CUBA'S - techlife magazine

men
KeeP It SImPle
Conservative suit in
a neutral, darker colour.
avoid double-breasted
jackets, which can
look overdone.
WhIte COllaR
dress shirt in white
or neutral colour to
match the suit.
all tIeD uP
a tie, always, but no
skinny, wide, clip-on or
zipper ties. Use a wider
knot and hang to the
waistline. Use the tie to
add colour to an outfit.
accessorize with a
simple tie clip.
BaSIC BlaCK
executive-length
black socks.
Well heeleD
Polished, dark or
black shoes.
aBOut OuR exPeRt
RuleS Of thumB
Wear a suit jacket that can
be buttoned two-thirds
of the way up and still be
comfortable while seated.
Use a briefcase or
portfolio for documents.
Women should carry a
purse for personal items;
it should be in excellent
condition and a solid or
neutral colour.
Keep hair and fingernails
well groomed.
Keep brightly coloured
items to a minimum.
Choose one piece as a
pop of colour – too much
makes you look eccentric.
Choose one good piece
of jewelry. More than
that is distracting.
What nOt tO WeaR
Piercings other than
traditional earrings
excessive or gaudy jewelry
brightly coloured outfits
short skirts or anything
ill-fitting
Very high heels
exposed tattoos
anything with writing on it
Perfume or cologne
Karmen Masson, executive director of suit Yourself, understands
the importance of dressing well. as a young lawyer, “I really
experienced the difference in treatment that you get when you
present yourself well,” she says. Masson was formerly the executive
legal counsel to the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s bench and
currently teaches business law as a sessional instructor in NaIt’s
department of Continuing education.
photo by jason ness
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