What should a business person look like? Modern scientists do not know what a person should look like…!!! The appearance of a man

The material of a sociological survey of a resident was used. aged 18 to 55 on the following questions: 1. Is the first impression important? 2. Can a successful person be unattractive? 3. For whom is it more important to be attractive?

"Who feels his own

attractiveness becomes

attractive"

(Johann Goethe)

In this article, we will analyze with you the influence of appearance on the opinions of others and whether we need this opinion at all.

They say the first impression is the most important. Men and women all over the world spend a lot of time and money on their hair, clothes, looks and trying to keep up with the latest trends. Why are they doing that? How can this be explained in terms of psychology? This is what I will try to reveal in this article, based on these findings of statistics and a sociological survey of residents of the city of Alchevsk, Lugansk region, conducted by me.

Here is a question: And how does attractiveness and appearance affect success in life and does it affect at all? in a civilized and modern society a person with an untidy appearance cannot succeed, because if he cannot cope with his appearance, then with serious business Same. And in general, you don’t really want to deal with a groomed person, because the first thought will be “If he doesn’t look after himself ... maybe he won’t follow things either?”.

A well-groomed appearance is the key to success in public life and in love. When a person is neat and looks good, on a subconscious level, you want to deal with him. In terms of psychology statistics, this can be explained as follows:

- 55% opinion about a person depends on visual impressions about him,

- 38% of the manner of speaking, and only

- 7% - from what the other person says.

People at all times spend a lot of time on their appearance and tend to try to look better than they really are. To a large extent, this is influenced by the fact that the definition of a person's social status is directly related to his appearance. An attractive appearance can be compared to a green traffic light that is lit for a person. Sometimes there are people with not beautiful, but bright appearance, who have a certain attractiveness and energy. Right appearance or not, but it must be convincing. If so, then a person can achieve success in life. We can have amazing talents and be good people, but this will not be taken into account if we do not pay enough attention to our appearance. Every time we meet a person for the first time, we pay attention to how he is dressed. No matter how terrible it may sound, but we judge a person by appearance, because. we see this person for the first time, and according to some other characteristics, we will not be able to form an opinion about him. I must say that the success of your activity is 60% dependent on the right clothes. Regardless of the nature of your activity, you should always look good. So,

First impression and attraction.

In psychology, there are three factors in the formation of the first impression of a person:

1. superiority factor;
2. attraction factor;
3. relationship factor.

Let us consider the manifestation of these factors in the formation of the first impression of another person in more detail.

1. Factor of superiority. People entering into communication are unequal: they differ from each other in their own way. social status, life experience, intellectual potential, etc. With the inequality of partners, the scheme of perception, which is called the factor of superiority, is most often used. The scheme of perception is as follows. When meeting a person who is superior to us in some important parameter for us, we evaluate him somewhat more positively than if he were equal to us. If we are dealing with a person whom we are superior in some way, then we underestimate him. Moreover, superiority is fixed in one parameter, and overestimation (or underestimation) occurs in many parameters. This scheme of perception does not begin to work for everyone, but only for really important, significant for us inequality.

2. Attractiveness factor. The effect of this factor in the perception of a person is that under its influence some qualities of a person are overestimated or underestimated by other people. The scheme of this factor is such that if we like a person (outwardly), then at the same time we tend to consider him more intelligent, good, interesting, etc., that is, again, overestimate many of his personal characteristics.

The more externally attractive a person is to us, the better he seems in all other respects; if he is unattractive, then his other qualities are underestimated. But everyone knows that at different times different things were considered attractive, that different nations have their own canons of beauty. This means that attractiveness cannot be considered only an individual impression, it is rather social in nature. Therefore, signs of attractiveness must be sought, first of all, not in one or another section of the eyes or hair color, but in social significance some characteristic of a person. After all, there are approved and not approved by society or a particular social group appearance types. And attractiveness is nothing more than the degree of approximation to the type of appearance that is most approved of by the group to which we belong. The mechanism of formation of perception according to this scheme is the same as with the superiority factor.

It is important to emphasize that the attractiveness factor strongly influences the content of the emerging idea of ​​a person only at the moment of the formation of the first impression. In the future, the evaluation of this person increasingly begins to be determined by the nature of interaction with him and the value of his deeds and actions.

3. The factor of attitude towards us. This factor acts in such a way that people who treat us well are valued higher than those who treat us badly. A sign of attitude towards us, which triggers the corresponding scheme of perception, is everything that indicates the agreement or disagreement of the partner with us.

Having identified the opinions of the subjects on a number of issues, psychologists acquainted them with the opinions of other people and asked them to evaluate these opinions. It turned out that the closer someone else's opinion is to one's own, the higher the assessment of the person who expressed this opinion. This rule was retroactive: the higher someone was rated, the more similarities were found in his views with their own. The conviction in this alleged "kinship of souls" was so great that the subjects simply did not notice disagreements with the position of an attractive person. It is important that there is agreement in everything, and then the factor of attitude towards us is included.

