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[the_beaver]

For the last few years I've been paying closer attention to my teaching wear and I moved up to suits 2 years ago.

The problem is I have no idea about fashion whatsoever and I kind of have to take the word of the tailor. I can't listen to the girlfriend because she'd have me all gayed up in contemporary young Korean male fashion style.

So I'm wondering. Is there a website that explains what's good and what's not?

[canuckistan]

"Image management is the art of powering up non-verbal communication to transmit a predetermined impression. Effective image management can earn the prefessional greater respect, inspire trust, project personal power, efficiency, knowledge and other desirable attributes. The enterprise that neglects non-verbal communication is disregarding a potent business tool."

Business Apparel Categories

Business Formal

- Black or navy suit with a slight sheen or tone on tone.
- White, cream or pale blue shirt preferable with French cuffs
- Never, never wear short sleeves or button down collars.
- Tie with small pattern or plain, tastefully coordinated.
- Well shined black leather shoes with coordinated black leather belt.
- Jewellery that is elegant and not ostentatious.

Authoritative

- Navy, black or charcoal suit preferably with a fine pin stripe
- Double breasted presents itself as the ultimate in authoritative, power look.
- White or light coloured pastel shirt. If the suit is plain wear a striped shirt.
- French cuff - very appropriate. Never wear short sleeves or button down collars.
- Strongly constrasting tie; plain, small pattern or stripe. No picture or large design!!!
- Well shined black leather shoes with coordinated black leather belt.
- Jewellery that is elegant and not ostentatious.

Corporate Dress

- Season appropriate suit, sport jacket or blazer and pant.
- Medium to light coloured shirt with a suit, dark blazer or sport jacket. Button down collars are fine.
- Coordinated tie.
- Dark shoes well polished with matching belt.
- Tasteful jewellery that is not ostentatious.

Business Casual

- Sport jacket or blazer and dress pant or softly structured suit.
- Consider wool, microfibre or even silk. Textured fabrics are great.
- Patch pockets as a nice casual touch.
- Knit top or open collared shirt. T-shirts not a great idea.
- Long sleeves are best.
- Leather shoes with coordinated belt. Athletic shoes, boat shoes, etc... not acceptable.
- Tasteful jewellery that is not ostentatious.

Casual

- Semi casual slacks with a pressed crease in wool, microfibre, cotton or cotton blend.
- Knit top or open collared shirt. T-shirts not a great idea.
- Long sleeves are best
- Leather shoes with coordinated belt. Athletic shoes, boat shoes, etc... not acceptable.
- Tasteful jewellery that is not ostentatious

http://www.execstyle.com/fashion.asp

[buymybook]

Did you really go to college or wasn't it very good. In my last year of college they taught me about professionalism, we had to dress-up one day in class and we discussed the matter. Didn't your father leave an impression on you, mine is a salesman and he finally taught me or I finally was ready to learn how to tie a tie. Go to Hyeondaiiiiiiiiiii department store look for "Perry Ellis," that is a good start. Good luck, and I'm glad to hear you have been and are attempting to look good! I only dress-up when I feel like it or on a special day.

[eamo]

A good quality, black, pure new wool suit will never let you down. Work, weddings, furnerals. It's multi-functional and black looks good on everybody.

Observe how George Bush always sticks on the black suit when something heavy is going down. Research shows a dark colored suit gives the wearer a more sober, serious look. A man you can rely on. (not in Bushee's case of course!!)

In korea I'd never buy a heavy suit. Most of the year is too warm for a suit so lighter is better.

[the_beaver]

[kangnamdragon]

[Cacique]

I used to read Details and GQ to learn the basics of fashion and style. You can access them online at:

http://men.style.com/gq

My step-mon taught me a lot of basics too. If you have a female friend with an eye for fashion, take her shopping with you.

Cheers!

[the_beaver]

It's not that I dress badly now (I think). I wear suits and all, but I'm not really sure what looks good and what doesn't. Some good stuff here to help me out. Thanks.

[Tiger Beer]

[Daechidong Waygookin]

I wear dark suits, usually 3 piece, sometimes not. Light blue or white shirt, never button down collars. I have a lot of ties. I like strong contrast between the tie and the shirt. My ties are mostly striped.

[kimchikowboy]

Here's something on-topic and entertaining.

http://www.twochapstalking.com/archives/000385.html

Here's another link for tips, and you can add your name to their mailing list for specials.
http://www.paulfredrick.com/fashion/pfbuisdress019.aspx

Congrats on moving up, and helping dispel the notion that we foreigners are all unkempt slobs. I think you might be surprised at some of the opportunities that present themselves to you after an upgrade. Appearance is important here.

[Yu_Bum_suk]

[eamo]

[Yu_Bum_suk]

[Daechidong Waygookin]