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Dress the Way You Want to Be Addressed
"The way you dress is an expression of your personality"
-Allesandro Michele, Designer.
In business dining, attire is one of the keys to giving the best first impression of yourself in a professional context. In choosing business attire for attending business dining, you need to know the dress code in advance. The dress code may depend on the place or purpose for which the related business dining is held [1]. Normally, the host will inform the dress code of the meeting. If not, as a guest, you need to ask for it. If you are the host, make sure that you know the suitable dress code for the restaurant you choose and inform your guest about it.
Black tie is the formal dress code used for business dining. Black tie events symbolize elegance and professionalism. It is about formality and following the rules. If this is the dress code mentioned in the invitation, make sure that you wear black-tie attire and master the table manner. Another dress code for business dining is the casual business dress code. This dress code conveys formality and professionalism in a more casual way than the black tie.
Shirt
Pants or Skirts
Men and women should avoid jeans in business dining. Wearing pants is a must to show professionalism. To give elegance and a formal impression, wear dark-colored pants like black, dark grey, or dark blue. Women are allowed to wear a knee-length pencil skirt that is not too tight.
Shoes
Accessories
The color of shoes you use must be compatible with your outfit color. Men can wear dark-colored dress shoes. Note that the shoes you wear are well polished. Women can wear flats or low to medium-high heels. Note that the shoes must be closed-toe.
Men and women are allowed to use accessories like watches or decorative buttons. Mind whom you meet in your meeting, do not wear too many accessories. Wearing excessive accessories can give the impression of showing off to the people you meet.
In general, the outfits used for business dining must be compatible with the occasion being held [3]. The level of formality of business dining depends on the location and type of dinner being held. Therefore, having outfit references for business dress codes is important. Click this for business casual advice for women and this for business casual advice for men. This reference might inspire you on what you should wear for your business dining.
Business Attire References
References
[1]. S. R. Schneider, A. C. says: M. in O. Z. says: G. G. says: F. D. says: S. R. says: and T. A. says: “Business dinner etiquette: Proper manners for dining with clients,” Gentleman's Gazette, 28-Jan-2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/business-dinner-etiquette/. [Accessed: 15-Mar-2022].
[2]. “What to wear to a business dinner,” Indeed Career Guide, 08-Mar-2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-to-wear-to-a-business-dinner. [Accessed: 15-Mar-2022].
[2]. “10 Ways to Demonstrate Your Business Dinner Etiquette (with Tips).” Indeed Career Guide, Indeed, 31 Mar. 2021, https://news24lite.com/www
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