The Look: Shirts and Ties

Below is an extract from our Interview Guide eBook available at http://www.execstyle.com/eBook/Interview_Dress_Etiquette.pdf

The Look: Shirts and Ties
Business Attire VS Smart Casual

Dress shirt:

• Shades of light to mid blue are most
  effective. If you choose another color,
  pastels are safest.
  
• Subtle patterns are fine
  
• White shirts create a more formal look

Silk Tie: Keep it subtle

• Should coordinate with suit and shirt
  
• Patterns in your shirt, tie and suit will
  fight each other unless they are different
  designs and size

* Need help getting the right tie knots?
Go to: www.ExecStyle.com/TieKnots.asp

Casual Shirts:

• Long-sleeved are more business oriented
  
• Button-down is a neater look
  
• Cotton or cotton-blend
  
• Solid pastels or small subtle patterns
  subdued patterns
  
• Crisp, clean and pressed
  
• Avoid T-Shirts and black
  

Sweaters:

• Sweater alone or under a sport coat
  is a great look
  
• Never a sweatshirt
  

Tie:

• Adds a touch of elegance
  

posted by GoldenTeahouse @ 12:14 PM