It’s 6:30 in the morning and my alarm has been going off for the past 15 minutes. Currently, I am in Hartford Connecticut on business for a few days. Working in college admissions you will do a fair amount of travel for college fairs, high school visits and conferences. There is a national college fair taking place and it starts in a few hours from now. When packing outfits for trips of this nature it is good to come up with a “uniform” because you will want to look professional when meeting hundreds of prospective students and parents.
Here are a few pieces that will never go out of style in a “Business Look“:
- Navy Blazer : Very versatile and compatible with almost any pair of trousers from khakis to these plaid wool pants.
- White Button Up Shirt : When all else fails, the white button up shirt will be your best bet with any business look. It is a good idea to have a couple white button up. I own three with one have French cuff so that I can wear cuff links or silk knots.
- Plain White Pocket Square: Adding the simple and subtle detail of a plain white pocket square to your blazer’s chest pocket
- Burgundy Loafers: This color loafer is a switch from the typical chestnut brown that you may have in your closet. Burgundy loafers have more a prominent red under-tones. Pairing this color shoes with most navy, grey or khaki is a great way to add a polished look to you work wardrobe.
Make you own twist on the “Business Look“
Instead of going with the complete navy suit, I decided that a plaid pant would inject my sense of personal style and at the same time remain professionally classic. As a note, if you decided to go with a plaid or non-uniform pant avoid extremely loud colors because they may distract others from the focus of meeting with you which is to sell yourself.
It is warm enough to take a stroll without an overcoat, but, it is still breezy enough to throw on a scarf to keep warm. I found a great clothing store called “Stackpole Moore Tryon” that carries some great menswear. There is a portion of the shop that does custom men’s clothing and that section is over seen by Mr. Lawrence Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell has a long history in men’s style and was a great resource of information on all things sartorial.
The good ole days of college recruiting. I remember visiting each table wondering who would accept me. Luckily they all did, I just had to choose. Good stuff. Great classic wardrobe pieces.
Mr. Carraway
Hey Mr. Carraway,
Its a good time. Hartford NACAC is bumping!
I recently found your site and I think that you do a good job at show what having great style is all about. I wish more men understand what it take in the details. Thanks for the Blog!!!!
Hi Marlowe,
I am very happy that you enjoy my blog. Details are all what makes mens style great!
Bests,
Sabir
I like your dotted socks in that outfit.
Hi Gentleman’s Gazette,
Thanks, I love those socks.
Bests,
Sabir
I like the fit of the blazer, is it also from BR?
Yes this blazer is from Banana Republic.
– Sabir
Dear Sabir
I have looked all over for a pair slim fit cargo pants
I ran into this website and this is the exact type of slim cargo pants that i am looking for. I will be grateful if you could give me the website link to wear i can order them because i tried the onassis clothing link and it was no longer available. Thank you
Hi Ammar,
You may have to call http://www.OnassisClothing.com (their eCommerce site is being remodeled) at 212-966-8869. They may still have some of the cargo pants in store. If they are out of stock, try http://www.Uniqlo.com because they carry cargos as well.
– Sabir
I just found a sale at Lands End Canvas on slim fit cargos. Here is the link http://canvas.landsend.com/pp/mens-slim-fit-cargo-pants~226870_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::JA1&CM_MERCH=IDX_sale-_-men-_-pants-shorts&origin=index
– Sabir