Button shirts, business suits, would you were one?

To each it's own, I just like a simple shirt and tie. I make alot of trips to my kids schools, so I can't show up in goth :p

Just because you are successful, does not mean you have to wear a suit.

But dressing professionally for offline meetings is a PLUS. Dressing Goth is not very professional at all. It may be "you", what you like, but I can assure you it will NOT add credibility to you offline.

I know your online, and that's what your business is, but you can still represent yourself in a way that is professional. The only people who would probably like your Goth look, would be others who are Goth, and if that is who your marketing to, then by all means keep the Goth look.

I am not trying to be negative about Goth, just trying to say that it does not represent anything close to professionalism unless your are a performer like Marilyn Manson, or someone else similar.

You can keep your look (socially), and still represent yourself as professional by making sure that you brand yourself in a professional looking way. By making sure that the way you look online is trustable, and I do not think that Goth falls into the category of what people would consider trustable or professional.

Don't think of it as selling out to mainstream, just think of it as a good business decision.

For me, i really enjoy wearing suits and ties, makes me feel pretty spiffy to each there own though doesn't matter ether way.

I think you should be yourself. You'll be most comfortable. Trying to turn yourself into someone else's idea of successful, or what you think is someone else's idea, is a recipe for unhappiness.

If they can't accept you as you are, and move past how you look, do you really want to be around them?

Also, characters are fun to be around. I personally don't want to be surrounded by bland same-looking advisors and a crowd of clone types "faking it 'til they make it."

Haha if I am working from home, I can simply just wear anything that I want as nobody will be looking over my shoulder on the things that I am doing.

But I do agree that if we are attending an offline function or event, it will be polite to dress appropriately for the event. Being successful online simply means that you have more money, it does not mean you must really change the true you.

You can wear whatever you want whether you are successful or not ..

I love wearing shorts, a v-neck shirt and either nike's or sandals.. And i also love wearing a nice suit at times..

It's your life, do with it what you want and be happy bud! Forget doing what everyone does or approves.. Just be you.

It all depends on the image you want to portray. Consider yourself as an actor, you dress according to how you want people to respond to you. Sometimes casual will be the best way to dress, other times a suit is perfect. If I was attending a big convention I would wear a suit. If I was attending an informal marketing get together in Hawaii you better believe I will go casual.

I'll never change my dress code in an effort to try and be someone I'm not.

F that.

Apparently, you've never seen a Frank Kern video :rolleyes:
He's about as 'surfer dude' as they get...

I have to admit though, I'm put off by some of the so called 'gurus' who drive up in a Lambo being a total poser, then they get out, and they are dressed like they shop at the thrift store - some people can do the 'forget 9 to 5 and work in your underwear' in style, and some can't...

I think Frank Kern adopted the surfer dude style as his brand. Screams successful IM equals do what you want.

Steve Jobs is so obvious, surprised he hasn't been mentioned by now. And Simon Cowell but I guess he is in the entertainment category.

I don't see anything wrong with the Goth. If you brand yourself as the Goth Guy, you will be recognizable. But you have to ask yourself if you think you want to be the Goth Guy at 50. If the answer is yes, go for it.

If I were one, my life would be simpler. But being wool? NO THANKS! Those moths are HORRIBLE!

Steve

I'm a firm believer that a good suit (one that is of decent material, appropriate cut, and well-fitted) will make any man look better. And I can even go as far as say that most men who hate shirts, for example, are the ones who don't know how to buy a good one. (Tip for people on the market for a shirt: buy it with the collar size a size or half a size bigger - they shrink for the first few washes.)

I think am in the wrong niche cos am wearing my casual shorts and t shirt more often than usual since i started IM.

I LOVE white dress shirts. I even wear them in the rock and gem fields where I find them very useful - deflect sun, rollable sleeves, you can slip them over another shirt in cold, tie them in a knot at your waiste - leave them open with a bathing suit underneath. Love the things.

I don't wear suits often. For some reason I look too intimidating in a suit (have a lawyer look in one) Usually if I need to look "business" I wear a dress shirt and jacket and a pair of jeans and high heels. It makes it hard for people to pigeon hole you based on your wardrobe and they have to listen more to what you say instead of how you look.

A well tailored suit on a guy, with a good shirt and no tie, lends an air of casual confidence, and the appearance that you don't need to wear a tie - you're at the top of the 'food chain'...

The last time I wore a suit was when I was best man at my mate's wedding 5 years ago. I live in track suits, shorts, tshirts, very casual stuff.
I on;y ever see 1 or 2 clients and one is my masseur and the other is my chiropractor and I see them for treatments so no need to dress up. My other clients I only have contact online via email and skype so no need to dress up.

Sweet, thank you, it's cool that you guys have your own style.
Yeah, do whatever makes you comfortable & happy

My daily attire usually consists of fresh PJ's and a dressing gown accompanied by slippers.

I'd only wear a suit and tie if I really have to. Choice of clothing doesn't create success.