The perception of a person begins with clothes, hairstyles, intonation of voice, physical characteristics. From this sensory perception and emotion, the first impression is formed. Remember? - "Meet by clothes." An attractive image for a leader is one of the most important conditions for success, it is the art of managing experience on an irrational level. The need to create an attractive image is obvious because you never get a second chance to make a first impression!

How do we imagine a leader? This gloomy unkempt man? No! He is attractive, confident and has a number of positive characteristics. Properly selected business style always distinguishes a person from the gray mass. The first thing that catches your eye is the smell of expensive perfumes. Feeling a pleasant aroma, we want to be near this person and deal with him. The hairstyle of a business person is always neat. A successful person is always good mood. Despite his steely life position, he often jokes. The clothes of a business person are always in perfect condition. He is well-groomed. Business shoes are of particular importance. The colors of the accessories must be of the same tone.

To prepare for this article, a survey was conducted among residents of Alchevsk, Luhansk region aged 18 to 55 years, on the following issues:

1. Is first impression important?

2. Can a successful person be unattractive?

3. For whom is it more important to be attractive, for a man or for a woman?

The following results are obtained:

100% of people believe that the first impression is very important 38% - believe that a successful person may well be unattractive,

62% - believe that a successful person cannot be unattractive,

14% - believe that it is more important for a man to be attractive,

60% - believe that it is more important for a woman to be more attractive,

26% - believe that for them both for men and women.

Based on this, I want to draw this conclusion: appearance and attractiveness are very important in modern society. The perception of a person begins with clothes, hairstyles, voice intonation, physical characteristics ... How terrible it would not sound, but we begin to judge a person by his appearance!

Most people think that a successful person must be attractive. There is an opinion that a successful person should take care of himself and always and everywhere should look attractive. He must also be neat and tidy. But some people think that if a person is successful, no one cares about how he looks. He is successful and that's what matters.

Some people think that men should be attractive, some people think that men and women... But most people think that it is more important for women to be attractive. I believe that everyone should take care of themselves. And it doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman, successful or not ... You should always be dressed neatly, with taste, because you don’t know what day awaits you, how it will end, what new acquaintances will be, after which you will never there will be no second chance to make a first impression!

(Interesting material was sent by Roman Sergeev from Volgograd)

It's funny, but modern scientists have very little idea of ​​​​how exactly a representative of the human race should look like ...))

You think you froze stupidity ... but for example ... scientists still argue what percentage of the fat component should be normal in a person? It is assumed that from 12% to 25% ...)) no one can say for sure ... age physiology gives such data: the older a person is, the higher his% ratio of the fat component ...

Most high level fat component in newborns, then this level actively decreases during growing up, increases during puberty, but only in women, and in men it decreases, in the middle period of life, the level of the fat component seems to fluctuate, then decreases, then increases (this is in women , and in men a period of stabilization with a tendency of slight growth), and the amount of water increases, and after 40 years the fat component steadily tends to 25% in women and 23% in men.

But the fact of a constant change in the fat component is not even as interesting as the answer to the question,
- and how much are fat depots localized in those places where they are localized (topographically)?
- Why is fat not distributed evenly over the entire surface of the body?
- Why does a different amount of fat depot in different parts of the body form cellulite formations? It is important not to confuse the fat component and water, water in any organism is at least 67%. Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows that the outgoing kilograms are water and the incoming kilograms after a diet are also water. …. And cellulite zones are also water, but why do women have cellulite and men don’t?
Why are fat depots located differently in men and women?
- Why does the ratio of the fat component and muscle mass in men and women after 40 vary greatly in the middle years, tend to level off after 50?

Any sane person will ask ... well, it cannot be that the body would be so stupid that it would constantly accumulate inert fat mass from year to year. Living on earth with excess weight is sheer torment, and surviving in this form is simply voluntarily “feeding” predators. Do not forget that historically, there was a period when humanity was not yet cultured and did not possess the skills of society, labor and fire. According to anthropologists, we then lived in the trees in the form of wild monkeys ... With such a weight, a decrease in muscle mass and increased fragility of bones ... ?? But why then did not natural selection destroy this defect of physiology? If in those “dark”, pre-cultural times, the accumulation of adipose tissue with age did not occur in our ancestors, then why is it happening now? So it's still a disease? Does that mean it's still obese? Metabolic disorders and the fact of senile illness?

I see the picture differently ... The body goes through several stages of development. The first stage is from birth to puberty. Stage of Development. The next stage is sexual development. The third stage is environmental transformation.

