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Chapter 15 Understanding the Principles of Dressing (1)
[-]. Dressing principles

In the workplace, in addition to respecting the regulations of the office and the ethics of the office.In terms of clothing and manners, what other etiquette must be observed?Is it in uniform?What kind of clothing should a professional person (male or woman) wear, how to groom his appearance, etc. are issues that we need to discuss.

Wearing in social occasions can be roughly divided into two categories: casual clothes and dresses.All kinds of outerwear, shirts and other daily clothing are casual clothes, which are suitable for general occasions and work.To participate in formal, solemn and serious ceremonies, you should wear a dress or a dark suit.

There are generally three types of men's dresses. You can wear morning dresses for ceremonies and weddings during the day.In the evening, you can wear a small dress for dinner parties and concerts.For extremely solemn occasions, a large dress such as a tuxedo is required.At present, the world is gradually replacing dresses with black suits and gray suits. A three-piece black suit with a white shirt and black bow will give people an elegant and noble impression, and the effect is no less than that of a tuxedo.When wearing a suit for a formal occasion, choose your shirt and tie carefully.A white shirt will make a man refreshed, and the tie should be made of silk, and attention should be paid to make it coordinate with the color of the suit. Except for royal blue suits, black ties can be matched with almost any color suit.In social occasions, men's clothing should not have too many color changes, and the primary principle is generally no more than 3 colors.Wear different outfits for different occasions.The suit is considered the face of a man and is recognized office attire.Its style and color are not only suitable for personal circumstances, but also pay attention to factors such as working environment and identity.It is best to wear a suit with a vest, because it is inappropriate and unsightly for others to see the connection between your shirt and trousers.Sometimes it is okay to not wear a suit, but the color of the suit jacket and trousers should be the same, neither look "top-heavy", nor the color of the upper and lower body does not match.

Men in our country can wear suits, Chinese tunic suits or national costumes to participate in foreign-related activities.Usually suits and woolen tunic suits of the same color and quality are used as dresses, while other Chinese clothing and jackets of various styles are used as casual clothes. Dresses should be worn for formal diplomatic activities, and casual clothes can be worn for ordinary visits. Can be worn as a gown at events.To participate in foreign-related activities, we must respect the habits of foreign guests and the requirements of the host.If the invitation card received by our staff states that please wear a formal dress, they should do so according to the requirements.

If you want to contribute to the success of business negotiations, please don't wear crumpled and bad suits, otherwise it will not help the success of the negotiations anyway.Pay attention to the difference between work clothes and casual clothes.Tracksuits, denim or beachwear are not permitted on formal occasions.In your spare time, you can wear jackets, tracksuits, denim and cardigans.But don't be too casual or deliberately pursue the strange and fancy style.Be aware of your age and identity.

Appropriate clothing will not only help to show a man's temperament and demeanor, but also help him succeed in his career.

Women's attire in social occasions should reflect their professional characteristics, personality traits and feminine charm, and coordinate with specific scenes.

Women have a wide range of choices in clothing. They can wear skirts and suit skirts that can best show their femininity, and can freely choose suits, jackets, jeans, shirts, trousers and so on.

Professional women usually wear gray or blue suits when they work in companies and enterprises, which will help improve their prestige. Choosing dresses with softer colors will make them more approachable, but wearing sportswear and jeans that look too loose Outfits or wild game clothing should not be social or work.In foreign-related activities, women in our country have a wide range of clothing choices. They can wear suits and skirts, Chinese-style tops with long skirts or trousers, dresses, cheongsams and other national costumes.On more formal occasions, women in our country usually wear suits, skirts, dresses or cheongsams as dresses.Cheongsam is the best dress for Chinese women. It can not only show the soft and graceful posture of Chinese women to the maximum extent, but also make women look dignified and elegant. In social occasions, women who wear cheongsam to participate in it are often praised by foreign guests.

●It is not allowed to have dandruff, especially pay attention to the shoulders and back.

●The tie should match the color and fabric of the suit. The V-Zone is where you show your knowledge.

●Do not put anything in the left chest pocket of the jacket.

