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Dressing For Success... Stop looking like a fool.

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Hey man, Conor Mcgregor dressed for success but it didn't stop him from getting his a$$ whooped by Khabib, the work you put in is what matters, not your dress code.

How you dress does matter as well.

People are still being judged based on appearance. It is a bit naive to think otherwise.

It would be a shame to sabotage the work you have put in because of the way you look. Don't you think so?

Put the work AND dress the part.
 

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Hey man, Conor Mcgregor dressed for success but it didn't stop him from getting his a$$ whooped by Khabib, the work you put in is what matters, not your dress code.
Appearance does matter. We're evolutionarily wired for it.

Read The Mating Mind and Spent by Dr. Geoffrey Miller(Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at University of New Mexico)

He akins that what we wear, really everything that we do, signals something about us to others. The things that we buy matters. The music that you listen to. Etc... It's all apart of mate signaling even if you're not looking for a mate.

It's the same as the colors of a Peacock or the manes on a Lion.
 

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View attachment 22353 After reading this thread I decided to get more professional clothing.

I went to JC Penny tonight to look for some.

None of the Blue Blazers with Gold Buttons previously mentioned were left. Do these look better with a pattern or simply solid?

I did find another blazer, however it might be more towards the casual side. What do you think. Is it to casual for business?

I’ll checkout Jos A Bank or Men’s Warehouse this weekend.

When you say Golf clothes, what is that considered. Golf pants and a polo?
JC Penny is my go to place when it comes to clothes. Stafford is a good brand.
 
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View attachment 22353 After reading this thread I decided to get more professional clothing.

I went to JC Penny tonight to look for some.

None of the Blue Blazers with Gold Buttons previously mentioned were left. Do these look better with a pattern or simply solid?

I did find another blazer, however it might be more towards the casual side. What do you think. Is it to casual for business?

I’ll checkout Jos A Bank or Men’s Warehouse this weekend.

When you say Golf clothes, what is that considered. Golf pants and a polo?

I think that is a great blazer! Congrats on that acquisition. Stafford is great, but the sales people at JCP are totally unknowlegable about menswear I just encourage you to know your own size and don't let them tell you what looks good.

It can be more casual with jeans or khaki pants. It can be more business oriented with a nice pair of gray or khaki dress pants. It will never be business formal, but that's ok.

I own one just like it!
 

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JC Penny is my go to place when it comes to clothes. Stafford is a good brand.

Agreed... As long as you're going with a Chinese made pricepoint... you might as well get Stafford. It's as good as Jos A Bank for half the price.

I have started picking up more stuff at Brooks Brothers. The USA made 1818 line is beautiful IMO.
 

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I think that is a great blazer! Congrats on that acquisition. Stafford is great, but the sales people at JCP are totally unknowlegable about menswear I just encourage you to know your own size and don't let them tell you what looks good.

It can be more casual with jeans or khaki pants. It can be more business oriented with a nice pair of gray or khaki dress pants. It will never be business formal, but that's ok.

I own one just like it!
Trust me on this. When you go shopping take a female friend with you or ask a female associate to help you out. They are more than willing to help good looking guys look ... better.
 
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When you say Golf clothes, what is that considered. Golf pants and a polo?

Yes. Although stay away from performance golf shirts from Adidas or Nike unless you are actually golfing. They are usually shiny with abstract designs.
 
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Hey man, Conor Mcgregor dressed for success but it didn't stop him from getting his a$$ whooped by Khabib, the work you put in is what matters, not your dress code.

We have addressed this numerous times and you are wrong.

Money comes from OTHERS. How they percieve your professionalism, confidence and competence matters... A lot.

I would argue it is part of the work you put in.
 

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We have addressed this numerous times and you are wrong.

Money comes from OTHERS. How they percieve your professionalism, confidence and competence matters... A lot.

I would argue it is part of the work you put in.
Reminds me of this:

"And research shows that the largest common denominator when studying what attracts women to men is that men who are perceived to be of higher status around women tend to attract them more often.

It’s no surprise then that status gets mentioned the most often in dating advice and pick up material. It’s ubiquitous, and yet there are a number of interpretations of what actually constitutes status. There’s outward status (money, resources, nice clothes) and behavioral displays of status (confidence, dominance, leadership). There are arguments on both sides of which drives which: does having money and prestige lead to confidence and leadership? Or does being a confident leader create wealth and prestige?

