Work Attire/Style change

I dress in lose fitting clothes (because of my weight) and tend to not look the best because I can just stay in my office all day but I'm thinking about making a style change. I want to present myself a little better around the office and look more sharp. Being in IT support we tend not to be the best dressed guys around but I kind of want to break out of that stereotype. I want to look good while climbing under a desk to turn a computer on/off again. I'm interested to see what some of you ladies and gents wear to work or have had a style change.

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Mike-Mike

are you Van Heusen fans wearing a tie too? I also need either XLT or XXLT, and I find a hard time finding the shirts with sleeves for my monkey arms. I might check out these VH shirts, but dont want it to rub my neck raw

PC509

I used to wear nice clothes to work. I don't do it anymore as my workplace can be very dirty at times. From wine/grape juice to tons of dirt and dust. Now, it's t-shirt and jeans, which is appropriate for the area. When I go to the corporate offices, it's jeans and a polo. I have worn a nice suit before, though. Just for "casual Friday". I didn't want it to go to waste.

If I were in a strict office environment, I'd have a different style. A nice pair of slacks, nice shoes (I like shoes), nice button up shirt, and maybe a tie. I really enjoy dressing up. It gives me more confidence and I'm more outgoing.

I do like the casual aspect of the job, too, though. I can always be comfortable... I even got to bring in my puppy once.

jcundiff

Mike-Mike wrote: »

are you Van Heusen fans wearing a tie too? I also need either XLT or XXLT, and I find a hard time finding the shirts with sleeves for my monkey arms. I might check out these VH shirts, but dont want it to rub my neck raw

VH makes several different materials and weights of shirts, I have been wearing them since the early 90s... as far as the nooses go, only under extreme duress

I always wear a real tie and not a clip, that way you can leave the top button undone... really dont need to with VHs but...

Also, check out JCPs store brand Foundry shirts... not all as dressy as the VHs, but are great for days you dont have to have a tie on, maybe even then...

kohr-ah

Usually slacks and a button up for me to work with a black belt and black shoes. Properly fit (so not baggy)
It isnt required but I always been told dress how I want to be seen and I am not overdoing it. Just makes me feel good and look nice.

Polos during the summer if hot as dickens out.

Cisco Inferno

If you want a break from black dress shoes while wearing slacks, try canvas dress shoes.
Im literally addicted to this brand from spain. Maians. Take a look at their styles. Men - Maians North America

No more stink foot. no more hard shoes bending leather.
These are like TOMS if they made dress shoes.

alias454

Mike-Mike wrote: »

are you Van Heusen fans wearing a tie too? I also need either XLT or XXLT, and I find a hard time finding the shirts with sleeves for my monkey arms. I might check out these VH shirts, but dont want it to rub my neck raw

I don't wear ties for work however, on occasion I do wear one, and haven't had any issues. I will also add the VH and Haggar stuff seem to hold up pretty well.

rwmidl

5.11 pants and polo shirt.