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It is important that you dress `right` whatever the occasion. By `right` we mean the general set of rules that the corporate world follows regardless of the formal dress code that each company adopts.

DOs

• Adopt a professional look
• See that you dress for the occasion, for the audience, in tune with the corporate culture and most importantly, for yourself
• Always wear well-fitting clothes
• If you are dressed formally, see that your jacket is buttoned
• It is better to dress conservatively than to experiment
• See that your hair is neatly in place and is well-trimmed
• If you must wear a perfume, keep it mild
• Wearing a tie? Keep it conservative and see that it reaches the middle of your belt buckle
• Black lace-up shoes with over-the-calf socks should suit any formal occasion
• Traditional, starched business shirt with a simple collar and cuffs worn with a formal, elegant unostentatious watch will serve the purpose

Don`ts

• Never wear loud clothes
• Don`t make the mistake of undoing the buttons on your shirt
• Avoid ill-fitting, wrinkled clothes
• Do not wear shiny or glittering clothes
• Do not have hair all over your face or adopt a hairstyle that needs constant attention
• Do not wear a loud perfume that announces your arrival
• Avoid shirts with loud colours and prints or garish ties
• Avoid showy tie-pins or belts with big buckles
• Never wear short-sleeved dress shirts or short socks
• No keds or loafers with a suit

These are but a few general guidelines on corporate dressing for men. You should study what your company rules say and adopt those within this broad framework so that you are dressed appropriately for the occasion and do not end up standing out like a sore thumb.