Whether you just got a promotion or you are entering the job market for the first time, you could end up running into the phrase “business formal.” What is the business formal dress code? What does it ...

Not that long ago, the phrase ‘business-casual’ simply meant the removal of one’s neck tie, and perhaps even the decorous undoing of a single shirt button beneath a crisp suit jacket. It was more of ...

First impressions matter, especially in professional settings. When you’re aiming for six-figure roles or trying to climb the corporate ladder, understanding business professional attire can ...

Sixty-some years after American workers began to dress down on Fridays, is it finally time for corporate America to fully ditch the suit and tie? I don’t recall seeing anyone wearing formal business ...

Is the Ukrainian president giving us a masterclass on professionalism and workplace bullying? What does it mean to “look professional”? For generations, the answer has been straightforward: a crisp ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brett F. Braley-Palko is a novelist and journalist covering menswear. As dress codes continue to become more relaxed, the simple ...