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Wardrobe Basics for Professional Men

Make sure you take care of those Chewbacca eyebrows before they get stuck in some heavy machinery and give you a frontal lobotomy!

Looking good has always been important. Basically speaking beauty attracts to preserve the species, but is it attracting to preserve and even grow your career and business?

You've heard it time and time again - first impressions matter. So why haven't you become part of the cool crowd yet?

I know why. You've never been taught, at least until now. Or you were taught that if you took too much notice of your looks you were camper than Elton John on fire.

No fear, I'm going to show you surefire ways to looking good plus key tips on how to avoid any unfashionable faux paus that could undo your career or even a contract. The best way to do this of course is with a 'What's Hot and What's Not' list. Enjoy, but not too much, that would be uncool.

What's Hot!

.         Well tailored shirts without excess fabric sticking out from around your waist - take them for tailoring if need be. A tailor can put darts in the back to pull it in and create smooth lines that contour with
your back.

.         1.5cm's of shirt coming out from your cuff and collar when wearing a suit jacket

.         Pant length that falls to your heels and doesn't hang around your ankles (that's only for special occasions, i.e. a quickie!)

.         Semi- fitted clothes, they suit absolutely everybody. Too baggy can result in added poundage and too tight will emphasize any lumps and pumps.

.         Colours that compliment the wearers skin tonne. To achieve this hold garments up in front of your face before you purchase them and look for key signs, i.e. do they make you look washed out, are they too harsh, are the colours/clothes wearing you and you're not wearing them.

.         Low-rise jeans/pants on short guys. It makes you appear taller and gives you more presence.

.         Patterns that compliment the wearers frame, i.e. larger patterns for bigger guys, smaller patterns for smaller guys. It's all about balance.

.         Wearing what suits not just the latest trend. Some styles and trends will suit you perfectly others will make you look like you've been taking fashion advice from 'Antiques Roadshow.' Go with what works for your shape and your style.

What's Not!

.         Malcolm Turnbull - oops, how'd he get on this list!

.         Overly tight tops when you have muffin top or a beer gut, this guys for polo tops as well when worn for work. They can accentuate an overly inflated belly.

.         Cartoon socks - need I say more? You're a grown man for Gods sakes.

.         Hair that is dyed too dark for the skin tonne. As we age our skin colour dulls, keep this in mind if you're dying your hair from light to dark. Find a shade that compliments your skin tonne as hair that is too dark will make the person appear washed out and sickly, especially when you are 40 plus. Women can get away with darker hair colours for their skin as they have make-up to balance it out and make them look healthy. Guys don't necessarily have this luxury. Even when ditching the grey to appear more
youthful be careful in choosing the right balance.

.         Bad breathe - Take a pack of mints with you everywhere you go. Why? Because I know where your mouth has been that's why!

.         Comb-over's - Why won't you think of the children! Cut it short or shave it off. Or alternatively, if you have the cash go to Advance Hair for Men. (Don't tell anyone but I've done it! And I am thrilled with the
results.)

.         Over plucked eyebrows - This is the opposite to the hairy John Howard days in which he used to look like Chewbacca from Star Wars. Don't make the opposite mistake of having them overdone. Eyebrows make a massive difference in how people treat and interact with you.

.         Crocs - They are a complete abomination, burn them to hell! They should never be worn outside of the house, especially when you are going to semi casual functions where work colleagues / prospective clients may be present. Always, always be prepared.

While you're at it, stop complaining. Beauty may preserve the species but it won't last forever, there has to be essence and real personality to back it up. Not even all the Botox in the world can make-up for a personality from hell.

You are the package, looks, communication and actions. All must meet or inconsistencies reign supreme and undo your great work. Now, go and take care of those Chewbacca eyebrows before they get stuck in some heavy machinery and give you a frontal lobotomy.


Ben’s book “Sleeping Your Way to The Top in Business” is available for purchase by clicking here. For media, consulting and speaking enquiries contact Ben directly at ben@benangel.com.au 

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