The first two stages are familiar to everyone. The third stage, I would like to explain... Suppose the child does not want to grow up. Or adults do not want the child to grow up. Well.. for various reasons. In China, there was a cult of a small foot among women and they came up with special pads. V. Hugo's "The Man Who Laughs" has examples of limiting the growth of a child ... they put them in a barrel and kept it that way without releasing long years… It is impossible to change the genetic program, but you can “mock” the bodily growth “from the heart”… I want to say that life in the conditions of the Earth’s gravity in the third period – the period of Environmental Transformation is life “in a barrel”.

I mean, it is quite obvious that after 40 years, any person, judging by many signs, turns on a program that radically changes not only his appearance, but also the physiological parameters of intraorganic interactions. A deep physiological restructuring takes place, the manifestation of which we observe as an obvious bodily transformation. Doctors are well aware of the example of the so-called. decline with age in cell tolerance to insulin. The insulin formula changes quite a bit, and now fat formation is in full swing, and cellular glucose consumption is significantly reduced. Muscle cells obviously do not have enough nutrition, muscle mass rapidly decreases in old age, but despite this, the body purposefully takes such a step. Why? Because such changes are necessary within the framework of a running genetic program. It is the newly launched genetic program that leads to a decrease in muscle tissue and an increase in fat. But what is known modern science. A person has a so-called "support reflex". Under conditions when a person's foot has not been in contact with the support for more than 30 minutes (when swimming in a pool, for example), there is a reflex change in the predominant use of fast motor fibers to slow motor fibers. So, with age, the muscle tissue predominantly containing fast motor fibers decreases, and the tissue containing slow motor fibers capable of monotonously, for a long time powerfully withstanding an active motor load remains untouched. Modern studies of sports physiology interpret such a phenomenon as one of the signs of aging, but why then are the fast motor fibers destroyed, while the slow motor fibers remain? Under the conditions of terrestrial gravity, this is bad, there is no possibility to actively move, jump, run .... but in the conditions of the aquatic environment, such a distribution of muscle effort is extremely important. This transformation of fat and differentiation of muscle tissue is genetically determined, just no one wants to notice these characteristic age-related changes.

Obviously, a modern scientist argues in this way... In the conditions of the terrestrial existence of a human individual, physical adaptation to the existing conditions of gravity cannot tend to self-destruction, thereby causing harm to the body and provoking extinction. This is an involution, which means that such a process is impossible. After all, the main condition for the existence of an organism is maximum adaptation to environmental conditions, and if it has formed, then involution, i.e. destruction of effective adaptive mechanisms can no longer be. So the change in the fat component is the essence of the disease. Reduced adaptability under the influence of circumstances. Decreased reliability due to wear, etc. It is simply impossible to assume that the body begins to implement some kind of program that reduces adaptation to environmental conditions. There is no such thing in nature. Well, one can argue about what is in nature and what is not, but in the example of a specifically human individual, this clearly cannot be. Only, only the organism effectively adapted, mastered the land and conquered gravity, and suddenly an “explosion” of involutionary genetics. The body is not its own enemy. This is how the scientist argues unequivocally coming to the conclusion that the accumulation of adipose tissue is a process of endocrine disruption, i. disease. Any scientist is always smarter than nature, the phenomena of which he investigates. Well, sometimes he is mistaken, but always sincerely.

But what if nature is not dumber than a scientist? After all, the process of accumulation of the fat component covers more than 70% of the world's population. 70% is by no means a disease, it is a condition. Like curvature of the spine under the influence of gravity. Maybe we are trying to treat a genetically determined transformation? But it's pure fantasy. Observing the aging processes from a distance, one should make an obvious conclusion that genetics prepares the human individual for further existence, but already in the conditions of the aquatic environment. And the accumulated fat and muscle trim clearly speaks of this. It can be assumed that the organism is sure that the human individual should "go" into the water and continue to exist without going to land. Obvious fantasy, but this "crazy" theory easily fits the answers to the questions asked at the beginning of the article ... so:

- why are fat depots localized in the places where they are localized? Topographically, fat depots are located in the most "difficult" places of the skeleton, joints of the pelvic and femoral bones, shoulder joints, costal bones. The famous "belly" effectively increases buoyancy, because. located in line with the lungs. Such a structure not only increases buoyancy, but also forms stability. Moreover, the maximum effect occurs when a person swims on his stomach. In women floating “on their stomachs”, the chest acts as an additional “float”. Chest, lungs, abdomen and golife zone - this is the line of effective buoyancy of a woman. This distribution of the fat component allows maximum buoyancy to be achieved. So minimal cost when existing in a medium 600 times denser than air ...