●Just fasten the first button, and you can untie it when you sit down.

●The sleeves of the shirt can be about 1 cm longer than the sleeves.

●Suits, in principle, should wear single-breasted buttons.

●If you don't wear a belt, you will look loose.Black, dark brown discreet leather strap.In common sense, the color should match the color of the shoes.

●The length of trousers should just touch the shoes.

●The color of the socks should belong to the same series as the color of the suit; white sports socks are not allowed.

●Shoes should be polished and avoid wearing casual shoes.

Women's clothing should not only be clean, tidy and fit, but also pay attention to the different functions it plays on different occasions.When attending a banquet, you should pay attention to the harmony between your clothing and the color of the banquet venue, and consider complementing the clothing of your male partner.When you attend a wedding, don't wear the same color as the bride's dress. You want to congratulate a new couple, because improper dressing may cause other people's comments: you want to compare with the bride.When attending a funeral, it is advisable to wear black or soft-colored dresses.As the hostess entertains guests, the dress should be a little more plain than that of the female guests, which reflects the courtesy of the host to the guests.Don't try to appear superior in this regard.

There is a so-called "TPO principle" about wearing in foreign countries. "T" stands for time, P stands for place, and O stands for purpose. "TPO principle" requires that wearing must be suitable for time, place and purpose.In social activities, clothing is not just a personal matter, it is also related to respect for others.Make your own manners generous in social activities, and at the same time follow the relevant etiquette.The cleanliness of clothing is the top priority. Before participating in social activities, clean underwear and shoes and socks should be put on. There should be no dirt on the collar and cuffs, no stains on clothes, shoes and socks, and no sweat or other odors from the whole body .

When wearing a suit, the sleeves of the shirt should be 1 to 2 cm longer than the sleeves of the suit, and the cuffs of the shirt should be exposed.The outer pocket of the suit jacket should not be used as a "practical" pocket. The cuffs of the jacket and the bottom of the trousers cannot be rolled up in front of others. The trousers must be ironed before wearing. This kind of common sense must be abided by.In social activities, don't actively draw other people's attention to your clothes.If someone compliments your clothing, you should say "thank you!" generously, but don't praise his clothing immediately after the other person has just praised your clothing.

In foreign-related activities, once you enter the room, you should take off your coat, windbreaker and hat, but you cannot take off your suit jacket and jacket casually.Some public places do not have a cloakroom, so you can store your cloakroom by yourself.In some places, there are special reception staff or secretaries who take away the coats and hats that the guests took off when they just entered the door. Don't refuse this, but accept their services and express your gratitude.In other people's offices or living rooms, don't put your clothes and hats indiscriminately. Only when the owner allows you to do so can you put them away in an orderly manner.Pay attention to the cultivation of the above aspects, so that your clothing can fully reveal its brilliance in commercial activities and add your endless charm.

Matching of Shoes, Hats and Clothing Hats and footwear play an important role in the clothing of men and women, and they are also highly valued in terms of etiquette.

A clothing expert in the United States once said: "For people all over the world, whether they are men or women, hats are a symbol of power and status." His words are not unreasonable.A suitable hat can properly bring out the wearer's social status, economic status and demeanor.Whether it is a top hat, beret, peaked cap, military cap, student cap, or Turkish cap, baseball cap, travel cap, you should consider both practicality and decoration when choosing.

When wearing a hat, pay attention to its style and color, which are in harmony with your attire, age, and work, and choose according to your face shape.A hat with a wide brim is suitable for people with a round face, and a hat with a narrow brim is suitable for people with a narrow face.Generally speaking, the color of the hat worn by men is required to be slightly darker, darker, and softer.When wearing a dress, a black hat must be worn.

Men are not allowed to wear hats indoors on diplomatic occasions.You should also take off your hat when shaking hands with people or paying tribute to people.Ladies have no special requirements in this regard.

Women are very particular about wearing hats.Attending banquets, garden tours and weddings, wearing a suitable hat can really add style to a person.However, the brim of the hat worn in such activities should not be too wide, otherwise it will block the sight of others.

