POLL: Is Traditional Business Attire Becoming Obsolete?

In the business world, your appearance can tell a thousand stories, even before one word is spoken. From the job seeker to the CEO, the personal branding process begins every day with that very important question: What do I wear to the office today?

Many experts agree that appropriate attire c

an vary depending on the culture of an industry, however, when it comes to that first interview or impression, skewing more conservative is often advised. In many offices, a tailored suit that’s not too tight or ill-fitting, with a modest oxford or pump usually does the trick, whether it’s getting the dream job or closing a deal with a new client.

VH1 recently highlighted the “business chic” of Love & Hip Hop star and young entrepreneur Yandy Smith, where she talks about a favorite head-to-toe look: a form-fitting, printed Alexander McQueen dress and metallic gold, open-toe booties. In the entertainment industry, this screams fashionable and on-trend, but what about for the typical entry-level candidate or worker in other industries?

 

 

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: In today’s business landscape, has traditional business attire — the suit (and tie) with a modest shoe — become obsolete?