One may ask, why is the head, the heaviest bone formation, not supported by a fat depot? The question is excellent, but the answer to it lies in a different area. In a normal person (if not cut), hair grows constantly and reaches a length of up to 160 cm. Some have even more. The easiest way to handle this length of hair in water is to simply wrap it around your neck. The Chinese still do this by braiding their hair and wrapping it around their necks. The human hair has excellent buoyancy and wrapping it around the neck, you can not be afraid of drowning, and besides, it is an excellent protection for the most vulnerable part of the human body. It is well known that the hair itself does not tighten, any knot of hair easily falls apart on its own, so there is no fear of suffocation. That is why there are no fat deposits on the head and neck that increase buoyancy.

Osteoporosis, a dreaded disease on land, essentially makes the bones lighter, which also increases buoyancy in the water.

Menopause in women is not a painful condition that interrupts the ability to bear children, but new stage in the life of a woman, the genetic program of adaptation to life in new conditions of hydrogravity (in water). That is why fat is localized in certain areas, and not distributed evenly throughout the body. It should be recognized that nature took care of women much more diligently. Her equipment for surviving in the new environment is simply amazing. It's a pity, of course, but apparently in the new environment, men are needed less than women. Men should stay longer on earth and ... die. I do not know why it is so. But it is certain.

The main task of the new genetic program is adaptation to the transition to the aquatic environment. It is for this reason that men and women after 50 years of age experience similar anatomical changes. More for women, less for men. Men become very stout, but again in certain zones, and not evenly. That is why the ratio of the fat component and muscle mass in men and women after 40 varies greatly in the middle years, tends to even out after 50.

Perhaps humanity simply does not know that instead of aging, nature has given it another stage of existence. We don't try, we don't know. But what if our entire earthly existence is only a stage of reproduction, an initial stage, followed by another, completely unknown to mankind, mysterious and possibly capable of revealing the mysterious possibilities of the human body.

Any individual, according to which one can judge him, his hobbies and standard of living. One person can characterize another only by looking at him, so people do not even suspect what others think of them.

But it is worth noting that it is wrong to judge a person by appearance, perhaps, due to certain circumstances, he is forced to look like that. After all, life is a complex thing, and there are different situations in it.

Etiquette in the culture of appearance

The first thing people notice when they meet a person is what they are wearing. Clothing makes up 90% of the entire look, which is why it must be given due attention to its choice. Therefore, the proverb about what is met by clothes is relevant.

Appearance can tell about the inner world of a person and his moral points of view. Clothing speaks about the tastes and preferences of the individual.

If a person is dressed "to the point", then we can talk about his refined taste and status. In choosing an outfit great importance plays its color. According to psychologists, clothes should be selected according to the place, nature and time of an event.

What is called appearance?

Appearance is a concept that is important for every modern person. It is on him that the present and future of the individual depends. For example, to meet a guy, a girl must have a beautiful appearance that will draw attention to her person. But not only in personal life does a person’s appearance play a role, it also affects his career. It is worth choosing a formal style for an interview if you want it to end well and get you a job.

But not only clothes can make a first impression. To strike a man down, you need to pick up a good outfit and show your best emotions and quality. The most important thing is not to seem like a fool, and it is better to take an example from business women who have achieved success in their lives.

Each of the girls is unique, and in order to please a guy, you need to show your exclusivity. It is necessary to demonstrate your talents, if you have them. To create an attractive appearance, it is recommended to use cosmetics, wear beautiful clothes, show your mind and look at the world correctly.

business man

Appearance can speak about the status of a person. If we are talking about about a business person, then companions and costume officers can identify him professional status, income level, reliability and success.

If a person comes to a meeting in an expensive outfit, he should be combed and smell good. First, anyone is judged by the way he is dressed, and only then the rest of his qualities are noticed.

But in order to seem like a worthy person to your partner, you should not show off your wealth in front of him, you need to behave as usual, without showing how you prepared and dressed up for this reception. Also, you should not wear jewelry to a meeting with a business partner, so you can show your frivolity.

Appearance will tell about the profession and hobbies of a person

Each individual is a psychologist in his soul, and, seeing a stranger in front of him, he mentally begins to imagine what he does in life, how he lives and what he is fond of. There are people who betray their life with all their appearance. For example, it is very easy to notice a teacher or cultural worker among the crowd. As practice shows, most people choose clothes for themselves according to what they are fond of and do.

The profession leaves a considerable imprint on the appearance of a person. After all, if people work in the office, then most likely they will have a formal suit.

If we are talking about creative personalities, then they more often than other people use extraordinary clothes and seemingly incompatible styles in their wardrobe. In order to look unusual, it is enough to complement your image with accessories.

People who belong to popular trends - goths or emo - stand out from the crowd immediately, as they have their own wardrobe. The Goths are all black, emphasizing their isolation and solitude.

Appearance addition

Complements the appearance of natural beauty, for example, expressive eyes or beautiful posture, which speak volumes. In addition, gestures and facial features can tell a lot more about a person than his clothes.

If we are talking about open people, then they are almost always on the move, they can rarely be seen sitting on a chair with their legs or arms crossed. They are open not only with their soul, but with their whole body.

