Finding The Perfect Business Tuxedo

By James V. Santerino

Your abilities, experience and knowledge are important for success in the business world. This is true. However, your image is equally important. People will often judge you and your success by their first impression of you. So, you might be curious how you will benefit from acquiring a quality business tuxedo.

When you mix and mingle in the business world, it is extremely important to create a good image and send out a message of competence and success. If you make a bad first impression, you may never be able to undo the damage. The last thing you want to do is start off on negative terms with potential clients and business associates.

All of this is so unnecessary. If you had been dressed differently, so that as soon as you walk into the room you give the impression that you are a strong, confident businessman, your words and actions will be much more powerful. You will already seem like a winner in their eyes.

This may seem a little over the top. It's not. Companies spend huge amounts of money employing psychologists and consultants to tell them exactly what you have just read.

Think for a moment about the following scenario. Who would be more well-received by prospective customers: someone dressed in normal business attire or someone strikingly debonair in a well-made business tuxedo?

Your appearance doesn't simply reflect upon you. It also says a lot about the company you represent and how they expect to do business.

A good business tuxedo is essentially a power suit.

The concept of power dressing is an old one. It came into vogue in the 1990s, but it is still valid today. A simple, classic business tux makes a strong statement of competence and ability. Look for a basic black, single breasted, woolen tux. Your shirt should be crisp, clean, white with a button down collar. Your tie should be classic black, and your shoes should be patent leather - black and shiny.

You should follow this basic style when wearing a business tuxedo. If you must, you could wear a very dark blue tuxedo, but never anything but a white shirt and dark, matching tie. - 29959

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