Many of us have learned from school that a white top and black bottom in clothes is a symbol of some kind of uniform or official style. Is it possible to change these colors on the contrary, for example, for a man? That is, in reverse order: white bottom, black top? Will the perception of style change?
Meet by clothes…
Each of us has heard a very famous proverb since childhood, which originates from ancient times. And it sounds like this: "They meet by clothes, and see off by the mind." Nowadays, we are used to interpreting its meaning in our own way: it does not matter how a person is dressed, whether he is poor or rich. It is important what kind of heart, soul and what is his attitude to life. But if you think about the meaning of the first words … Why are they greeted by clothes? Everything has an explanation. In ancient times, it was clothing that was the calling card of our great-great-grandfathers. She could tell everything about a person: what is his social status, social position, what is his material we alth, in what area does he live, is he married and much more.
And "they see off the mind." Suddenly a manwas a warrior, and his clothes were appropriate for his occupation, and they accepted him as an honorary protector. But in fact, he is a useless warrior, and he cannot protect anyone …
Therefore, it is worth explaining to our offspring the meaning of this proverb. Meeting by clothes, people evaluate not its monetary value, but what meaning the outfit of each particular person carries.
Look great…
How gorgeous you look! Agree, each of us would like to hear such a soul-warming compliment. But in most of us, the notion that to look chic is to dress in fashion boutiques, emptying your wallets, is firmly rooted. But this is fundamentally wrong. According to the rules of etiquette, following a few simple rules will help to look your best. Namely:
- Clothes should fit well and match the size, whatever it may be.
- When choosing an outfit, you should consider age - be wise.
- Clothes should be worn, taking into account seasonality - in winter we take warm clothes. In summer, we do not wear models designed for cold weather.
- When choosing clothes, the time of day is also taken into account - different models are worn in the morning than in the evening.
- Garment should match the nature of the event: we put on more formal clothes for work, you can choose a brighter model for a party or holiday.
- The fabric from which the outfit is sewn is of great importance. Clothes of even the simplest cut will look good if they are made of quality fabric.
- Things alwaysmust be clean, tidy and ironed.
Note that in none of the paragraphs is there an advice to "buy clothes in a super fashion store." And why? Because fashion should be treated gently and delicately: to emphasize its trends, it is enough to purchase a pair of elegant accessories or fabric in the colors that are relevant today. And you will only emphasize your good manners and fine taste.
Laws of style for business men
It doesn't matter what color the jacket and trousers are: even if the option "white bottom, black top" is chosen, the business man must take into account the rules for wearing clothes. After all, they can leave an imprint on the attitude of colleagues and subordinates towards him, and even influence the conclusion of a profitable deal.
- Don't show up in the same clothes for 2 or more days to work or an event. If the suit is worn again, the shirt must be fresh and the tie chosen in a different color.
- The tie should be literally a couple of centimeters lower than the belt of the trousers.
- The lowest button on a jacket should never be buttoned.
- A tie is always darker than a shirt.
- Business man's shoes only black.
- The color of socks is also given attention. If the shoes are black - socks of the same tone. If the shoes are brown, then in this case the color of the socks matches the tone of the tie.
- When choosing accessories, you need to take into account that the color of the belt buckle should match the tone of the watch bracelet.
- Businessman should not wear the same watch every time. This is consideredsign of bad taste. There are watches for offices, for leisure, sports - this is a sign of good manners.
- Respectable men wear coats below the knee.
- If gloves are worn, then a headdress should be present in the wardrobe. It's worth remembering. Wearing gloves without a headgear is a violation of etiquette.
- A change of shoes at work is welcome, as well as a clean handkerchief in a jacket pocket.
Here are the basic rules of etiquette that determine how to dress properly for a man to look respectable and dignified.
Working days
There is an opinion that a dull dress code is almost the main cause of depression among office workers. Let's try to find a way out of the situation. In order not to fall into despondency and depression from the boring look of corporate outfits, you should learn to dress both fashionably and beautifully.
A dress code is required at work. Well, judge for yourself, what kind of atmosphere will reign in the office if employees come in evening dresses or wide-brimmed hats? Will business partners be able to take seriously a director who comes to conclude a contract in a flowery shirt, beach shorts and sandals? So what should men wear to work?
First, let's clarify that there are several types of dress code.
- Business formal. This type of office wear is commonly worn by senior executives and directors. For him, a strict business suit of muted tones is required. In this case, the jacket and trousers must be cut from the same fabric and completely match in color.
- Business general. This is a common business style widely used by senior and middle-level office workers. Some clothing combinations are allowed for this option.
- Business casual. The most democratic version of business style. It allows for loose clothing. Choosing this dress code, in addition to a strict business suit, you can also afford "white bottom, black top". Like this? For example, wear white trousers and a black jumper.
What can you wear white trousers with?
If in the southern hot countries men wear light trousers with pleasure and everywhere, then in the northern latitudes the strong half of humanity is extremely cautious about the white color, being afraid to look ridiculous in them. And in vain. White trousers (men's) will look beautiful and even sexy on their owner, if you can successfully fit them into your wardrobe. And with this piece of clothing, socks and shoes should be combined.
White pants are considered summer wear. Therefore, in most cases, they can be worn without socks. But if the white trousers (men's) of a strict cut with arrows, then you can’t do without them here. In this case, socks should be combined with any accessory in clothing - a tie, a handkerchief. And no black tones.
White pants can be worn with shoes of any color. Models of brown, blue shades and burgundy are very appropriate. Red is probably not worth the risk. But blue suede shoes will look very impressive with white trousers. Black is best avoided. But if the kit contains white jeans, a black T-shirt and a jacket, thisdark shoes are appropriate.
White pants should fit a man perfectly. They can be either narrow or wide, but the lines must be kept clean without excessive folds and creases.
What to wear with a black jacket?
A black jacket is a very demanding and capricious item in a man's wardrobe. He does not tolerate slips and unsuccessful combinations. And with a skillful approach, it can give a man status and allows you to win some quite stylish looks.
It can be worn with more than just dress pants. For example, a black summer blazer goes well with polo shirts, jeans, chinos and even shorts. For such non-classical combinations in clothes, strict shoes are suitable. But sneakers or moccasins can ruin the look. For those who prefer sports shoes, we can recommend a black velor jacket. Together they look great. Blazers and jackets in dark colors can be worn everywhere - at work, leisure or business meetings. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment.
Tie choice
The tie is a very important and significant accessory in a man's wardrobe. Therefore, some rules should be followed. For a dark suit and shirt, a tie is always chosen one tone lighter than the suit. It's not hard to remember. If the suit is light and the shirt is dark, the tie should be light. One more rule. A light tie is chosen in the case of a light suit and shirt.
Conclusion
A little experimentation, creativity -and you will look stylish and attractive. Now you know in which cases the option "white bottom, black top" is appropriate. And by applying the rules of etiquette in the selection of onions, you can always look one hundred percent.
