Guess what! Guys are reading our posts here at Classy Career Girl too! And I just got a question from a male reader and since we all know that I can’t let anyone not get their questions answered, we are going to answer it today. So if the question doesn’t apply to you, I guess you can share with with your husband, boyfriend or male co-worker or you can just enjoy the photos of the men. And since I know nothing about men’s fashion, I had to ask a few other friends for help. Thanks to Harrison Kratz, the Community Manager for MBA@UNC, the MBA online program from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and to Brittany Caudle, the Publisher of Fashion Favors the Brave, a space dedicated to the admiration of men’s style and fashion from a woman’s perspective.
Dear Classy Career Girl, should my suit jacket be buttoned when I have an interview? In my Twitter and FB profile pics, my suit is undone, is that a major fashion mistake? Thanks, Want To Be a Classy Career Guy
Dear Want To Be a Classy Career Guy,
Harrison’s answer: When you walk into a room for an interview, your suit should be buttoned and then you can unbutton when you are seated. It shows you are aware, comfortable, and composed. I really wouldn’t worry about the Facebook photos though. As long as you can present yourself well, employers won’t be too nitpicky about those minor details.
Birittany’s answer: Yes, a man’s suit should stayed buttoned during an interview while he is standing and unbuttoned when he sits down. He will keep the last button unbuttoned at all times.
If he wears a single button jacket, his jacket will remained buttoned while standing and unbuttoned while sitting. For a double breasted suit he will button all buttons except for the last one. Shown here:
For men wanting to learn the ins and outs of suiting, I often recommend this video from Put This On . It gives great, easy to follow guidelines on the proper fit of shirts and suits based on different body types.
Thanks again to Brittany and Harrison for their great answers!
