Take Off The T-Shirt And Put On Some Power

Take Off The T-Shirt And Put On Some Power Photo by Jacob Sutton, courtesy of GQ.com What does this mean for our wardrobes? It suggests that if we want to be perceived as authoritative and be taken seriously, we need a serious power suit. As mentioned before, the style has shifted to a more subtle form of the 80s power suit, but its basics are still there, meaning you can (and should) still use them. For Men According to an article featured on GQ.com, two details label a suit and its wearer powerful. The stronger, more constructed shoulders and the low button stance (that shows more chest),  the article stated.  They combine to give you that broad, alpha-male V shape.   Along with these two keys, it is also recommended to invest in a double-breasted pinstriped suit, as it is still considered  the most powerful of all power suits, by GQ. Of course, if youre going the more rebellious, business casual route of the power suit, they recommend the pinstriped suit, white collared dress-shirt and to then screw the tie. For Women Photo courtesy of anntaylor.com The power suit for women is often less brazen than the mens, and involves a heavier focus on color. According to color psychology, black is considered more authoritative, while white is perceived as softer, which is a fact women should keep in mind when choosing a suit. Remember that black may be too harsh for some skin tones, which makes navy blues or even dark greens adequate alternatives. Todays suits for women are also more feminized, with, according to Vogue, the narrowest of shoulders, and shorter, tighter sleeves; they hit at the hipbone, not the upper thigh. For the Artists Photographer at Milanese Fashion Week, photo courtesy of The Styleograph This section isnt just for artists, of course, but for what they represent. Some of us possibly dont have jobs or a future corporate career that involves the need for the power suit. Take, for example, a photographer, writer, graphic designer and even some teachers; in these fields, a strong suit may come off as too much or arrogant rather than demanding of respect. In this case, it really depends upon your profession and whether you work for a small company or even for yourself. Promise Tangeman, owner of the graphic design boutique Promise Tangeman Creative, talks in an article featured on photographer Jasmine Stars blog on the importance of personal style. Take a step into your closet and evaluate what you like, what you buy, what you wear, and why. You may say that you dont know what your style is, but give yourself some credit, you know more than you think. When you get dressed in the morning you are choosing a visual look to represent you. Promises look has been called eclectic and very trendy, but it does indeed fit in with her profession and her boutiques brand, which makes it a great fit while setting her apart from the competition. She is seen in photos pairing dressy blazers, which give the vibe of professionalism, with funky, contrasting accessories such as feather earrings. In viewing her style and considering the fact that she designed her own business from the ground up, we can see that even developing a personal power suit proves beneficial. The concept of the power suit is something that can be used in our daily lives to aid in boosting confidence or to assert a certain flair, whether it be that of a powerful business investor or of a more out-of-the-box designer style. Working our clothing to our advantage, dressing for who we want to be and incorporating it into our personal brand is just a step closer to looking out from atop our own personal high-rise.