The wardrobe you have for your professional endeavors is something like visual business care – so to say. Even when you are not saying anything, your clothing style speaks for itself. You might know this already, but have you ever really thought about what your clothing means for you and your brand? It is essential that you understand how to project an image that can allow you to have an advantage while performing professional tasks.
The first step towards achieving this is to understand what your current style says about you. Only then can you start to make strategic changes in order to control how people perceive you and the organization you work for. Here are some of the most common professional styles and how they affect other people:
The colorful eccentric
This is an entrepreneur that enjoys using patterns and colors without any fear. For women, it’s something like a fun purple cardigan, a bright magenta dress, pops of leopard, graphic or floral prints combined into blouses, shoes, handbags or jackets. Men can show their quirkiness with colored shirts combined with colorful ties, paisley pocket squares and sometimes maybe even with different, wacky colored socks. Nothing is more eye catching than a man with a classic suit wearing bright colored socks that stand out.
A professional in a uniform
Do you like wearing a similar outfit every single day? If you are a woman, you can always go with a shirt suit, slacks or a shift dress and a sweater. If you are a man, you can go with a classic textbook suit and tie look. When you are an entrepreneur, your uniform will show others that you are committed, consistent and that you have a strong awareness of your brand.
But still, even if you like to stick to certain habits, it can be good to switch to some other things from time to time. You must show your character