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Business style - clothes designed for work, formal meetings, office visits. It is characterized by strict requirements for appearance.
Characteristic features of Business
  • Simple cut;
  • Monochrome clothing in basic, muted or pastel colors;
  • Non-rigid fabrics;
  • Minimal accessories;
  • A complete costume set.

The emergence of business style

Business, office, strict style first appeared in the men's wardrobe. The appearance in the modern sense dates back to 1789. Then the business outfit was a three-piece suit, and traditionally black. Of course, women could only dream of trousers then and their traditional "business" outfit was tight corsets and uncomfortable dresses. Business suit of 1900 Women began to master the elements of men's wardrobe, namely trousers, at the end of the 19th century. Naturally, the public for the most part did not understand such fashion and wearing pants for a woman was a risky, dangerous business.

Those who did not dare to such experiments quickly mastered bloomers - skirt trousers, which allowed you to follow all the rules of the dress code, but at the same time not to get confused in skirts and generally feel quite comfortable. After the First World War, when women demonstrated incredible fortitude – flying airplanes, cleaning the streets, working at fire stations, the public was forced to admit that a woman deserves the same right to choose clothes as a man.

Now women could wear trousers, jackets and business style became available to everyone. Business suit 1930 Since 1930, the business style has changed - different styles, colors and prints were in fashion, but the very essence of strict clothing did not undergo serious changes.

Style principles

Business style, unlike many others, does not tolerate compromises - therefore, "strict" is always synonymous with "business". The basic principles that must be observed when choosing clothes for a business wardrobe:

  • Simple cut. Clothes should not "hang", but the cut should be clear, simple. Jackets fitted or semi-fitted, trousers according to the figure or straight - no intricate lines, unexpected shapes;

Simple cut

  • Calm palette. Initially, strict clothing was of basic colors - white, black or gray, but over time the palette expanded - muted colors were added - dark green, dark blue, burgundy, as well as pastel - delicate shades for trouser and skirt suits;

Calm palette

  • Non-crumbling fabrics. This rule applies to costume fabric, which is used for sewing jackets, jackets, skirts and trousers. For sewing, tweed, gabardine, tiar, polyester are used;
  • Minimum of accessories. These are clothes for official events and work, where there is no place for large jewelry and its abundance, hairpins, brooches and other trifles - nothing should distract from the case;
  • Complete set. Classics involve the use of all the necessary elements - a blouse or shirt, trousers or a skirt and necessarily a jacket or jacket;
  • Neatness and tidiness. Shirts and blouses should always be fresh, trousers ironed. Not even a hint of negligence is allowed.

Types of business style

Formal

Formal or strict business style is the very classic that arises in the head at the mention of the dress code. It does not give a hint of femininity and sexuality, does not allow tight-fitting trousers, does not accept short sleeves, and tights are mandatory even in summer.

In modern society, such strict rules for the wardrobe of employees are rarely put forward, but sometimes you can still find such an outfit in bank employees or in the offices of politicians. Formal style

Everyday

Casual business or office style is a business casual. Business casual is a substyle of casual style, based on the creation of simple, comfortable everyday images. Business casual is much more democratic than formal. Images in the style of business-casual are less demanding - they allow the use of different fabrics, light shoes, different cuts of trousers - sometimes even jeans.

Of course, it was possible to single out the everyday business as an independent substyle, not connected with casual, but this does not make sense, since business-casual perfectly reflects the adaptation of style to everyday life. Casual style

Informal

The informal business style in many large companies is called the "Friday style". This is due to the fact that in the conditions of a rigid dress code on Fridays, employees are allowed to slightly compromise the rules of the enterprise and come to work without a jacket - only in a shirt or blouse, add bright jewelry or let their hair down. Informal style The business style is reflected in the sports style of clothing. Sports business style, as a kind of sport-style, is the most relaxed option for compiling an official wardrobe. Shirts here are replaced by T-shirts and T-shirts, trousers with jeans, shoes - with white sneakers or sneakers.

Business Apparel Brands

Almost all manufacturers have business lines and generally single things for the office, with the exception of highly specialized ones. You can choose a stylish set of clothes for the office or important negotiations from at least 5 well-known brands. With all the sophistication of things, they successfully fit into the requirements of the dress code. The assortment includes skirt and trouser suits, shirts, dresses.

Business style

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Elegant dress

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Stylish costume

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Giorgio Armani , an Italian fashion house, a well-known luxury clothing manufacturer, also has stylish sets. The choice, of course, is less than that of Charuel - after all, Armani covers several stylistic directions at once, but the presented business outfits will definitely appeal if you like strict, restrained clothes. Shirts, tops, blouses, suits, as well as classic shoes – all in one place.

