General Rules for Business Dress (Men) 

SUIT

• Blue, black or gray suit-generally solid or very light stripes
• Wool or wool blend
• Pressed and clean (hang properly)
• Jacket should not constrict normal movement
• Sleeve length should extend to wrist
• Double breasted perceived as more fashionable
• Single breasted conservative/ if in doubt, single-breasted

 

SHIRT

• Color-white or blue (avoid stripes)
• Single breasted suit-any collar type
• Double breasted suit-any collar except button-down
• Shirt should be clean and pressed
• Collar loose at neck but not hanging
• Sleeve length should stick out 1/2 inch with suit jackets on
• Make sure all buttons are buttoned

 

NECKWEAR

• Depends on the pattern of the suit and shirt
• Solid suit and shirt - all patterns
• Striped suit and solid shirt-geometric or muted patterns (no stripes)
• Glenn plaid suit-uniform geometric or uniform patterns (not plaid)
• Knot should be clean and tie should be up to collar fully

 

HOSIERY

• Recommend black plain hosiery with gray/black suits
• Blue suits - blue socks
• Patterned hosiery with colors should match colors in tie

 

SHOES

• Black or Cordovan (burgundy)
• Polish if scuffed
• Simple lace-up wing tips are generally accepted
• It is recommend you buy good quality leather shoes that are comfortable

 

BELT

• A requirement (unless suspenders are worn)
• Simple belt buckle
• Color should match shoes