When a person is at work, hiscorporate attire can communicate a lot about his personality, and temperament.Clothes create an image about the wearer in the minds of other people. Abusiness suit that does not look clean and elegant will fail to make a goodimpression. Apart from the work efficiency, it is also important how a personis able to present himself, as a prim image is equally important for creating agood impression. Staffs who are sloppy in their dressing affect the businessimage badly. Companies pay more focus towards the dress code of theiremployees, as it is concerned with the development of the company's brandthrough exposure.

 

Everything undergoestransformation during the span of time. Professional clothing is not anexemption to this. Fabrics have undergone a lot of changes from the simplecotton to blends of polyester, lycra, silk and many more. Companies now expecttheir employees to follow a dress code that will reflect an active work life.

 

Work wear Trends for 2009:

 

When is comes to the choice ofwork wear, current trends indicate that people do not prefer to look tooformal. The formal look is obsolete, with the styles moving towards a casuallook. While choosing professional attires, material should be of primeconsideration as comfort is of utmost importance. The corporate trend hasshifted from wearing clothes with exact matching to complementary outfits. Co-ordinatedstyles such as Johnny-style collars and V-necks are designed specifically forthe fit of wearer. Stylish cotton blouse with a knee length skirt will be thepreferred work wear by most women.

 

Hues for the year:

 

Color trends for the current yearmove towards the softer sections of the color segment. Neutral colors such asnavy and gray will be a right choice for business suits. Black is a commoncolor, yet, would give an elegant look for formal occasions. Distinctive oliveand hues of brown would be tricky, and give a distinctive corporate look. Solidcolors accompanied with an open weave sweater will be in vogue. Knee lengthskirts will be seen in light or medium hues giving a more professional lookrather than wild colors with bold prints. Pant suits in a plain base coloradded with added splashes of accent colors will be in demand for this season.

 

Leather Apparels for Him andHer:

 

Leather goes corporate in thecurrent trend for both men and women. Simple, yet trendy leather apparels forwomen with band collar, pockets, stylish silhouettes, notch and classic lapelswill be in fad. Available in inimitable designs, and fits, with the corporatehue of black, and brown, it makes the women stand in par with the corporateethics, along with a hint of glamour. Ideal for meetings, and events, theseleather apparels would expose the 'boss' in them.

 

Men's leather garments will beseen in double collar or notch color with button or zipper closures. Impartinga formal elegance along with a casual comfort, men's leather work wears comewith a soft lining for summers, and a warm lining for the chilly winter. Colorpalette includes black, brown and tan giving the 'perfect gentleman' look.

 

 

The Casual Corporate Dress code:

 

Today, there is a change in the trend of wearing clothes. People prefer to wear clothes that are comfortable at work. Casual dress code is being followed by the employees of many companies. Acceptance of casual clothing as a corporate attire is the best gift bestowed on us by this century. Casual clothing has become a way of life that best fits into the fast stepped lifestyle. Polo shirts, sports coats, and twill shirts are a few casual wears that make presentable corporate apparels.

 

The Button Trend:

 

Button clothing is regarded as the requirement for a standard formal wear. Presently, four button business suits are not in fad, and are not regarded as a classic style. This style suits best for the people who are slim and tall. Three button suits will be in fad.

 

Performance Fabrics:

 

Employees, who have a uniform to wear while at work, are considered as the spokesperson of the company. Logos printed on the uniform also provides an opportunity for the company to build its image and become a recognizable symbol. Performance apparels have permeated all areas and have entered the corporate sector as well, and will have a prospective market. With increasing risks due to exposure to chemicals, toxic wastes etc, and risky incidents like fire, these apparels have become all the more essential. Nano treated fibres are becoming flexible and well suited to corporate wear. Apparels with high performance treatments, with stain resistance and wear resistance, without losing the natural qualities of the fabric will be used in industrial worksites.

 

Organic and Sustainable Apparels:

 

Organic clothing has a projected growth rate of 15% changing the perception, that they are expensive and unappealing. Trendy organic apparels are available in a variety of styles; from T-shirts to formal wears. More companies will adopt organically manufactured clothing in their formal attire. Sustainable apparels are not just a passing fad, and are here to stay. While organic clothing takes the fame in work place, the focus will also be shifting towards sustainable apparels emerging as a trendy work wear.

 

Outfit of the employees should be comfortable, and also motivate them to work. Companies currently have a casual approach towards the dress code of their staff. A right choice of work wear combined with matching accessories will give a professional as well as a trendy appearance.

 

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