Style Notes

By Doug Kidd

Executive Summary:

Let you wardrobe reflect the current season.

Business dress for the warmer months

As COVID begins to dissipate, and the warmer summer months are around the corner, how do these multiple changing climates affect what should one wear to work? One thing is for sure, the business environment is more complex than ever. Will today present a video conference? Will I be client facing? What will the senior partners be wearing? What will my peers be wearing? These are very valid questions that might be surging through your mind.

From a clothier’s perspective, one thing to consider is the climate when dressing for the season. Although many folks have concentrated on “year-round” clothing when building a wardrobe, spring and summer offer an opportunity to wear seasonal fabrics and colors that are cooler, more comfortable, and offer the effect of spring and summer sensibilities. Silk, cotton, linen, and new technical fibers in the industry allow men and women alike to take advantage of looks that typically aren’t worn in the cooler months. It’s one of the advantages of living in a four-season area of the country. Let your wardrobe reflect the temperature around you.

Don’t forget to allow your shoes to also complement the lighter looks in your outfits! Shoes define the outfit, and make sure they are kept in top notch condition – they are often that the first part of an ensemble that catches the eye!

Doug Kidd is with Tom James Company. He is an image consultant and clothier. Reach him at d.kidd@tomjames.com

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Doug Kidd is with Tom James Company. He is an image consultant and clothier. Reach him at d.kidd@tomjames.com