If we are talking about a closed person, then he dresses strictly, practically does not use cosmetics, and shyness can be seen in his manner of communication and gait.

On a subconscious level, an individual is able to feel the energy of another person. If she is warm, then everyone can understand this, all people want to communicate with such a person, they admire and respect her.

Clothing and appearance of a person are evaluated only during the initial acquaintance. Indeed, very often appearances are deceptive, and a person begins to open up some time after meeting.

Accessories

If we are talking about a business person, then he must wear accessories and jewelry. The description of appearance is based primarily on clothing and accessories.

If a woman takes a handbag with her to meetings, then the latter must be made of genuine leather. All items where documents are stored must be made from the best materials.

An indispensable attribute of any business person is a watch, which indicates that the individual values ​​time. It is worth giving preference only to expensive models to emphasize your status.

You should not get too carried away with jewelry, it is better to put on an inconspicuous bracelet and a ring on your ring finger. If you want to show off your arsenal of jewelry, then you should wear them only for evenings or holidays.

Men should wear cufflinks to meetings, it is better if they are made of gold or silver. As a rule, cufflinks should be combined with a tie clip and can be decorated with small stones.

Also, any business person should have a fountain pen and a notebook for notes.

Requirements for the image of a person

When it comes to entrepreneurial activity and work in a serious company, then there are special requirements to the appearance of employees. If a person adheres to a business image, then this can be called the first step on the path to success and a career.

The requirements for the appearance of a person working in a prestigious company can be presented as follows:

• Material texture compatibility.
• Unity of style.
• Compliance with the style and situation faced by the employee (work in the office, negotiations, business trip, personal meeting).
• When choosing an outfit, you need to follow the rule of three colors.
• Combine the quality of clothes and shoes with accessories. For example, a folder for documents should resemble human shoes in texture.
• The ability to match colors in choosing a suit.
• Pattern compatibility.

Be sure, in addition to a neat suit, a person should have accessories that will emphasize his individuality and business style.

How to behave at the reception

Remember: the appearance of a person and how he behaves in negotiations directly affects the success of his affairs. It is necessary to sit straight and open, not covering yourself with your hands - this indicates the openness of a person. If a man crosses his legs, then he must ensure that the trousers do not rise above the toe. Hugging your knees with your hands in this case is not worth it, and it is also not recommended to swing your leg. Remember that you are at a business meeting. It is best to sit in the middle of your armchair, sofa or chair.

When a woman sits on a chair, she can cross her legs, but this is not allowed if she sits on a chair or sofa.

If you suddenly feel like coughing at a meeting, then you need to turn your head to the side and do this by covering your mouth with your hand. When you are sick and you have to go to an appointment, don't forget to bring a handkerchief. If you want to sneeze, then you need to try to do it quietly.

Also, for any businessman, it is important how he will look - his suit and the perfume that he will use are important.

The article looked at what it looks like business man and how he should behave. If you have never met such people and you have not developed their appearance in your head, then you can find information about what the appearance should be like. Photo of any successful person will help you with this.

Below are some tips on how to behave in business meetings. First of all, you need to remember that there are no trifles in this matter.

It is not necessary to buy an expensive suit, the most important thing is that the outfit is in good condition, is in size, clean and ironed. The businessman's shoes must be polished.

If we are talking about a female image, then her clothes should be complemented by accessories, hairstyle and makeup. The most important thing is to emphasize individuality.

Many of us have never thought about what a “business person” is. Ask someone you know to give a precise and complete definition of this concept, and you will see that most people find it difficult to answer this seemingly simple question.

But if you ask how a business person should look like, the vast majority of answers will begin like this: “This is a man in a suit.” Of course, politeness will be mentioned, as well as a neat, smart appearance, and many other factors. But the main, integral attribute of his appearance will almost unanimously and without hesitation be called a suit.

It is safe to say that he has become the “work clothes” of a business person. In it, business people sit down at the negotiating table, make visits, it is customary to go to a restaurant in it, and so on - you can’t list everything!

We can say that a suit is a “calling card” of a person. After all, first of all, they look at how a person is dressed. Very often, the first impression remains in the memory of the people we meet for a long time. Therefore, neglecting your appearance is an unforgivable mistake. It will be difficult for you to change the image that a person created when they first met you.

For example, neatness and smartness in clothes are very often associated with organization in work, with the ability to value one's own and other people's time. And, on the contrary, laxity is a synonym for fussiness, forgetfulness, that is, qualities that are usually regarded negatively in communication with people.

It has long been customary that men dominate everywhere in our country: they lead the regions, are directors of enterprises, heads of production. What about a woman? She provides for the rear, takes care of the family. However, the wife, mother and hostess begins to understand that she is missing something, she cannot realize all the creative potential inherent in her. In no country in the world has the eternal dispute about the right of women to participate in the public and state life of the country on an equal basis with men been resolved naturally by formal voting or distribution of responsibilities.

