Importance of business/ corporate attire

Uniformity is of utmost importance in offices and this is the major reason why many companies encourage their employees to stick to a conventional corporate attire. It is important that the employees know that they are representing the organisation they work for and dressing accordingly gives a strong message to clients. Being in a proper corporate attire is helpful for those employees who interact with prospective clients or even with higher authorities in the organisation on a regular basis.

What is business/ corporate attire?

Men’s attire:

In the corporate world, the work wear for men is dominated by western formals. This typically includes formal shirt and trousers. Depending on the position one is employed at or as per the organisation’s policies, using a blazer or a suit can also be essential. But choosing a blazer or a suit is not as complicated as people tend to think. One can approach any PV Suiting India manufacturer and can get them tailor-made. Very few male employees choose to wear Indian formals at work. Indian formals can include light coloured knee length or below knee kurta and a churidar which compliments it. Similarly in western formals one must always wear light and pastel shades of shirt which give a clean and fresh look.

Women’s attire:

Female employees have a wide variety of clothes to choose from for their corporate attire. There is a choice between wearing a shirt and trousers, blouse and skirt or even dresses. Suits are also tailor made for women as per their liking. With the increase in number of female presences in corporate industry, many shirting fabric manufacturers in India now have a designated collection of fabrics for women’s wear which is fashionable while maintaining the ethics of the general corporate world. Apart from using western formals, a lot of women choose to wear Indian formals as it can be more comfortable and also it represents the Indian culture and tradition. The most commonly worn Indian formal outfit consists of a kurta and churidar. Apart from this saree is also one of the most elegant formal wear which can be worn to the office.

Dos and Don’ts:

Dos	DON’Ts
Choose comfortable fabric.	Do not follow fashion trends by compromising comfort.
Check the organisation’s policies about dress code.	Avoid wearing casuals or semi formals for business meetings.
Use light and pastel colours and shades for shirts and kurtas. For eg: Light blue, baby pink, cream, white.	Dark and bright colours must be avoided in work wear.
Wear freshly ironed clothes.	Do not keep the shirt unbuttoned or untucked from the trousers or skirt.
Men must shave and keep a decent haircut, and women must keep their hair combed or tied to give a clean and fresh look.	Abstain from using accessories which are blingy or funky.

Being in a proper uniform is essential for corporate life. You will also notice that it brings out a different level of confidence in you. While dressing appropriately is important, it is also essential to be presentable. You can follow the above tips for making a good first impression.