In the cold winter, women wear a hand-knitted woolen hat, which can make others feel warm and make themselves look charming, but remember that it is best not to wear this kind of hat if you want to make yourself look majestic. Make yourself appear playful and cute.

Felt hats, wide-brimmed hats, medium wide-brimmed hats, this kind of hat with a brim will add grace and style to ladies, and ladies of higher status can choose this kind of hat to wear.

Regardless of men's and women's hats.The wearing method of the hat is very particular.Wearing your hat upright makes you look decent.For a stylish look, tilt the hat slightly forward.The hat was worn a little askew, with the brim pushed down, and it looked very handsome.Pull the hat very low for a melancholy look.If you don't want to look a little dorky, don't put your hat on the back of your head.

The adjusted clothing refers to the hat that goes up to the top of the head and the shoes and socks that go down to the feet.Don't underestimate the precautions for wearing these two parts.In addition to hats, before we participate in social activities, we must also pay attention to the choice of shoes and socks, two "leg fashion" and "foot fashion".

In order to reflect the overall beauty of wearing, the choice of shoes and socks should also be matched with the whole attire, and the color should at least be consistent with the belt and watch strap.

From the point of view of color selection, men can only wear black or dark brown leather shoes on all formal occasions.Because black leather shoes can be matched with black, gray, and navy blue suits, and dark brown leather shoes can be matched with brown two-packs.As for the white and gray leather shoes, they are only suitable for recreational wear, not for formal occasions.Some occasions have strict requirements on the color and style of shoes.If you wear a dress to attend a wedding or funeral ceremony, you cannot wear brown leather shoes or strapless leather shoes, you can only wear black leather shoes with straps, and there should be no decorative foreign letters, tassels or pendants on the upper.

No matter how old or new leather shoes are worn by men, keeping the uppers clean is the first priority.Be sure to shine your shoes before participating in social activities.This is respect for guests.Be careful not to let the too long trousers act as a shoe polish for yourself.Generally speaking, trousers that are too long or too short are not good. When you stand up, the front of the trousers can touch the shoes, and the back can vertically cover the 1 cm upper of the shoe.Cloth shoes need to be washed.

Men in our country can wear leather shoes or cloth shoes on formal occasions, such as tunic suits.But wearing a suit with a pair of cloth shoes, sneakers, and sandals is nondescript and not allowed.It is generally not suitable for men to wear leather shoes with high heels and nailed palms.Think about it, when you hear the sound of high-heeled shoes stepping on the ground, follow the sound, and see a man floating in the air, what would you think.And men are generally not allowed to wear leather boots to the office.Although some people think that wearing leather boots can strengthen the boldness of a man.

Slippers are suitable for indoor wear only.If a guest comes to visit and you have no time to change your shoes, you should apologize immediately.After the guests are seated.You should change the slippers, don't just talk about it in one breath, otherwise it will make the guests feel disrespectful to him.

In addition to sandals and slippers, women can generally wear other shoes in social occasions.Wearing open-toed sandals and slippers is no different from bare feet, and they must not be worn on solemn and formal social occasions.It's even worse to wear sandals with bare feet.

Ladies are also not allowed to wear leather boots in the office, before going to work, and after get off work, they are left to their own devices.When wearing leather boots, pay attention to let the skirt cover the top of the boots.

High heels are loved by many women, but don’t wear high heels that are too high or too thin, otherwise you will lose your balance when walking, swaying here and there, walking unsteadily, and losing your own style gone.Some people prefer to wear high heels with narrow skirts and walk like fashion models.Doing so can only make you look artificial and unnatural, and you won't be well received in social situations and at work.

The color of the socks is better in a single tone, and it is not suitable to wear socks with patterns.Wearing a dress and black leather shoes is best matched with a pair of black socks, which will show the harmonious beauty of the overall tone.Under no circumstances should you wear a pair of white athletic socks to a diplomatic event.

When wearing socks for men, pay attention to length, color and texture.The length should be as high as the upper part of the calf. Socks that are too short will look loose and loose. If you sit down and don't pay attention, your skin will be exposed, which is unseemly.Men's socks should not be too thin or too thick, cotton socks are the best.Although nylon socks are cheap, they look rustic and smell strange, so they are not suitable for wearing.