You can recognize a future business woman even at school: she is a capable girl, but, according to teachers, sometimes with hooligan manners. But in fact, she simply protests against school drill, fights for her freedom, striving for knowledge and power at the same time. Often she behaves like a boy, because already in adolescence she is oppressed by the difference in requirements for the two sexes. She proves her right not to be a good girl, as girls are often required at school. And studying is easy for her, even if she sometimes does not teach lessons. The first difficulties appear at the institute.

Often the selection committee operates, as they say, on a gender basis: girls are given less preference in exams than boys. As one old professor said, there is no need to waste time on young ladies. They will still marry wealthy men after graduation, they will not work, they will take care of the house and children. Only young men can bring up real scientists, and it is not a pity to waste time and effort on them.

But the future business-woman is not going to limit herself to diapers and the kitchen! However, teachers cannot be persuaded, and therefore it is sometimes more difficult for a girl to go to college than a boy. Especially where there are few young men or where the specialty is initially considered “male”. And if such a girl nevertheless makes her way and enters, then you can be sure: in terms of intellectual abilities, she is much higher than those young men who were accepted with her.

In the old days, such girls became Komsomol leaders, but now they are starting to break into business from the student bench. They confidently go to the intended goal - the chair of the chief.

1. Image is the way to success

“Clothes make you greeted” goes the old saying, because the clothes you wear may not make you easily recognizable, but nonetheless say a lot. The choices you make in creating your own image form a certain opinion about what you think of yourself. People form their opinion of you in the first few seconds just by looking at you. It is very important what first impression you make.

If you know that you are well-dressed, well-haired, and in reasonably good physical shape, you will radiate confidence.

“Although every woman feels from time to time that she has to work in the “man's world”, this does not mean at all that she needs to dress the same way as men.” Fortunately, with the help of accessories, even a formal suit can be made uniquely feminine. Having shown a creative approach, every woman can always give softness to her appearance, make it purely individual.

It is very important that the thing fits well - it is better to let it be a little looser than too tight, because if the thing is small for you, then it will certainly wrinkle.

“When choosing a minimum wardrobe for all occasions, a woman should consider color combinations so that different details of clothing can be varied. All you have to do is carefully select the two base colors that suit you best, and it becomes possible to create up to forty combinations with only about a dozen things at hand.”

The secret of good taste lies in the choice of accessories for clothes, because they give the opportunity to express your "I". With the help of accessories, you can change the same costume, adapting it for different seasons and occasions. Having found her individual look, a woman can vary it with belts, jewelry, scarves, lace collars, or artificial flowers in moderation.

As for jewelry, good taste here should not depend on what is currently fashionable and what is not. Jewelry should emphasize the appearance of a woman without drawing attention to herself. Good taste is manifested in the skillful use of a few excellent-looking ornaments. The main rule is to get rid of everything that is too shiny, swaying, shimmering in the light, everything that rings and makes noise or distracts attention from your face and from what you say.

When it comes to shoes, most women in business or in some other field like simple pumps, but we should not forget that shoes with perforated patterns on the toe and sides, and stacked heels also look good. Shoes of bright or variegated colors and heels of unusual shapes are unacceptable.

Makeup has only one purpose: it is designed to help show a woman her natural beauty. It should emphasize the advantages and slightly obscure the shortcomings. It should not attract attention to itself, but at the same time it should match the color of the skin, hair, eyes - in short, it should represent the woman in the best possible way, but it must be borne in mind that makeup is a purely individual thing, and the technique of applying it, in in particular, depends on the relief and contours of the face.

The hairstyle plays an important role in the appearance of a woman, so the hair should adequately frame the face, but should not dominate the female appearance, obscure attractive features or attract undeserved attention, because the hairstyle should shape the head, creating a soft, natural, attractive background for facial features.

Having once found an attractive style, a woman can stick to it for at least several years, while presenting herself in a new guise every day.

The appearance of a business person is the first step to success, because for a potential partner his suit serves as a code indicating the degree of reliability and respectability

Neat, tastefully dressed, taut - such is the appearance of a business person, well received by surrounding partners and clients. And the point here is not some refinement of taste, but the fact that the appearance of such a person indicates his respect for people.

Currently, many men take into account the advice of fashion designers. The fundamental principles in the preparation of the wardrobe, in their opinion, should be the versatility of clothing. If there are many things in the wardrobe that are rarely used, then the wardrobe is not designed correctly.

Oddly enough, the modern business world is conservative in matters of fashion. IN work time it is customary to wear lighter suits than at receptions, and the tones of the suits in summer should be lighter than in winter. Suits of bright colors, as a rule, are not worn during working hours.