My personal belief is the latter. And not only is there some research supporting that women are attracted to potential status as much as they are attracted to status itself, but I feel like I have a fair amount of experience in this area. For a period of time toward the end of college and the first two years afterward, I was dead broke, living on my friend’s couch for a period of time, unemployed (usually) and still going out and partying quite a bit. This didn’t slow me down. In fact, I attracted a significant number of older women who took me under their wing and wanted to support me during this period until I got on my feet.

I believe that status in a male is determined by his behavior. Outward displays of status can create opportunities (cars, money, nice clothes), but don’t create lasting attraction themselves. They are the effects of high status behavior, not the causes.

Sexual attraction from women is determined by status, status is determined by behavior, and what determines whether a man has attractive behavior or not is his perception of himself relative to those around him, particularly women. I refer to this concept as neediness and believe the degree of a man’s neediness around women will determine how attractive or unattractive his behavior around them will be.

For instance, a needy man may come up with really clever jokes and have a great job, but he will use them to impress her and get validation from her — needy behaviors — and will therefore be perceived to be unattractive. Whereas a non-needy man may talk about silly conversation topics, openly admit that he’s between jobs, but get very excited and passionate about his rock climbing hobby. Believe it or not, this man will be seen as attractive because his behaviors will be genuine, authentic, and non-needy. The reason is he’s basing his behavior around her on his perception of himself and not her perception of him.

The needy man, despite having a nice job and clever things to say, is a follower. He’s a pawn of those around him. He will only go so far. The non-needy man, even though he may be a bit aimless and in a downturn in his life, he will end up living an enriching and unique life that suits him and makes him happier.

If a man values the perceptions of others more than his perception of himself, then he will naturally behave in an unattractive way around them. If he trusts his perception of himself more than the perceptions of those around him, then he will be perceived as a non-needy man, and therefore behave attractively. All of the outward appearances of status and resources — the fitness, the nice clothes, the cool lifestyle — these things are a result of a man who is inwardly driven, a man who invests in himself and takes care of himself.

When all is said and done, all attractive traits in a man can be traced back to his lack of neediness." -
How to Attract Women | Mark Manson
 
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Reminds me of this:

"And research shows that the largest common denominator when studying what attracts women to men is that men who are perceived to be of higher status around women tend to attract them more often.

It’s no surprise then that status gets mentioned the most often in dating advice and pick up material. It’s ubiquitous, and yet there are a number of interpretations of what actually constitutes status. There’s outward status (money, resources, nice clothes) and behavioral displays of status (confidence, dominance, leadership). There are arguments on both sides of which drives which: does having money and prestige lead to confidence and leadership? Or does being a confident leader create wealth and prestige?

My personal belief is the latter. And not only is there some research supporting that women are attracted to potential status as much as they are attracted to status itself, but I feel like I have a fair amount of experience in this area. For a period of time toward the end of college and the first two years afterward, I was dead broke, living on my friend’s couch for a period of time, unemployed (usually) and still going out and partying quite a bit. This didn’t slow me down. In fact, I attracted a significant number of older women who took me under their wing and wanted to support me during this period until I got on my feet.

I believe that status in a male is determined by his behavior. Outward displays of status can create opportunities (cars, money, nice clothes), but don’t create lasting attraction themselves. They are the effects of high status behavior, not the causes.

Sexual attraction from women is determined by status, status is determined by behavior, and what determines whether a man has attractive behavior or not is his perception of himself relative to those around him, particularly women. I refer to this concept as neediness and believe the degree of a man’s neediness around women will determine how attractive or unattractive his behavior around them will be.

For instance, a needy man may come up with really clever jokes and have a great job, but he will use them to impress her and get validation from her — needy behaviors — and will therefore be perceived to be unattractive. Whereas a non-needy man may talk about silly conversation topics, openly admit that he’s between jobs, but get very excited and passionate about his rock climbing hobby. Believe it or not, this man will be seen as attractive because his behaviors will be genuine, authentic, and non-needy. The reason is he’s basing his behavior around her on his perception of himself and not her perception of him.

