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Clothing often demonstrates not only the social status of a person, but also his principles, even character. A lot depends on how a person dresses: the attitude of others around him, the speed of career advancement. The business style of a man is a vivid confirmation of this. Truly successful people are always very careful about choosing their wardrobe.

Why did they come up with a business style for men

The proverb «Meet by clothes …» is known to everyone without exception. But few people know that this observation of our ancestors has been scientifically confirmed. Scientists have proven that the world around you can be influenced simply by changing clothes. A well-dressed person will get help faster in a shopping center, in a restaurant they will be offered the best table — and this is true. Have you ever wondered why your colleague’s career is growing faster than yours? Is it because he is always dressed to the nines?

The success of a job interview often directly depends on the business style of clothing. If the presentation is made by a person in a perfectly fitting suit, they are listened to more attentively and favorably. Even the girl on the first date will surely appreciate your efforts to dress decently. Although, of course, you need to look good at the second meeting, and at all subsequent ones.

Coco Chanel once said, «You never get a second chance to make a first impression.» And these are not just beautiful words, they are completely true.

According to psychologists, it takes at least five years to correct the first negative impression received by a person on a subconscious-emotional level in just 30 seconds. Of course, they usually see off according to their minds, and a book cannot be judged by its cover … But think about it: why did you take this particular volume from the shelf? Is it because it is decorated more brightly and colorfully than the rest?

There are enough examples of how a person’s appearance affects others, even in history. After the first presidential debate between Nixon and Kennedy, radio listeners preferred the former, and television viewers favored the latter. From everything it turns out that Nixon spoke well, but Kennedy looked great — like an energetic man dressed in a purely business style. Nixon fared less well in this respect. As a result, the visual sensations of people prevailed over the auditory ones.

Research scientists lead to an unequivocal conclusion: others can be manipulated using their appearance. According to the data obtained, people at the prehistoric subconscious level evaluate a person according to the following signs and in the specified order:

Here we cannot change anything. But we can work on the next four estimates.

1. The way you carry yourself.

It includes height, head movement and body language. According to studies, tall people are initially offered higher salaries, most managers have a negative attitude towards people nodding their heads, and a constant smile on the face is perceived as weakness and sycophancy. Knowing these simple rules, it is much easier to build relationships with office bosses.

2. Appearance.

Nine-tenths of a person’s body is hidden under clothing. And this means that you need to choose your wardrobe with special care — this is the only way to make a positive impression on others.

3. Direct look.

You need to look into the eyes of the interlocutor from 40 to 60% of the time. If this is not done, the person may think that you are hiding something.

4. Speech.

The main thing is not what to say, but how to say, because 55% of communication is non-verbal.


Always dress appropriately for the moment. By dressing inappropriately for the occasion, you express disrespect for others. How will people evaluate a person who came to the theater in shorts? How would you be treated if you showed up like this at an interview? It’s unlikely to get a good job offer, right? In fact, we are evaluated a thousand times a day. And it is in our power to make sure that the opinion of others is positive.

The main types of business style men

Many people think that business style is always the same clothes, necessarily strict and certainly boring. In fact, there are several directions that a man can follow without going beyond business style.

conservative style.

In another way, it is called classic.

Such clothing must be worn by men working in companies with a strict dress code. This may be service in government agencies, work in the field of law, finance, etc.

Smart casual style.

From English, this term is translated as «smart-casual style.» Suitable for those men who work in the field of education or marketing, occupy certain positions in production,

Classics with elements of free style in these cases looks quite appropriate. For example, if a conservative business style implies the mandatory presence of a tie, then in these situations it can be abandoned.

Casual.

Many men working in the field of IT technologies, construction, medicine and some others prefer this type of business style.

In this case, no one will be surprised if a person wears moccasins and jeans to work. The main thing is not to overdo it with a sense of freedom, and not show up at the office in a beach outfit.

The official business style of a man implies the presence of a strict suit. Now both twos and threes are in fashion. Jackets can be double-breasted or single-breasted.