The shirt is also chosen in light colors, often white. The color of the tie is also important. There is a rule that the tie should be the same tone as the shirt and suit, but lighter or darker, or the suit and tie should be in contrasting tones.

In a business setting, short-sleeved shirts are not recommended, as it is considered elegant for the cuffs of the shirt to be visible from under the sleeves of the jacket (about two centimeters). Although, of course, in very hot weather, you will look more natural in a short-sleeved shirt than in a suit, constantly wiping sweat off your face.

2. The appearance of a woman

For a woman who wants to succeed, it is very important to remember her appearance, moreover, put it at the service of business. First of all, about clothes. Business clothes are distinguished by classic cut, discreet colors, and versatility. Sexy chiffon evening gowns and opulent Impressionist patterned trouser suits are fine for parties and cocktails, but wearing them to work spells career failure.

All over the world, the main clothing for work is a suit. The dress can be afforded only in the heat and only in one color.

In the wardrobe of a business woman there should be two or three skirts, jackets, two or three blouses. It is advisable to change toilets often, because the same thing worn every day is annoying and “extinguishes” the mood.

It is impossible to shorten the skirt excessively, blindly obeying fashion. Also, you should not wear things that emphasize your attractiveness (tight sweaters, jeans). It may turn out that men, instead of listening to you in negotiations, will consider your merits. In addition, they may get the impression that you are first of all offering to make sure of the beauty of your figure, and not of business qualities.

Hairstyle, makeup, jewelry should organically complement a business suit. The hairstyle should be strict, but at the same time elegant. Decorations should be as small as possible, but at the same time, they cannot be abandoned altogether. It is better to wear expensive jewelry. Cosmetics should be noticeable only at close range. Experts recommend buying more preventive cosmetics than decorative ones. Perfume should be used in such quantity that its smell is barely perceptible. And, of course, it must be good spirits.

But the most important is your individuality. It's not about how you dress, but how you feel. If you smile and listen attentively to the interlocutor, do not overdo it with little female tricks such as “eye play” or “accidentally” naked knee, you are guaranteed success. However, women's tricks sometimes do not hurt. But everything is in moderation.

Women at receptions and business meetings should adhere to strict lines and soft tones.

Shoes leather or suede shoes are worn for receptions, with any comfortable heel, for evening receptions - evening shoes.

Gloves: the shorter the sleeve of the evening dress, the longer the gloves.

Handbag: for daytime receptions - leather, for evening receptions - a small one made of brocade or suede.

The color and density of the material should correspond to the season, as well as the occasion for which the reception is being held. In summer, thinner and lighter materials are used, in winter darker and denser ones.

3. The appearance of a man

In our country, for a long time, wearing a tie or a suit was considered the prerogative of high-ranking officials of the party apparatus and top officials. If a suit was put on by a simpler person, then it was considered almost shameful; often they were contemptuously called "intellectual", "bourgeois".

This attitude towards the costume was formed by several generations, who treated this type of clothing with distrust, and often they simply never wore it.

Breaking false stereotypes, I would like to consider all aspects and rules for wearing a suit, starting with the most elementary and general principles and ending with the standards now accepted in most developed countries.

Do not be surprised if some of the truths given here seem elementary to you - after all, there are people who do not know this!

The norms that should be followed are arranged, as it were, in the order of “complication” - from the most simple rules, which refer in general to the entire costume, to its details - a tie, shirt, etc.

Dressed according to the proposed rules, you will never lose in appearance those who are dressed "in fashion".

Rule 1. Never wear a suit and sports shoes at the same time.

The fact is that these are things that are incompatible in their purpose. Sports shoes cannot be used together with clothing that no one will ever play sports in. There is a combination of incompatible things.

Rule 2 . When wearing a suit, do not take a sports bag.

It is advisable to carry papers and necessary things in a diplomat, briefcase or folder. If you still need to, choose a plain bag, without bright patterns and stickers, preferably a dark color.

Rule 3. If you are wearing a suit, always wear a tie.

A tie is required for the suit. A business suit without a tie is not worn. Exceptions to this rule are sports-cut jackets, which can even be worn over a T-shirt. But such jackets are practically not used in business communication.

It is absolutely unacceptable to wear double-breasted jackets without a tie. It's like wearing suspenders without pants.

Rule 4. The shirt worn with the suit must have long sleeves.

It is not recommended to wear shirts with short sleeves in a business setting, as it is considered elegant if the cuffs of the shirt are visible from under the sleeves of the jacket by about 1.5–2 centimeters.

Rule 5. Do not allow the long end of the tie to be visible, protruding from behind its front part.

The best option so that the protruding end is not visible is to thread it through the loop, which is almost always available on the back of the front of the tie. It often happens that the tie is too long, and the protracted end comes out from under the front part from below. This also should not be allowed, it is worth putting it in a shirt.

Rule 6. Do not stand out with your clothes during working hours.

