When working with a strict dress code, the
simplest way to inject your personality is with a unique haircut or hairstyle.
Opt
for
a
look
that’s
modern
yet
professional, like a short cut that’s a little
longer on top for a relaxed pompadour.
For those who like to make a statement, try a close shave on the sides, with extra length on top.
Slicked-back styles are always popular. Ask your stylist for a square cut that’s a little longer on the top and sides so hair
can be combed back and styled.
Just because you’re required to wear button-down shirts at work doesn’t mean you have
to suffer in boring hues and drab stripes. Shop around for colorful shirts in interesting patterns,
like
monochrome
polka dots or a madras fabric. When opting for a bold look, always remember to keep the rest of your outfit relatively
simple to balance things out.
William Henry offers a variety of unique accessories to add flair to a rigid dress code.
Cuff Links: Let your personality shine through with cool cuff links, like a pair studded with gemstones or finished with antique gold plating.
Pocket Knives: A wearable pocket knife pendant will look excellent paired with your new colorful button-down.
Money Clips: This utilitarian accessory gets an update from William Henry, such as the Geneva ‘RMP’ clip with inlaid mother of pearl.
If your workplace dress code dictates a simple suit jacket and pants, let your style peek out with a pair of interesting socks. You can keep things traditional with stripes or checkers, or get wild with animal prints or patterns featuring plants or flowers. Believe it or not, dress socks come in every pattern and color under the sun, so you’re sure to find a pair that’s quirky. We’ve even seen socks adorned with different types of food!
Ditch boring black dress shoes and shop around for something more exciting. These days, dress shoes come in many traditional styles, but are updated using non-traditional colors; for example, cognac-colored wing tip shoes complete with maroon-striped soles. You can also customize a pair of shoes you already own by swapping out the laces for a bright colored pair.
Liven up a simple suit with a pop of color using a pocket square. There are dozens of ways
to fold a pocket square, such as:
Straight Fold: Fold the fabric in thirds horizontally so it both fits inside and runs parallel to your suit pocket.
Three Point Fold: Fold the square diagonally, with the points just barely matching. Fold the left side towards the right, and up to the right of the first point, then fold the right side straight across the left.
Puff Fold: Pinch the center of the square, and use your other hand to fold the fabric
in half and bring the hem to the center.
Shop a variety of collar options for
a
subtle
personality
to
way an
to
add
otherwise
simple shirt.
Club
Collar:
features
rounded points
Cutaway Collar: a wide, spread collar that is “cut
away”
and
therefore
shorter than usual
Forward-Point
Collar:
also known as a straightpoint collar, features a narrow
opening,
looks best with a tie
and
Complete your look with a smart briefcase or bag. With this accessory, avoid trendy colors or patterns and instead focus on finding a quality bag that will last for years and go with any outfit. We recommend a sleek black leather bag with chrome zippers and hardware.
William Henry is an American luxury brand offering men’s cuff links made from exotic materials and forged metals. Our new cuff link collection is designed to appeal to men with strong and distinctive personalities, using materials such as 100-million-year-old fossil dinosaur bone, carbon fiber, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, and hand forged mokume gane, once used to
decorate the hilts of Samurai swords. William Henry also offers writing instruments, money clips, key chains, and men’s jewelry. For more information, please visit www.williamhenry.com.