When choosing shoes, make sure that they are one tone darker than the suit. When a business suit is black, then the shoes should be the same.

If you want to look modern, use a play of color — a slight difference between the shades of a suit and shoes. Men’s shoes should be made of smooth leather: extra details like a belt or a pattern will look out of place.

Shirts for a business suit should be chosen in light, plain, made of cotton fabric and with long sleeves. No pockets or, moreover, prints!

Restraint is needed in all the details of the wardrobe. Rings, scarves and ties should be chosen in such a way that they are combined with each other and are fully consistent with the overall appearance. Inappropriate accessories can make you look funny or even vulgar.

Business style in men’s clothes

The main part of the office style are business suits. Moreover, often their choice is not connected with the requirements of the dress code, but with the desire of a man to look, albeit officially, but elegantly.

Business suits change little over time, for many people they have become completely familiar. But even such clothes can greatly transform a person — if you learn how to wear them correctly.

First of all, in the wardrobe you must have at least three business suits designed for weekdays. Colors are preferable to choose dark, but different tones: for example, black, dark gray and dark blue.

All costumes must be made of expensive fabric, and you should not spare money for this. If a thing is made of high-quality material, it will serve for a long time — even despite the fact that once every three months it will have to be dry-cleaned without fail. And, of course, a business suit should sit on a man like a glove — the success of negotiations or presentations often depends on the appearance of a person.

Jackets.

Double-breasted models have always been and are still considered the only solid jackets. They should be fastened in two ways: either on all buttons except the bottom, or only on the top. Jackets with a single button can not be called business.

You can unbutton all buttons only during lunch or when you are sitting in your work chair.

The jacket should be long enough to cover the buttocks. The vest should not be too tight. A single-breasted vest is suitable for a classic business jacket, a double-breasted vest for a tailcoat.

It is also allowed to wear a thin pullover or cardigan under business jackets. This style is considered easier, and is acceptable during working hours, free from official meetings.

Shirts.

A stylish business man is obliged to wear shirts made only from natural materials. Synthetics in this case is unacceptable: it does not look very aesthetically pleasing, and it loses significantly in comfort.

The sleeves of the shirt must be long, with solid cuffs peeking out from under the sleeves of the jacket by 1.5-2 cm. Cufflinks can only be worn on double cuffs with special slits.

Even if it’s summer outside, it’s out of status for a business man to come to work in a short-sleeved shirt. This is how the attendants usually dress.

A transparent shirt will also look inappropriate. But if for some reason there was no other option, wear a white T-shirt or T-shirt under it — this will help maintain decorum.

By the way, in the summer it is quite possible to wear a polo or checkered shirt — of course, without a jacket. The color of the shirt should be lighter than the darkest thread of the suit.

Shoes.

A man dressed in business style must wear classic shoes. The choice can be stopped on «oxfords» of any kind: with lacing, perforation, rounded toe. It is better to have shoes in both black and brown.

The classic style does not allow wearing shoes with all sorts of decorations. Sneakers and especially sandals are also completely inappropriate — even if the office is very hot. Men who prefer to change their shoes at work can be advised to wear Oxfords with thin soles.

Now for the socks. They should be high, fit the foot tightly, and be combined in color with trousers and shoes. For example, black or navy blue socks go well with navy pants with black shoes. The same with socks of other colors. But the practical ones themselves, of course, are black socks — they can be worn with almost any shoes and clothes.

Accessories.

The belt must be chosen so that it is combined with trousers and shoes, and the length is only slightly larger than the waist circumference.

The optimal length of the tie is up to the middle of the belt buckle. If you wear a tie that is too long or too short, it will look ridiculous and even sloppy. The type of knot depends on the style of the shirt, and its width is measured along the lapels of the jacket. However, in the widest part, in any case, it should not exceed 10 cm.

The color of the tie should be darker than the shirt. A black tie will look good with a black business suit. But such clothes are most appropriate in case of mourning, so do not abuse them in everyday life.

