Be the best dressed

My father has good advice when it comes to furthering your professional career. Above anything else, he completely knows what he’s talking about in this arena and I’ve benefited from it many times. I on the other hand have good advice about fashion and being cool, which my father has no idea about. Over the years I’ve found that much of his advice could easily be converted into my world. One if his best and my favorites: “Find out who the rainmaker is, the man who gets the job done, the man who everyone looks to as the best at what he does. Find out who that is, what he does to gain respect and you do the same thing, but do it better”.


*Steve, not a fashion plate. Shirt and pants - Brooks Brothers

The same can be said for fashion. Find out who everyone considers to be the best dressed or has the coolest look. It could simply be someone you think looks great and just one up them. Be the one they talk about by doing what they do only just a little better.

Strive to be the best dressed man in the room. This doesn’t always take money; it takes effort and care. Take stock of your own style, take care of your garments, making sure they fit and do what style guru Tim Gunn always says, “Make it work”.



Being the best dressed has a lot of perks. You stand out but in a positive way and look respectable. A man taking pride in his appearance is just as impressive as when you see a woman doing the same. To the winner go the spoils.

As for selecting your style front runner, you’re picking a “real” person to emulate. This way you have a better chance of actually accomplishing that look. When you pick celebs there’s a pretty good chance you’ll never be able to look like them only adding to your frustration. You don’t have the money, the time or the staff to pull it off. Jimmy in acquisitions is mortal, Brad Pitt is not.

Keep in mind that this can be done over time and doesn't need to be an everyday occurrence. Don't get it twisted; I don't look my best everyday. I don't have the time or the money to truly be the best at every meeting or personal event. However, what I make sure I do is select pieces that go well together so even if it's a slow fashion day I still look presentable with some sort of flair. You can do the same.