Clothes = important, need some tips...

[Jetleg]

I don't like to dress up, i usually just wear a simple t shirt maybe a polo shirt and some normal jeans.

Lately i've been "promoted" to the head of the student department (like 4 students) at my workplace so i was told by my boss to start dressing more properly to work, otherwise someone else will get that job.

I only work 2 days a week, but i'm amazed by the amount of attention and even kino i get from girls.

i'm never dress up for the uni though, otherweise i'm getting asked by everyone if i got a date today or some important meeting LOL.

i find this all "fashion for men" a bit g@y to be honest, but i really want to learn more about how to dress properly (not to formal, but not like a slob), i'm looking to improve my self in this area.

 

[MrWood]

go to H&M and get a blazer, buy solid color t-shirts in your shades, white and black also.

be yourself and wear the t-shirt... tuck it in, add the blazer and wear it like a boss!

 

[TheMonkeyKing]

Just my opinion, but I would never wear a t-shirt and a blazer together; it's like a half and half cop out... It's not smart-casual; it's smart and casual at the same time and simply doesn't work. Plus, when you're warm, you'll take the blazer off and you're basically back to square one.

I used to dress down for work, but feel much better now in proper trousers and a collared shirt. If you're working in an office environment, unless everyone else is very casual, I would always go for trousers and shirt, with decent shoes. You don't need wedding attire, but nice fitted clothes make a great impression with all sorts of people, if you know what I'm saying. You have some responsibility now, you need to act and appear accordingly.

 

[MrWood]

@TheMonkeyKing : you could be correct

OP could be out of my age range, but as a 50yo t-shirt guy this stepped up everything at work and social life... oh, I do toss in a few slick collared shirts in the winter (I live in Finland) and my office is ultra casual.

 

[Bingo-Player]

you should dress according to your personality & age

quiet & shy - low neutral tones

loud/ confident/ rich - bright , camouflage ,fur

if your someone thats constantly working - then just buy formal & casual suits for all occasions

you get the idea

I have toyed with the idea of wearing a suit permanently but I am too young and not at a stage in my career yet that would allow it

 

[Von]

Matdh shoes colours with your belt, if you have a watch... match it with the belt and shoes.... basic stuff girl looks at.

Shirt is good, good pair of jeans.... I usually go always dark colours cause make you look slimer.... recently started having white... but I keep the dark jeans.

Go get stuff on sales, go at serious quality boutique... might cost more... but quality higher.... I pay around 100$ a piece, piece last 3-4 years. They medium quality but look hugely fancy (so people think I bought the LouisVutton of men clothes)

 

[BetterCallSaul]

I wouldn't suggest a blazer at all unless its mandated. Some types of slacks, even cotton khakis that are firmly pressed will work too, a button down and that can be enough I think. When I wear this during the summer, I like going with the rolled up sleeve look and a set of sunglasses with a sort of thin German style to them. A little hard to describe, but you get my point I think.

 

[SeymourCake]

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Alpha M on YouTuve gives solid advice on fashion and clothing.

 

[Jetleg]

Is your boss female?

is there a written policy in place requiring you to dress a certain way for this job?

in my opinion your bosses' comments are inappropriate and unprofessional. You got the job not because of the clothes that you wear but the quality of work that you do.

I would defy orders and continue dressing the way that you want.

Long story short, i got two bosses. my direct boss was the one to promote me (male), his boss (female) was the one to make the comments about the clothing, she was also agianst promiting me and wanted to promote another female student, but my male boss was strongly agianst it.

 

[CMNILS87]

Even casual dress for a student. Dark button down, tucked in. Brown belt, dark wash jeans, brown shoes/boots. Classic casual and it's comfy. If you got some muscle, you'll look even better with a slim fit shirt tucked in.