The needy man, despite having a nice job and clever things to say, is a follower. He’s a pawn of those around him. He will only go so far. The non-needy man, even though he may be a bit aimless and in a downturn in his life, he will end up living an enriching and unique life that suits him and makes him happier.

If a man values the perceptions of others more than his perception of himself, then he will naturally behave in an unattractive way around them. If he trusts his perception of himself more than the perceptions of those around him, then he will be perceived as a non-needy man, and therefore behave attractively. All of the outward appearances of status and resources — the fitness, the nice clothes, the cool lifestyle — these things are a result of a man who is inwardly driven, a man who invests in himself and takes care of himself.

When all is said and done, all attractive traits in a man can be traced back to his lack of neediness." -
How to Attract Women | Mark Manson

This is actually rather interesting. Thank you for posting that. I like the cause and effect relationship.

Bottom line seems to be you actually are the way you conduct yourself. Nothing fake about it. You're either a classy, competent, go-getter or you're not and it will show.
 

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We have addressed this numerous times and you are wrong.

Money comes from OTHERS. How they percieve your professionalism, confidence and competence matters... A lot.

I would argue it is part of the work you put in.

Funny thing happened to me at Target last week. I was waiting to checkout and was told I could pay at the returns line. I walk up there and the cashier says “man, they were like ‘this guy drives a Bentley, we aren’t gonna make him wait’”

I do not in fact drive a Bentley. Point is, as mentioned, whether you want to accept it or not, you are being judged by how you look and you will be given better or worse service because of it. At the time I was simply in dress pants and a button down.

Yes. Although stay away from performance golf shirts from Adidas or Nike unless you are actually golfing. They are usually shiny with abstract designs.

100% agree. If anybody is looking for a high quality golf shirt that is classic and stylish, look at Peter Millar.

https://www.petermillar.com/c/golf/mens/tops/polos-shirts.html#l=32

This was my go-to brand in the golf business.
 

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We have addressed this numerous times and you are wrong.

Money comes from OTHERS. How they percieve your professionalism, confidence and competence matters... A lot.

I would argue it is part of the work you put in.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you should dress like shit, definitely take care of yourself, just don't do anything extra. It's all smoke and mirrors at the end of the day.
 
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Reminds me of this:

"And research shows that the largest common denominator when studying what attracts women to men is that men who are perceived to be of higher status around women tend to attract them more often.
Women are attracted to safety, that's what they're really after and the man who can make them feel most safe gets their attention.

You should read The Rational Male by Rollo Tomasi, it's a great book which really tells you what you need to know about women, there is no more mystery after that reading that book.
 

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Women are attracted to safety, that's what they're really after and the man who can make them feel most safe gets their attention.

You should read The Rational Male by Rollo Tomasi, it's a great book which really tells you what you need to know about women, there is no more mystery after that reading that book.
There's good stuff in there but better books out there

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Funny thing happened to me at Target last week. I was waiting to checkout and was told I could pay at the returns line. I walk up there and the cashier says “man, they were like ‘this guy drives a Bentley, we aren’t gonna make him wait’”

I do not in fact drive a Bentley. Point is, as mentioned, whether you want to accept it or not, you are being judged by how you look and you will be given better or worse service because of it. At the time I was simply in dress pants and a button down.



100% agree. If anybody is looking for a high quality golf shirt that is classic and stylish, look at Peter Millar.

https://www.petermillar.com/c/golf/mens/tops/polos-shirts.html#l=32

This was my go-to brand in the golf business.

Nicely done. I’ll have to check them out. As someone that owns a LOT of the Nike and Addidas performance stuff, I’m very happy with how well they keep me cool and don’t impede my swing. On the other hand, I don’t think they look very good to wear on a daily basis. They are plastic. Natural fibers look and are more expensive, and classy.

I am buying Brooks Brothers polo shirts a lot lately.
 

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I know you mentioned socks before, but once again, do you have a go to sock brand that you like?

I match my socks to my belt and/or shoes. The issue that I have is that they wear out after like 6 uses. Dress socks are so shitty and expensive it seems. Got any preference?
 

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I am buying Brooks Brothers polo shirts a lot lately

Very comparable. Anybody familiar with those brands will know you take yourself seriously.

do you have a go to sock brand that you like?

Stance is my personal favorite. They have some crazy stuff I don’t care for but also have a lot that are subtle enough for any occasion but also interesting enough for people to notice. Very durable as well.

