Err on the side of conservative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better to go overdressed than underdressed if you don\u2019t know how strict the office dress code is. Go conservative to start with, get a sense for how everyone else dresses for a week or two, then adjust accordingly. Worst case, you can dress down by ditching the tie and rolling up your shirt sleeves. And at least you\u2019ll make a good first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick to well-tailored pieces in classic colors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, if you\u2019re unsure, the safest colors are black, grey, and dark blue for jackets and pants, and whites and pale neutrals for shirts. Flashy prints are a no go, although a nice pinstripe is always a safe bet. But classic colors and patterns mean nothing with a bad fit, so make sure your clothes aren\u2019t too baggy or too tight. You might have to have alterations made, but it\u2019s definitely worth it. And don\u2019t forget to make sure everything\u2019s pressed and free of wrinkles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When in doubt, go with a suit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s still nothing like a classic suit and tie, and you really can\u2019t go wrong with it. The suit jacket + pants combo is a classic power dressing move that\u2019ll show you mean business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corporate Attire for Men<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jackets\/Blazers + Pants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traditionally, there\u2019s a difference between suit jackets and blazers, although that line is becoming pretty blurry. Suit jackets are cut slimmer and are more structured (especially in the shoulders), and come with a matching pair of pants<\/strong>. Blazers, on the other hand, are less formal \u2014 they\u2019re looser and relaxed, and can be worn over a separate pair of trousers, chinos, or even dark-colored jeans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how your jacket or blazer should fit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n