The finest clothing made is a person’s skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this. ~Mark Twain

Mark Twain was right. The ideal beauty is bestowed beneath the layers we wear. However, in almost every business setting there is a code of clothing attire that we must adhere to. The truth is, the people you come into contact will instantly judge you. Yes, it’s sad but true. It’s all inherent in our brains, coded, and hard to break. Of course, the best thing to do is conform. And by conforming, the first thing you must consider is the extent to which you ‘accessorize’ yourself.

What Are Accessories
Accessories can include rings, necklaces, perfumes, pins, sparkles, earrings, and even tattoos. Accessories communicate to the world who you are as an individual. Accessories reflect the attention to detail you give yourself every morning and the impression you want to give other people.

Jewelry Overboard
The basic rule of thumb in the business setting is that less is more. For example, men should not wear earrings. They were popular for a year or two but quickly went out of style. Get over it. Secondly, women should not wear earrings that dangle or extend more than 1.5″ from the earlobe. Jewelry pins are commonly worn as fashion statements. However, jewelry pins should not be whistles, bells, talking pumpkins, or anything that’s going to distract easily. The safest thing to do is check with your employers fashion attire handbook. Some office places allow bangle bracelets while others do not. If your handbook does not specify a questionable accessory, the best thing to do is ask management.

Pocket Protector Pat
When your at work, you should never carry a plastic or eraseable pen. This especially holds true if you’re a left-handed individual like myself. You’ll be walking around the office with a giant blue ink smudge running from your pinky to your middle finger. The best thing to do is invest in an overpriced pen from Office Max or Office Depot. While you’re investing in that pen, be sure to purchase a tame briefcase and umbrella (preferably black in color).

Written By: Caffeine Marketing