Men's Premium Socks and Men's Fashion Socks by Stance

Socks is always an interesting topic, I’ll generally match more to my shirt to get some contrast with my pants/shoes.
 
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I know you mentioned socks before, but once again, do you have a go to sock brand that you like?

I match my socks to my belt and/or shoes. The issue that I have is that they wear out after like 6 uses. Dress socks are so sh*tty and expensive it seems. Got any preference?

Have you tried Smartwool? Depending on your shoe, you may have the flexibility to wear a lightweight variety and still have a more durable, functional pair of socks.
 

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I know you mentioned socks before, but once again, do you have a go to sock brand that you like?

I match my socks to my belt and/or shoes. The issue that I have is that they wear out after like 6 uses. Dress socks are so sh*tty and expensive it seems. Got any preference?

Preference is Costco Kirkland dress socks and a willingness to throw them away after a few washes.

They look great and are comfortable.
 

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I wonder how much of our opinions on this topic relates to conditioning that came from our parents.

For instance, my mom wouldn't be caught dead in sweatpants or a hoodie, even around the house. The very suggestion made her shudder once when I asked her about it. She would wear a stylish blazer or an attractive sweater for warmth, never a sweatshirt. And I grew up hearing my dad talk about people negatively behind their backs if they wore clothes that he perceived as too casual for the occasion.

So I find myself falling into those same patterns. I'm wearing a crisp blue button-down shirt with a pearl necklace and khaki pants, even though I'm working from home and no one is going to see me. I do this for the sole reason that it pleases me to do so... but there's probably also a subconscious association of "approval" that can be traced back to the way I heard other people being talked about while I was growing up. I approve more of myself--and feel better about myself--when I'm wearing professional, sharp clothing. And therefore, I feel more confident, and I present myself better, and when I do interact with others, they receive me better, leading to an upward spiral of positive feedback.

Side note: Socks from Eddie Bauer last for an ETERNITY. At least the women's socks I've bought did. And if they don't, they have a super generous guarantee.
 
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you should dress like sh*t, definitely take care of yourself, just don't do anything extra. It's all smoke and mirrors at the end of the day.

Read the thread. This has been discussed in depth.

This thread is about dressing professionally.

It’s not about impressing others.

It’s not about Smoke and Mirrors.

It’s about dressing to benefit your professional life and not hamper it.
 

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It has come to my attention that few people give this enough thought.

A common theme of my posts is thinking big and leadership. Both of these REQUIRE interaction with other people. Sure you can build some onepreneur super outsourced company and make good money... But the VAST majority of the extremely wealthy got that way by making strategic deals, establishing influence and leading others.

Which brings me to LOOKING THE PART. It's popular, and often considered a badge of honor, in entrepreneurial circles to not own a suit, to almost intentionally dress like sh*t and not give a f*ck. To that, I ask, why? To what end?

I have learned how to dress properly when interacting with influential politicians and high-level C suite executives of very large companies. I have learned how to dress properly when I have to approach the lower offices with hourly workers. From formal meetings to business lunches, I have done it all. To say looking professional in every single interaction pertaining to your business is important would be an understatement.

Now, I'm no expert, but I am observant and have years of experience meeting people in person. There is no excuse not to look your best and present like someone who can back up the talk. It also doesn't have to be expensive.

Ask me anything.


Hello Kak

I agree with what you are stating in your post. This is something I have failed in due to my IDGAF what people think attitude which dontt but I should because it matters in how I affect people when I first meet them and gives them a bad impression of me. What do you focus on when looking to dress the part. How do you choose and what can it help accomplish in the world of business. Are there any situations where it could work against you?
 

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View attachment 22353 After reading this thread I decided to get more professional clothing.
I went to JC Penny tonight to look for some.
None of the Blue Blazers with Gold Buttons previously mentioned were left. Do these look better with a pattern or simply solid?
I did find another blazer, however it might be more towards the casual side. What do you think. Is it to casual for business?
I have basically that identical blazer! Blue silk, from Nordstrom. I bet you'll pay a lot less at JCP. :smile2:

Jacket.jpg

On the subject of socks: I have some black Gold Toe dress socks that I've worn many dozens of times, and they're still almost like new.
 
