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Originally Posted by innovis
At work, its dress pants or khakis, button up shirts (short or long) and dress shoes.
When I'm wearing casual I usually wear jeans and an unbranded/designed tee shirt, with some sporty (Think Adidas or Puma) tennis shoes.
I guess I'll get more help if I can target some problem areas...
Dress:
Should I get shirts with designs or solid colors? Front pocket on shirt, or no? Cuffs on pants or not? Pleated or flat front? What colors would look best with light skin/hair? What should I look for in shoes, besides comfort, and what looks most professional? I'd like to dress for the job I want, not the job I have.
Casual:
Should some of my jeans be tight (I don't buy them to be baggy, but they aren't tight, currently)? Tuck in button up shirts? I'd like to present an air of maturity, without looking old. What kinds of shoes or shirts should I incorporate into my casual attire that would accomplish that?
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Hi, I can give you some advice from the female point of view.
If you're not sure, shirst with solid colours are easier to pull off. Shirts with simple patterns are ok, nothing too busy. Don't mix patterns if you can help it. If you do, one pattern has to be very discreet. No front pocket is nicer. If you have a front pocket, not with a button. Never, EVER, wear pleated trousers, they look awful on everyone. They make you look bigger than you are and give you wide hips. Colours for fair haired blue eyed people: light to dark shades of blue, greys, beiges, white, muted off-colours. Shoes should alweays be comfortable, and not too busy. Tricked out trainers make you look like a teenager. Simple lines but stylish, with a different detail. Same goes for shirts, you can have a solid colour shirt but with a nice detail on it that's not too big. Only tuck in shirts if it's a formal event...otherwise just leave it out. Jeans should not be too tight but shouldn't be too baggy. Nicely fitted around the bum, and a little looser on the leg, while still giving an idea of your overall shape. I hope that helps!