STYLE'S REVOLVING DOOR:
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
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Each new generation has to find their own sense of style-and each new generation wants a little rebellion. So it shouldn't be much of a surprise that the upcoming generation of young professionals are rejecting the "casual Friday" model of their parents, and moving toward a new sensibility, a new source of fresh style: their grandparents.
During the last twenty years, professionals considered having the freedom to wear casual clothing at work as the ultimate status symbol. However, the pervasive casualwear attitude made it difficult-if not impossible-to distinguish the CEO from the employees.
Rather than working toward the mirage of the jeans-and-a-tee-shirt business attire, today's younger professionals are dressing up, with three-piece suits becoming far more common in the business world. Instead of striving toward the comfort of weekend-wear at work, they're highlighting different workplace values, including a focus on quality and substance.
In another ten years, the tide will likely turn again, as another generation finds its voice. After all, our sense of style is part of our formative experiences. For now, however, the movement toward impeccable tailoring is solid.
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IN THE BLACK -- AND GRAY
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Now is a great time for the crisp, urbane look of black and white. No other color matches the cool elegance of black, but a monochrome outfit can seem a bit dull. You can warm up your black clothing without sacrificing sophistication by including items in various shades of gray.
Try gray flannel for your outerwear or suit for a softer look without sacrificing the clean look of black. Include a black and white patterned or striped tie to add interest, or trade black socks for dark gray ones. A little mixing of black, white, and shades of gray offers an appealing style.
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