A watch on a leather strap looks more elegant than a watch on a metal bracelet.

A business man is allowed to wear only two types of jewelry: a wedding ring and a tie clip. Other jewelry may only be worn on less formal occasions.

Business style for men in summer

In hot weather, wearing heavy jackets and tight trousers is not very comfortable. But if the company has adopted a certain dress code, then in any case it has to be observed. It is important to understand here that these norms are not a stupid whim of the authorities, not just loyalty to the traditions of the company, but in some way a necessity. Imagine how a customer will react to a bank employee who meets him in a Hawaiian shirt. Hardly imbued with confidence, right? So you have to match. And in order not to suffer in the summer from clothes that are not too comfortable at this time of the year, try to learn a few simple rules.

Summer men’s suit.

Try to make the summer version of your business suit as light and breathable as possible — this directly depends on the cut of the clothes and the properties of the fabric. If you choose the right model, you will sweat less and your skin will stop being irritated.

Suits and shirts made of cotton or fine linen are very comfortable in summer. Sometimes manufacturers add a little synthetic to these fabrics — so that the clothes do not wrinkle. Another option is to purchase a shirt made of artificial viscose fabric, which absorbs moisture well, lets air through and is very pleasant to the touch.

According to the laws of physics, light surfaces heat up less than dark ones. Based on this, you need to choose the color of a summer business suit. Suitable for both white and all its shades, as well as blue, gray and light beige tones. The fabric should be plain or with a small geometric pattern: checkered, herringbone, narrow stripes, etc.

In summer, men’s business style allows for cropped trousers and wearing a sports jacket. To make it not so hot, you can wear short-sleeved shirts — and they are worn both under a jacket and just with trousers. The only thing is to choose shirts that are a couple of tones lighter than the suit.

In some offices, informal business style — or, as it is also called, «free Friday style» is acceptable. In this case, you can forget about a tie and even a jacket for a while, and wear wide-cut trousers. Fitted shirts are also acceptable, especially if they emphasize the man’s athletic physique. But remember: if you have already neglected a tie, the shirt collar must be perfectly cut and sewn.

Employees of firms that do not have too strict dress code requirements are allowed to wear knitwear. But you should not abuse the patience of the authorities: if you have already decided to come to work in a T-shirt, give preference to the polo model — with buttons and a collar.

Men’s shoes in summer.

The business style of men’s clothing usually involves dark-colored shoes — black or brown. But in the summer, some concessions are possible, and employees are allowed to walk in moccasins or Oxfords with perforated tops. Socks for such shoes are suitable from cotton jersey, not too long. They must be white or match the color of the trousers.

Summer shoes can be beige or gray, blue or dark green. The main thing is that it looks quite restrained and matches the style of a man’s business suit.

Summer accessories.

A tie should be chosen in the correct shape, medium width and, of course, from high-quality material. It can be the color of the suit or, conversely, contrasting with it. But in any case — monophonic and discreet.

A stylish business man will never wear a cheap belt — it looks ridiculous and spoils the reputation. Such an accessory should be made of natural, well-dressed leather. The clasp should look neat and restrained.

Business style is not welcome too catchy, with large stones, cufflinks. They should not be conspicuous, but at the same time they must be made of precious metals and be in harmony with the tie clip.

Expensive watches emphasize the status of a man and look organic even with a suit in an informal business style.

If a person works with documents, he cannot do without a folder for papers or a briefcase. These accessories should also be made of expensive leather, but without unnecessary decorations.

Business style men in 2018

In a strict business suit, all men, regardless of age and build, look elegant and solid at the same time. The main thing is to choose the right size, tone and model of such a suit.

Fashion trends change from season to season. In 2018, classic suits appeared on sale, which will certainly be in demand for a long time to come. By following the tips below, you can create a truly stylish wardrobe for yourself.

Popular color accents.