Costume

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White jacket

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Hugo Boss please with bold decisions – almost always in the catalog you can find a bright business pantsuit, a trendy shirt and a bag suitable for a business image.

Pink costume

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White blouse

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Thom Browne is an option for those who are looking for a slightly informal, but at the same time suitable for the concept of business clothes. Suits, skirts, shirts, stylish sweaters and other wardrobe items.

Business style

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Business bow

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The Danish fashion brand Selected Femme targets young people between the ages of 20 and 35 and offers fashionable sets of classic clothes. Interestingly, designers manage to balance between traditional rigor and modern trends. Here you can pick up everything - from shirts to outerwear.

Beige costume

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Shoes in business style

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Classic business wardrobe

It is very difficult to assemble a classic business wardrobe and not turn it into a business casual - modern clothing manufacturers are increasingly moving away from the rules of the traditional dress code and giving "indulgences" and assembling a "classic" seems just an unrealistic task.

For a formal and business wardrobe you will need:

  • Costume. It is allowed to choose a trouser, skirt or suit with a classic dress-case. Pay attention to the colors - it is desirable to use dark shades, as well as the style of the trousers - you can not choose narrow and tight models, as well as flared and too wide. Only classic straight trousers are allowed. If you choose a dress or skirt - the length should not be above the knee and not lower than the middle of the lower leg;

Basic classic costume

  • Blouse or shirt. Be sure to have a closed neckline made of opaque fabric. The color is classic white, in some cases it is permissible to use blue or pastel shirts.

Basic classic blouse

  • Tights. Tights from 5 den are an indispensable thing in the wardrobe even in summer.

You can buy a pantsuit, a suitable skirt, a dress and several models of blouses and combine them with each other to feel different every day, but follow all the rules of formal business style. Shoes are classic with heels of any length, but not a thin stiletto. Also make sure that the chosen model is matte and does not contain excessive fittings. Some organizations ban lacquered shoes. Classic shoes The bag is a classic leather of a simple style. The bag should not have excess accessories - rivets, belts, drawings. Business Bags

Casual business wardrobe

For everyday wardrobe business-casual are suitable:

  • Pants. There may be shortened, tight-fitting, flared, most importantly - with a hint of a business suit;

Business Casual Pants

  • Jeans. Classic straight or slightly narrowed cut without small details, scuffs, embroideries;

Jeans business casual

  • Shirts and blouses. Different shades are allowed - from restrained and calm to brighter - red, blue, yellow. Also in the case of allowed models with a cutout, of course, moderate;
  • Blazer. It can be a bright or calm shade. Models are both fitted and looser. Blazers and jackets with a pattern - stripe, scar, diamond are also allowed;
  • Dress. In addition to the case allowed in the formal wardrobe, in everyday business it is permissible to use other silhouettes - a trapezoid, a pencil. The length is also variable, but it is better to comply with the requirements of the classics and choose models no shorter than the middle of the knee.

Business casual dresses A freer choice in shoes - here you can already wear lacquered boats even on a thin, but medium-height heel, loafers, boots, ballet flats.

Hair & Makeup

The hairstyle should be neat, without unnecessary curls, accessories in the form of elastic bands or hairpins. The traditional option is hair gathered in a bun on the back of the head. It is desirable to smooth the hair on the top of the head so that the strands do not get knocked out. Hairstyle for business style Makeup is calm, natural. At the same time, it is also better not to wear a strict suit without makeup - it will emphasize all the imperfections of the skin, complexion, wrinkles. Pay attention to nude makeup with natural shades. Lips can be covered with glitter without sparkles or calm lipstick. Makeup Pay attention to the manicure - no bright colors and ultra-long nails. Like the whole image, the nail design is calm, the length is moderate. Color – nude, pastel, muted.

Business style for men

For men, like women, it is important to adhere to the rules - strictness, calmness, lack of accents to attract attention. The main task of the men's costume is to give its owner solidity, professionalism.

Basic men's formal wardrobe includes:

  • 2-3 classic costumes of two or three. It is preferable for men to choose not black models, but gray shades, since the black suit is intended for formal events. The cut is classic for both trousers and jackets. No chinos or joggers are allowed in the formal wardrobe;

Men's costume

  • Classic shirts are white or blue with long sleeves. It is better to get at least 3-4 shirts, so that there is always an opportunity to wear fresh;

Men's shirt

  • A tie that will be combined with a suit, dark colors, without a bright print. If there are several suits, it is better to choose a tie for each.

Neckwear Shoes are classic shoes with a rounded nose on a lace of black or dark brown color. Accessories – watches, the previously mentioned tie, cufflinks. Shoes The hairstyle should correspond to the image, so no bold and extravagant haircuts are allowed. For a business man, the ideal option would be a Canadian, boxing or semi-box.

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