Traditional Business Attire

The first type of business attire that I will be focusing on is traditional. 
Traditional business attire is considered to be very simple and subtle.  This is what most companies, especially well developed and successful companies, will expect of their employees to wear to work day-to-day. 

For women, traditional business attire consists of: 

• Skirt Suits 
• Tailored Pant Suits 
• Dress Shirts & Blouses 
• Solid Stockings & Solid Coloured Socks (Preferably black or any other neutral colour) 
• Closed Toe & Closed Heel Leather Shoes (No higher than three inch heels) 

For men, traditional business attire consists of: 

• Business/Pant Suits 
• Button-Down Shirts 
• Ties 
• Solid Coloured Socks (Preferably black or any other neutral colour) 
• Closed Toe & Closed Heel Leather Shoes 

Both men and women are expected to keep their jewellery to a minimum and for women keep their makeup and their perfume subtle. Both men and women should accessorize their outfits with a brief case or leather folder to keep all paper, notes, files, and pens. 

This look is very professional and put together.  It will ensure that the focus remains on the work that needs to be done instead of basing any decisions due to appearance.  However, I do not think that traditional business attire is as popular today as it has been in the past because now people are encouraged to express themselves through the clothes they wear and their accessories and for women their make up.  That is why business attire has become more lenient over the years.  

QUESTION: Is traditional business attire still considered the dress code at your job?  If so, what are your favourite articles of clothing to wear? 

TIP: This is a tip that I learned from working in a retail store with a strict dress code.  If you look in the mirror and second guess whether what you are wearing is appropriate or not, most likely it is in appropriate and you should change your outfit! 

All information was found on http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossaryb/g/what-is-business-attire.htm & http://www.casualpower.com/business_casual_tips/biz_attire.html