This year, clothing designers are paying the main attention to the color of a business suit. The trend is still classic tones — black, gray and brown. But along with them, other shades are also gaining popularity: snow white and sunny yellow, purple and blue, coral and mustard. In stores, you can even find “triples”, in which several colors are combined at once, which looks not only original, but also very stylish.

Troika suits

A stylish business man wearing a «troika» always makes a favorable impression on others and easily wins people over.

Such costumes are worn not only for business negotiations, but also for social events, and even for a date with a girl. And it’s almost impossible to imagine a modern groom in any other clothes.

«Troika» is better not to choose in the store, but to sew to order — only in this case it will sit perfectly on the figure. If you show up at a business meeting in a suit whose tailoring quality leaves much to be desired, this will have a bad effect on your reputation. And one more thing: special attention should be paid to the vest, thanks to which the image of a business person becomes brighter and more versatile.

Single breasted suits.

Single-breasted suits for business men, sewn in a classic style, are still in trend. They are suitable both for negotiations and for everyday going to work. Such a suit makes it clear to others that the person who put it on has a great sense of style.

With the help of different colors, you can vary the degree of «solemnity» of clothing. If a model of black, brown or blue is quite suitable for working in the office, then it is better to come to a party in a brighter suit.

Double-breasted suits.

Although they appeared several hundred years ago, they remain popular to this day. Initially, the purpose of such costumes was to hide figure flaws. Today, trousers and jackets are made fitted, and when tailoring the latter, attention is focused on the V-neck. A man in a double-breasted suit looks serious and at the same time very stylish.

Velvet suits.

Fashion designers have recently been trying to dilute the severity of classic costumes, for which they use not only a variety of colors, but also non-standard materials.

In 2018, stylish business suits for men made of velvet began to come into fashion. Thanks to luxurious fabrics and bright colors, the image of a respectable person has undergone major changes.

The dominance of dark shades in business clothes is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Today, men are offered suits in brown, green and even purple velvet, creating a casual look. People who are not afraid of experiments put on velvet suits even for official meetings — and at the same time look very presentable.

Trendy plaid suits.

According to the general opinion, English gentlemen wore only plaid suits, which looked stylish and very impressive. Today, a man who follows British traditions is perceived as a person who is well versed in fashion and has exquisite taste.

This year’s plaid suit is a versatile piece of clothing that is easy to pair with other wardrobe items. This kind of classic received a new round of popularity thanks to the spring and summer collections of Boggett Vance and Jeremy Hackett. Designers believe that such an outfit makes a man look not only stylish, but also aristocratic.

Men’s suits for the summer.

For several seasons in a row, linen summer suits were at the top of popularity. But this year, fashion favors cotton. However, clothing made from light and breathable linen is still in demand due to the variety and uniqueness of models. First of all, you should pay attention to stylish clothes from Tigerof Sweden or Ermenegildo Zegna. Models in wide vertical stripes and suits in airy shades will be quite appropriate at a summer party.

Fashion accessories for the business style of a man

Fashion accessories are understood as numerous little things that complement and characterize the style of a person’s clothing.

People of every era had their favorite and even must-have «toys». For example, men in the 14th-15th centuries did not leave the house without leather bags attached to their belts, in which money lay.

In the Middle Ages, a person’s attractiveness was often measured by the aesthetic richness of the ornaments they possessed.

During the late Gothic period, a wide variety of wallets of various sizes and shapes appeared. The richer the owner of such a wallet was, the more expensive the accessory was made of. And if ordinary people could well be content with leather, then for the nobility products were made of silk and velvet. During the Renaissance, nothing changed in this respect.

However, at the beginning of the 20th century, the bag ceased to be just a decorative accessory and gradually began to turn into a business one. In the 20s of the last century, envelope bags appeared, a little later bags in the form of folders saw the light, after some time — “bags for cars”. Then it was time for suitcase bags and briefcase bags. After the end of the Second World War, people walked around with rather voluminous bags, wearing them mainly on their belts.

