| Professional business attire can be a challenge. Have | | | | button-down shirt or merino wool sweater for casual |
| you ever wondered how to put it all together? How do | | | | days, and your blazer for business wear. |
| you look professional yet approachable, so you inspire | | | | Hint: Pinstripes are classic, and perfect for formal or |
| confidence in the people you work with? | | | | more casual occasions. From navy with grey pinstripes |
| Here's the solution: a capsule wardrobe that mixes and | | | | to black with any color pinstripe, they are a modern |
| matches quickly and easily, so you always look | | | | look that adds a little pizzazz to a ho-hum wardrobe. |
| polished and professional. | | | | The icing: Shirts and ties in a variety of colors, to blend |
| Business attire recipe: | | | | and add spice to your look. |
| This year, men's fashion is all about layering. Choose | | | | Hint: From bold and thick stripes to thin ones, there are |
| fabrics that are rich in color and texture, yet light | | | | many striped shirts to choose from. Select a color |
| enough for mild fall days. | | | | your like and pair it with a sharp jacket. It works well |
| Basic ingredients: One or two suits, or jacket & | | | | with any business ensemble. |
| pants in basic, neutral colors such as navy or grey. | | | | The trimming: Polished leather shoes, a good quality |
| This makes it easy to mix and match. A cool blazer is | | | | belt, a watch with a leather or metal strap, and a |
| a must-have. For more formal wear, choose a good | | | | briefcase, umbrella, and trench coat to top it all off. |
| quality wool or cashmere combination with two or | | | | The process: Make sure your jackets and pants fit |
| three buttons. | | | | well. Have them tailored when needed, and keep them |
| For a more casual look, corduroy is a nice option. Stick | | | | looking fresh and crisp. |
| to the classic colors, so you can wear them with | | | | The results: You'll look like a million bucks, even in |
| everything from jeans to your dressier trousers. | | | | business casual clothes. |
| Pair your blazer with flat-front pants, which come in an | | | | I'd like to invite you to use these tips and ideas to help |
| array of colors or patterns. Look for straight-legged to | | | | you look stylish yet professional in business attire. |
| dressier versions to match with a turtleneck, | | | | |