Women's skirts should be matched with stockings or pantyhose, and the most commonly used colors are flesh-colored and black.Transparent stockings are most suitable for slender legs.If your legs are too thin, you can wear light line socks, and if your legs are thick, you can wear dark socks. In this way, the legs appear to be thinner under the cover of dark colors.It is best not to wear socks that are too thick.

Women's socks must be of appropriate size, and don't fall down after a few steps, or look one high and one low.Even if that's the case, don't make a fool of yourself by arranging your socks.

When women wear socks, the top of the socks cannot be exposed outside the hem of the skirt or the bottom of the trousers.There must be no leg exposed between the hem of the skirt and the opening of the socks.No matter how attractive a woman's legs are, don't go out in socks that are stringy, have holes, or have been mended with thread.Keep a pair or two of socks on hand in the office or workplace in case they get snagged.And it is better to have a few pairs of socks when you go out to work, especially when you are dealing with Japanese guests, because when you enter their restaurant, you have to take off your shoes and put on slippers. If the socks are torn or dirty, How embarrassing it would be.

●The front hair should not hang down on the eyebrows and eyes, and the long hair should be tied up.

●Foundation cream should use natural color to keep fit.

●Do not untie buttons intentionally.

●Do not roll up the sleeves intentionally, and be careful not to get them dirty.

●If you want to take off the bracelet, you can wear an ordinary orthodox watch.

●When wearing a long skirt that is close to the color of the skin, be careful not to loosen or break the thread.

●Low-heeled shoes to medium-heeled shoes are more conducive to movement.And they are plain shoes without buckles and ribbons.

In daily life, gloves not only play the role of keeping warm and keeping out the cold, but also play an extremely important decorative role.In the West, gloves are called "hand fashion".Until the 19th century, it was a special item for nobles, priests and soldiers.The high walls built by the hierarchy prevent ordinary people from having access to gloves.But today, almost everyone has several pairs of gloves of different colors and styles for different seasons and different occasions.

When choosing gloves, you should pay attention to the following points in order to be suitable for use.

First, it must be consistent with the overall attire.Wear a gray or light brown coat, and may wear brown gloves.Wear a dark coat with black gloves.Wearing fur clothing, you should choose gloves that match the color.The colored gloves that have been popular in recent years are best matched with brightly colored winter clothes.It certainly doesn't look good in a black fur coat and white gloves.

When wearing a suit or sportswear, choose gloves or black gloves that match the color.When ladies wear suits or summer fashion, they choose to wear tulle gloves and mesh gloves.Nylon gloves cannot be matched with sportswear anyway.

Second, it must be in harmony with personal temperament.Since gloves are a kind of "hand fashion", they are the same as other fashions. When choosing, you must pay attention to the differences in age, personality and temperament of each person.Older and more stable people are suitable to wear dark gloves.For young and lively people, light or colored gloves are suitable.Innocent children can wear gloves of any color.

A person with tall arms and long arms will look heroic and unrestrained when wearing a pair of long gloves.People with short stature and short arms, wearing a pair of short gloves, will look shrewd and capable.It wouldn't look right if the two were reversed.If a petite girl likes to wear a pair of fat and big gloves, she will attract attention wherever she goes.In fact, wearing too big gloves is not necessarily good-looking, but also very impractical.You have to take it off if you want to put your hands in your pockets.

No matter what color or style of gloves you wear, you must keep them neat and tidy.Rather than ruining your image by wearing a dirty pair of gloves, you might as well not wear them.

Third, know some etiquette for wearing gloves.Gloves can not only protect against sun in summer and cold in winter, but also increase the user's demeanor.In western social occasions, most women wear gloves, and think that only in this way is polite.They pay attention to wearing short gloves during the day and long gloves at night.Wear summer gloves in summer and winter gloves in winter.

When people shake hands, it is considered impolite for a man to wear gloves.Once inside, he should take off his gloves.In both cases, the lady does not have to remove her gloves.This is the courtesy given to ladies.

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