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Hello Kak

I agree with what you are stating in your post. This is something I have failed in due to my IDGAF what people think attitude which dontt but I should because it matters in how I affect people when I first meet them and gives them a bad impression of me. What do you focus on when looking to dress the part. How do you choose and what can it help accomplish in the world of business. Are there any situations where it could work against you?

It is all about professionalism and competence. No it can't hurt.

If YDGAF what other people think about you, you will end up poor. Other people are your customers. Other people are the employees you'll need to lead. Other people are your investors. Other people are NEEDED to put money in YOUR bank.

There is a reason I think this is important. It isn't a finger in the wind guess, speculation or opinion. It is fact. Dressing for success is part of being competent and professional. Not flashy. Not showy. Competent and professional. The inverse of which is incompetent and unprofessional. How could being incompetent and unprofessional ever help?

That said, bud... I mean this as someone that wants to help, not an a**hole. I forbid you to send a business email until you clean up your hideous writing skills. That was rough.
 

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It is all about professionalism and competence. No it can't hurt.

If YDGAF what other people think about you, you will end up poor. Other people are your customers. Other people are the employees you'll need to lead. Other people are your investors. Other people are NEEDED to put money in YOUR bank.

There is a reason I think this is important. It isn't a finger in the wind guess, speculation or opinion. It is fact. Dressing for success is part of being competent and professional. Not flashy. Not showy. Competent and professional. The inverse of which is incompetent and unprofessional. How could being incompetent and unprofessional ever help?

That said, bud... I mean this as someone that wants to help, not an a**hole. I forbid you to send a business email until you clean up your hideous writing skills. That was rough.


Hello Kak

I appreciate the honestly lmao. I agree with what your saying in terms of having a professional look so that customers and investors can take you seriously. That is one of the reasons I have put more focus on this and have done so. With that said what do you focus on when looking to dress the part for a specific occasion with different types of people. Customers, investors, and other individuals? What has helped you the most in making a good first impression?
 
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I went shopping again looking at Suits. I checked out a few places -
-Armani Outlet (Nice Suits burnout of my price range ~800)
-Brooks Brothers Outlet (I might go back here for one.)
-Macy’s (50% off Sale)

I found one suit at Brooks I like and a couple others at Macy’s that I am considering.

The first first picture is a dark gray patterned blazer that I bought. What color slacks would this go good with?

The second picture is the dark gray slacks I purchased.

The last two are Pin Stripe Suite examples (sorry for the bad lighting). What do you think? Do the pin stripes stand out to much or are they subtle enough?

A couple of other questions.

What color shirts does everyone where? Does it matter as long as it is not bright and flashy?

When you wear “Golf Clothes” what style shoe do you wear with it? Still the Allen Edmonds?
 

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I went shopping again looking at Suits. I checked out a few places -
-Armani Outlet (Nice Suits burnout of my price range ~800)
-Brooks Brothers Outlet (I might go back here for one.)
-Macy’s (50% off Sale)

I found one suit at Brooks I like and a couple others at Macy’s that I am considering.

The first first picture is a dark gray patterned blazer that I bought. What color slacks would this go good with?

The second picture is the dark gray slacks I purchased.

The last two are Pin Stripe Suite examples (sorry for the bad lighting). What do you think? Do the pin stripes stand out to much or are they subtle enough?

A couple of other questions.

What color shirts does everyone where? Does it matter as long as it is not bright and flashy?

When you wear “Golf Clothes” what style shoe do you wear with it? Still the Allen Edmonds?

I think the stuff you have purchased looks great. The pin striping looks great. Definitely conservative enough.

I have found Armani to be overrated and Brooks to be very underrated. 1818 and Golden Fleece are classic, well made, and tasteful. Red fleece is about like Jos A Bank at which point I’d probably just steer you back to Stafford.

For business I prefer white or pale blue shirts. Mostly white. Make sure you get quality shirts too. Made of natural fibers. It shows.

Personally, I wear Sperrys or athletic shoes with golf clothes depending on what I’m doing. Try driving shoes. I generally wouldn’t wear golf clothes to a meeting unless I was inviting someone to my club or to an informal lunch. It is the bare minimum and the least formal clothing I would ever wear while interacting for business. The only exceptions being if you took them hunting or fishing and needed the proper attire.
 

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