This is one of the basic rules. In everyday communication, a discreet suit is considered good form.

There are several points that make up this rule.

a) Do not wear overly light suits. The most common suit colors for each occasion are navy blue and charcoal grey.

b) Do not wear colorful or dark shirts.

c) Choose ties that are not too bright and without catchy patterns.

d) Wear dark colored socks.

rule 7 . If you do not know which shoes or shirt to choose, then prefer a white shirt and black shoes.

following this rule. You can't go wrong with your choice of colors. Black shoes and a white shirt, in principle, can be worn with suits of any color. If you have any doubts about the correctness of the choice, you should know that by following this rule, you will almost certainly win.

Rule 8. When tied, the tie must touch the lower end of the belt buckle.

This rule helps to look as elegant as possible. A tie tied very short looks ridiculous, and a tie that is too long makes the suit disproportionate.

Rule 9 The width of the tie should be proportional to the width of the lapels of the jacket.

The fact is that the most fashionable element of a business suit is a tie. Fashion rarely changes the very principle of a tie, but quite often affects its color and width.

The width of the tie is periodically changed according to fashion requirements. Therefore, before putting on a suit and choosing a tie, make sure that the width of the tie does not in any way exceed the width of the lapels, and, accordingly, that the tie is not too narrow.

Rule 10. The tie should be lighter than the suit and darker than the shirt.

This is also one of the main rules. The best color scheme is achieved when the tie is similar in color to the jacket, but lighter than it and darker than the shirt.

It doesn't take much effort to follow these rules - it's quite simple. But it also happens like this: a person knows all these rules, and his suit is beautiful, but it doesn’t look good, whatever one may say. Most often, the reason for this situation is the wrong color of a tie, shoes or shirt. In order to avoid this, I provide a color matching table for the elements of the suit.

Suit tone	Shirt	Tie	Shoes	Socks
Grey	White, light blue	Any color	Black	To match the tie, black
Dark grey	White, light pink	Transitional, red-black.	Black	Black
Dark blue	White	Maroon with white, blue and red stripes	Black	Maroon, dark. blue
Black	White	Silver gray, red black	Black	Black, light grey, dark purple
Dark brown	White, beige, light pink	Green-brown stripes or pattern, red-black, transitional	Brown	Brown, Bordeaux
Light brown	White, light pink, light brown	Green, burgundy, transitional	coffee	Bordeaux, light brown
Sand	Light blue, pink	Dark blue, mottled	Light brown	Light blue, light brown
dark green	Ivory, light pink	Brown, red and green stripes (pattern)	Dark brown	Dark brown
dark blue	White, ivory	White, blue and red stripe, variegated	Dark brown	Grey, Bordeaux

These are 10 basic rules. They must be adhered to in order to look elegant, “tasteful”.

I would like to dwell a little more on a seemingly simple question - how to wear a suit?

Here are a few simple tips:

1) Wear light-colored suits during the day, but in the evening, give preference to dark suits.

2) In a formal setting, the jacket is buttoned up.

You can completely unbutton your jacket buttons during dinner or while sitting in theater chairs. Rising, it is necessary to fasten the jacket on the top button.

3) Carry two handkerchiefs with you. The first - "working" - is in the pocket of the trousers; it is used for its intended purpose. The second - always absolutely clean - in the inside pocket of the jacket. It is designed to wipe the glasses, pull out the mote that has got into the eye, etc.

4) A bow tie, used at formal celebrations or major holidays, is worn only with dark suits.

conclusions

It must be remembered that there are no trifles in business relations. Clothing, behavior of a business person is his calling card.

You don't have to wear a fancy suit. It is important that the suit is in good condition, does not hang in a bag, and the trousers should not resemble a greasy old accordion. The costume must be appropriate for the place and time. If negotiations with partners are scheduled for the daytime, a light-colored suit will do. Pants and jacket can be of different colors. But if the negotiations are going on in the evening, the suit should be dark, the shirt should be fresh, well-ironed, the tie should not be flashy, and the shoes should be cleaned.

The elegance of a business man is determined by his shirt, tie and boots, not the number of suits he has.

Women should stick to strict lines and soft tones at business meetings. Hairstyle, makeup, jewelry should organically complement a business suit. Evening dresses are put on for receptions and dinners after 20.00 - more elegant and open. But the most important thing is your personality.

And yet what does it look like, and who can answer this question? Since I work most of all with people, or rather with their appearance, I did my own research. If before this question I somehow didn’t think about it, now I had to look at it from the other side. I completely revised my wardrobe and found that many things in it are simply dear to me not by the price for which this item was purchased, but by the content of the meaning. I paid attention to the haircut, and realized that it had not changed for me for many years. Well, with shoes it turned out to be a little easier, despite the fact that size 39 is always missing in our stores. He started naturally with himself and his loved ones, then proceeded to a wider audience.

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