As for briefcases, their first copies appeared in the 19th century and were used by lawyers, financiers and officials. The officers flaunted leather tablets, but the students were content with the usual strap, with which they intercepted a stack of books. Schoolchildren wore satchels, sometimes briefcases. The latter in those days did not have handles, so they had to be worn under the armpit.

Briefcases were made from black or dark green leather, much less often from brown. The skin could be either smooth or granular. Products made from soft mutton skin (morocco leather), and even more so from crocodile, were much more expensive. However, imitations of the latter were often encountered. Portfolio owners attached their monogram to them and closed them with a special lock. To make the products last longer, their lower corners were reinforced with metal strips. Officials usually walked around with large black briefcases, on the lid of which the name of this or that organization was embossed.

Today, there are so many varieties of these accessories, and the fittings are so rich that it is sometimes quite difficult to choose a product to your liking. On the other hand, different colors and shapes, materials used and a variety of design solutions — all this allows a man to choose the right bag for almost any occasion.

Today, people prefer the following models of bags:

Classic briefcases.

Such products made of high-quality material perfectly complement the image of a business man who has a subtle sense of style. In addition, these briefcases are perfectly combined with classic suits.




Today, a portfolio is not at all something angular and voluminous. This is a rather elegant product, devoid of sharp corners and designed not only for carrying documents, but also for creating a certain image.

Messenger bag.

The messenger bag is a messenger bag on the shoulder. Such models are very convenient for walking around the city and give the impression of exquisite negligence. Such bags are held in high esteem not only by students, but also by true connoisseurs of elegant accessories. Prices for such products can vary quite a lot, here a lot depends on the material of manufacture. The most common models are velveteen, suede, leather and denim. Zippers or buttons are most often used as fasteners. To create an image of a business person, a bag made of high quality leather is best suited.

Messengers — I agree, but what are newsboybags? I did not find it in yandex. But there is: a shoulder bag — vertical, there is a horizontal shoulder bag, a tablet, writing in Russian messenger. Business and casual style.

Travel bag (Holdall).

Great stylish bag for a business man going on a trip. Most often it looks like a smooth leather suitcase with an interesting finish.




Bag-case (Camerabag).

It looks like a bag that mailmen carry, only much more compact. It is convenient to carry a variety of things in an oblong-shaped bag — for example, video cameras and cameras.

Bag-bag (Totebag).

A kind of opposition to classical portfolios. Nevertheless, such a bag is very convenient, compact and looks pretty solid, no matter what color they are. Best paired with a business casual suit.

Clutch.

«Clutch» is translated from English as «grab». Not so long ago, this type of bag was considered an exclusively female accessory. But one day the designers of men’s collections decided to correct this «injustice».




Of course, the bag had to be redesigned for men. The range was expanded, some models increased in size.

The clutch does not have any kind of straps or handles, and this is its main distinguishing feature. This handbag goes well with classic business suits, as well as with casual clothes. A man with such an accessory in his hands looks elegant and representative at the same time.

Where to buy men’s leather business style bags

The highest quality of BRIALDI is the result of many successive operations, the first of which is the selection of material. Only 10% of the leather produced worldwide meets our requirements, and not all of it is honored to become the basis for our products. Only the highest quality raw materials, carefully selected by our specialists, are worthy of turning into a BRIALDI bag. But first, the skin is cut, doubled, leveled, glued, sanded, sanded and re-sanded and dyed.

Our policy towards employees is also aimed at creating bags of the highest quality. They are not limited in time and are not required to issue a certain number of products per week. We do not strive to do as much as possible — we want each bag to be the result of thoughtful and painstaking work, with special attention to detail, without which a high-end product is unthinkable.

Each BRIALDI product is a true handmade masterpiece, because we select our employees as carefully as we select the leather for our bags. All of them are true masters of their craft, for whom an excellent result of work is the only possible result of painstaking creation, and the pursuit of excellence is a constant motivator.

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Business style men’s leather bags in our catalog