Comments on: Business Casual - Men’s Clothing as a Young Professional

By: How Young Professionals Get Ahead | Twenty Set

How Young Professionals Get Ahead | Twenty Set — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:39:47 +0000

[...] basics, like a beautiful black suit and a classic necklace for women or a tailored navy suit and a high quality pair of shoes for men. You don’t need to spend three months’ salary, you just need a few fantastic pieces and [...]

By: William G. Peregoy, II

William G. Peregoy, II — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:10:50 +0000

I’m a fan of Express and Banana Republic.

I just recently bought a nice pair of black leather shoes from Men’s Warehouse, they’re lined with sheep skin.

By: Grant

Grant — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:45:47 +0000

Munir-

I disagree, as long as they are dress shoes, I think they are acceptable, especially if you are wearing brown pants with a blue shirt and brown belt. Maybe I’m missing your point…

By: Munir

Munir — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:42:32 +0000

Nice write up! I agree with you; wearing proper dress at work is key, especially when you are working with one of the top fortune companies. However, I am not sure whether wearing brown shoes, though I do sometime, at work is acceptable as formal dress.

By: Grant

Grant — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:13:04 +0000

Vaughn-

Wool driving hats? The only people I see that kind of hat on in London are Rude Boys and swing dancers. I rarely see hats on people at all, just scarfs. Always wear a scarf in the winter!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:51:09 +0000

Some people are just built to wear pleated pants. We can’t all pull off flat front.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:49:43 +0000

Thank you! I HATE snub toe shoes. Seriously.

By: Vaughn

Vaughn — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:05:12 +0000

Excellent write up, and great advice. I’m curious, what’s your take on wool driving hats for the Young Corporate Professional?

By: Get the Basics Right: Shoes and Pants for Young Professional Men : Brazen Careerist

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