His Professional Interview Image
Suits
- No matter which style a man chooses certain buttons should be fasted when walking or standing. In the case of single-breasted jacket the top of the 2 button or the middle of 3 should be fastened. With the double breast every button should be fastened.
- Fabrics: 100% wool blends is a good choice for men’s suits. When purchasing a suit the scrunch test is a must (wrinkle-free).
Shirts
- Long sleeve shirts for business with suits
- White shirts portray the most formal look specially when accompanied by stays
- Blue shirts give more casual appearance
- Although many men don’t wear undershirt, they should. The reasons are three-fold: 1. Keeps a dress shirt from feeling itchy against the skin. 2. Preserves the shirt from perspiration. 3. Gives added body to a dress shirt.
Ties
- When it comes to ties width is what counts.
- Ties should be between 2 ¾ and 3 ½ inches wide
- The tip of the tie should touch the top of a man’s belt buckle
Belt and Shoes
- When selecting belts and shoes think of black and leather as fashion-wise investments
- While loafers are acceptable with suits, wing tips portray a more conservative look.
- Generally, men should always wear a belt with a suit. It should be 1 ¼ to 1-½ inches wide and should be the same color as your shoes.
- You should always have your shoes shined and worn-down hills should be replaced, and bottoms should be half soled when they are beginning to wear thin.
Accessories
- Pens: a high quality writing instrument contributes to a polished image
- Stay away from bulky sports watches, digital watches, and watches with cheap metal bands
- Chains/necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pinky rings should be left at home. Wedding bands and/or signet rings are the only jewelry allowed for a man to wear in many cases.
- Wallets should be thin.
Hair
- Most companies have specific guidelines to follow regarding the accepted length of men’s hair around the collar.
Facial Hair
- It’s usually discouraged in the medical field, but when beards and mustaches are worn, they should be clipped and neat at all times.
- Attention should also be directed to the trimming of nose and ear hairs.