Terrapin Clothiers is pleased to offer student pricing on high-quality business professional
clothing from Jos. A Bank, Custom Suits by Semanco, and Allen-Edmonds. Please register
here to see our full
line of products and prices. (Registration is free for University of Maryland students)
Professional Dress for men always consists of a suit. While there are many different types of suits, in the business environment, it is important to be conservative in your dress. During the interview process, be sure to wear clothes that convey a professional image and will not distract the interviewer from you and your skills.
Suit: A conservative suit will be dark blue, charcoal, gray, or in some instances black. Light colored suits are typically not considered to be conservative professional dress and should be avoided during interviews and in conservative corporate cultures. A suit does not mean a sports coat and slacks! A professional suit should have a matching coat and pants.
Shirt: Professional dress also consists of an ironed shirt. A white shirt is considered the most conservative and will always be accepted as professional. Blue and slightly off white shirts are generally accepted as professional dress, but once again, the focus should be on you, not your clothes. Be sure to pick a color shirt that not only matches your suit jacket and slacks, but also does not distract from your talents as an applicant or employee. Terrapin Clothiers offers student prices on suits from Jos A Bank and Semanco
Tie: Professional dress always consists of a tie. The tie should have a professional knot Also, the tie should match the shirt and suit combo that you are wearing. Avoid loud and busy patterns as they may not match the rest of your suit and can distract your interviewer, boss, or client. Terrapin Clothiers offers student prices on ties from Jos. A Bank
Socks: Professional socks are dark in color, typically black or dark blue. White socks are never considered business professional. Terrapin Clothiers offers student discounts on professional socks from Jos. A Bank.
Belt: Business Professional dress requires a belt or suspenders. Leather belts are more common in today's business environment. Be sure that the color of your belt matches the color of your shoes. Avoid excessively large belt buckles- a professional belt buckle will be small and simple. Terrapin Clothiers offers student prices on belts from Jos. A Bank and Allen-Edmonds.
Shoes: Professional shoes must be low-cut, lace-up shoes with a fine leather grain capable of being polished. Never wear brown shoes with a black suit. Be sure that your belt and shoes are the same color. It is not unusual for professional shoes to cost just as much or more than a suit. A pair of top-quality shoes is a good investment because they can be re-soled as-needed and last for decades. Terrapin Clothiers offer student prices on professional shoes from Jos. A Bank and Allen-Edmonds.
In addition to clothes, when dressing in business professional attire it is important to be well groomed. Men should be clean shaven or have all facial hair neatly trimmed. All body art such as tattoos need to be completely hidden from site. In general, it is not considered professional for men to wear earrings.
Watches and non flashy rings are acceptable. Cologne is not necessary, and in some instances discouraged. If you do wear a fragrance, it should be very light in order to not overwhelm your interviewer, boss, or client.
Remember, your professional dress says a lot about you. While it is not necessary to spend excessive amounts of money on your clothes, in the business environment it is easy to tell quality clothes from cheap clothes.
A savvy young professional can purchase 2 high quality suites, 3 or 4 high quality shirts and 4 or 5 ties and mix and match those items to make it seem as if he has many more suits than he does. Keep this in mind when looking for professional attire. Look to buy shirts, ties and suits that you can interchange with each other to make your budget stretch as far as possible. If you are aware of this strategy when buying professional clothes you will be able to afford a much higher quality suit and successfully convey a high quality professional image.
Terrapin Clothiers offers business professional attire from Jos. A Bank, Custom Suits by Semanco, and Allen-Edmonds. We invite you to register to see the full line of men's business professional clothing and the substantial student discounts available to Terrapin Clothiers customers.
Registration is free for University of Maryland
students with an ".edu" email address.
