Andreea Lucia Mihalache

5 Suit Ideas that Could Make You Look More Charismatic As any professional will know, presentation is everything and more often than not, first impressions make a significant impact, especially in a professional environment. “Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have”, dictates a sage piece of advice. That means you can’t afford to not look your best at all times, lest you miss an opportunity. Gone are the days of our fathers, who only had one plain, boring work suit; now, you have to make sure your outfit makes the appropriate (serious, professional) impression, while still being stylish and up to date. In this fast-paced business environment, there’s nothing worse than looking outdated, old-fashioned, or out of touch. Therefore, let’s look at 5 ideas of suits that will get the job done, but also make you look better, fresher and more charismatic. 1. The Grey Suit Serious, decent, but not outdated, the classic grey suit is a perfect basic option for the office. Not too flashy, but not too sombre, this neutral suit is appropriate for any type of office setting and any kind of event, whether it’s just another day at work or a day when you have a big meeting. This suit can be worn by anyone, anywhere and at any age. You can wear it and even your dad can wear it, in different industries and in different positions. It’s basic, without being stuffy and versatile, without lacking personality. http://www.aliexpress.com/promotion/promotion_grey-business-suit-promotion.html 2. The Navy Suit Similar to The Grey Suit, but slightly younger and more hip, The Navy Suit is basically its younger brother. It comes in a more interesting choice of colour which is still serious and sends the same vibe of “I mean business”. The big advantage with this one is: a) the fact that it’s not as aging as The Grey Suit b) the fact that it can also be worn at night if you have other commitments after work The Navy Suit adds an air of elegance to your everyday attire and can look significantly more expensive than it really is. Especially if you add some well-chosen accessories, like a good pair of cufflinks and a tie in a contrasting colour, your look will be impeccable. http://www.sshomme.in/collection-old/suits/#/76/ 3. The Printed Suit This one is not for the faint of heart and can even make some people gasp audibly. However, it’s the latest fashion, as seen on the A/W 2015 runways and it can certainly be dressed down for the office. Now, of course you won’t stroll in on Monday morning wearing a burgundy suit with an all-over floral print; but you can wear a pinstripe suit. A good compromise is to add a printed touch to your everyday suit: a tie, a handkerchief, a pair of interesting cufflinks, maybe even a shirt with a printed collar, etc. Your office suit doesn’t have to be boring and especially if you work face to face with clients, this will give you a friendly and approachable appearance. http://www.honeybuy.com/Black-With-White-Pinstripe-Wool-Men-Business-Suit-Style 4. The Form-Fitting Suit I know most people say you shouldn’t opt for the latest fashion or the most modern cut – and that is sound advice, for the most part – but consider the form-fitting suit as a viable choice. Not necessarily for fashion reasons, but for the very practical one that many times, it looks much better on certain body types than the classic-cut suit. You don’t want to look like you’re wearing your father’s over-sized suit, so downsize a bit and choose something that fits and looks good. You can opt for one button, two or three; just remember to unbutton when you sit down and button up again when you get up. https://thestylishjerk.wordpress.com/2013/07/02/getting-your-first-suit/ 5. The Colourful Suit Don’t be scared; we’re not talking about a bright orange suit to take to work, although that would be…festive. Instead, I am proposing something in a wash of colour. Think dark green, dark brown, anything dark, but with a hint of colour. You can pair this with accessories in the same colour family for an extra stylish and coordinated look that is still completely office appropriate and business-like. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/fd/cf/5b/fdcf5b000b048da330cc86fa08765a2f.jpg