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Tuesday, 25 June 2013 17:00 | By Alvin Chia Make it Work Corporate style conundrums assessed.

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In our fast-paced workplace today, the corporate wear familiar to all of us has mirrored surroundings that haven’t changed very much: Comformity. The perception is further enhanced with the dominance of grey (like most suits at work) in our boardrooms, suggesting that guys prefer to play it safe. When the dress code isn’t printed in bold like those outdated motivational, mission statement-type posters on the walls or listed in your KPI, there’s no reason for men to be scared of pushing the style envelope at work. If you’re a guy who expects the best ROI from your blue- chip stocks as well as your work wardrobe, take a peek into the notes that we’ve slipped into the workplace/office style suggestion box.

Concrete Zoom Cream of the Use your imagination Evidence Crop Don’t be lazy and buy your Monday-to-Friday outfit from Gerald Tan one shop or brand, or buy the same shirt in different colours. Express yourself. How about wearing that business shirt with just the top button done up without a tie? Which tie knot then: The Windsor or Four-in-Hand? Lace-ups or dressy loafers? Briefcase or attaché case? As they say, “If you keep doing the same thing, how can you expect different results?” Mix things up.

The little things add up Patrick Bateman in American Psycho says, “You’ve got to wear clothes in proportion to your physique”. That’s good advice that Style:MEN advocates: Good fit, right trouser length, sock colour, size of your tie knot, etc. Oh, wear short- sleeved shirts only if you want to look like a postal worker.

Penny wise, Pound foolish Building a wardrobe doesn’t have to be a capital-intensive exercise. There’s workwear for every budget; just don’t dress like you’re on a really shoe-string one. Like managing work costs, work and shop smart with whatever amount of money you’ve set aside. Also, think long-term investment in your purchases. As a wise man once said: Excellence costs, but in the long run mediocrity costs far more.

Dress smartly You’re out to earn respect and be credible, so dress like you are ready to work hard/deliver results. It’s fine to have a few creases in your shirt, to roll up your sleeves or to sweat a little above your brow. As long as you don’t appear like the pretty intern who spends more time in the men’s room. Move with the Critical Mass Outwit, Times Terence Lim Outsmart, Share 1 Tweet 0 Share 2 Terence Lim Outlast

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