Think Outside The Cube
In an officescape defined by bland cubicles and by-the-book colleagues, you need to do more than just a good job to get noticed. You need to bring some life toyour business wardrobe.
1. Sport a Plaid Pocket Square
Where's it written that a pocket square has to be vanilla? Instead, try tucking a patterned handkerchief into your jacket. The whole office will takenotice (in a good way).
2. Discover Brown-the New Black
Wearing a black belt with black shoes is kind of like whispering; you'll never speak out of turn, but you'll never be heard, either. Now, a brown beltwith brown shoes? That's a statement-loud and proud.
3. Recharge Your Dress Shirts
A brightly colored shirt can work at the office-just make sure of a few things: Keep the collar traditional (think a semispread), put on a dark tie, and wear asimple suit. The bottom line: Let the color do all the talking.
4. Get a Handle on the Modern Briefcase
Clumsy and fogyish it ain't. Offered by everyone from Louis Vuitton to Banana Republic, the modern briefcase-in canvas or textured leather-makes a maturealternative to the messenger bag.
5. Get Some Hardware
Consider accessories that anchor your look with some heft: solid frames, sturdy cuff links, a slim steel watch. And no, you don't have to wear all three atthe same time.
6. Understand the Power of Three
Maybe you've never considered a three-piece suit, but just check out how sharp it looks-especially without the jacket. If you're sweating your wallet,don't: A three-piece suit often costs no more than a traditional suit.
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