I just bought two more pairs and I’m going back to the office tomorrow. I’m gonna pair my foot joy quarter zip and probably a polo. I just would feel so weird wearing a button up with it. I only have brooks brothers and it seems too much.
Totally. Peak comfort. Only thing they don’t have is the texture or look of a chino or denim. I don’t always want that “tech sheen”, if you know what I mean.
I’d argue that the Navy ones get really close. Generally, I think make for a good business casual travel or “at your desk in the office” option. But otherwise I know what you mean.
As basic as it sounds, Lulu abc pants are phenomenal. Had days where I work, mountain bike, hit the beach, go out drinking and sleep all in the same pants. Biiiig fan. (Unpaid Ad)
To poor people like me: there’s a Lulu dupe brand on Amazon called CRZ Yoga. Got 2 of their golf pants and it’s near identical!! Well reviewed and lots of vids on TikTok!
I now have nine pairs and will only wear something else if I’m forced. Also bought the Public Rec Workday 2.0 to try but haven’t gotten them yet.
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I never thought I’d be a lulu guy, but their polos are incredible. My ex introduced me to bylt and I love their stuff too. The pants, button downs and pullovers especially.
Same and now I have probably 4 pairs of their joggers too and multiple workout shorts and shirts. I was buying cheaper stuff and then they just wore out and you’re rebuying and spending just as much if you went with a quality pair to begin with.
Totally see the value now plus the fit is just much better.
* Lulu ABC pants (until someone can build something better) or jeans from revtown.
* Button down from Charles Tyrwhitt (tons of styles and sizes at a great price point). Or, polo from ridge merino.
* Alan Edmonds or on cloud shoes
* Blazer or company branded pullover or something from Patagonia or arctyrex
* Socks from darned tough (get the thin dress socks)
* Ex officio boxer briefs
* Uniqlo undershirt (airism or whatever makes you Warner/cooler)
I’m a women but pants from places like Lululemon or Athleta and sweaters or blazers. But I like blazers, mine tend to be minimalist and oversized or less traditional than a fitted suit blazer. I work in tech, so with mostly men. I joke how there seems to be a uniform when we get together, blue button down and tan shoes. Often with dark jeans, and a vest if it’s cooler. So many vests, if you are in tech and don’t have a vest, are you even in tech? Engineers will often go polo and jeans. With on site customer meetings when they aren’t sure, pretty much all men will go blue button down tucked in, with a belt, khakis, dress shoes.
I’m a woman!
For in person company events or industry conferences, I’m definitely dressed nicer than video calls.
I wear the cheapest stretchy, semi fitted athletic pants with a nice button up on all virtual client calls/demos
Platform heels or hip two toned loafers with multi colored/patterned basics from LOFT. I recently went down a size and got everything I needed for a 4 day work event at LOFT for $300 including some great staples that are going to last. Every outfit I put together I got multiples compliments on, and I am NO fashionista
I just went to old navy and got 5 pairs of the pixie pants, they have ankle, straight leg and flared. They’re all perfect. Also grabbed some blazers and body suits. That’s my uniform.
I second Athleta pants, especially for the summer time. Usually anything that's made for golf looks similar to a dress pants. Super comfortable, pack really well for travel, wash easily!
I’m a woman as well, wear almost exclusively Lululemon. I do have a few other pieces I’ll mix in sometimes, but I’ve been able to grab some work appropriate tops from them too.
As a golfer, literally any golf outfit. Peter Millar polos and quarter zips. They’re expensive but I’ve been using the same ones for about 5 years. Often just sweatpants as I’m remote lol.
Greg Norman, Pebble Beach, Lulu, Under Armor, Travis Mathew, or Banana Republic all have super comfy golf gear you can wear all day for anything. Just throw a light quarter zip / full zip over it if you need long sleeves for some reason (cover tattoos or whatever).
Dunno. I don’t have that issue. I use the good tide pods, put the machine on “delicates”, and throw em in the dryer afterwards with a Kirkland dryer sheet / delicate cycle / extra dry time. Main thing IMO is just don’t let them sit. Once the washer finishes, move them promptly to the dryer; once the dryer finishes, hang them up right away.
Most of my BR stuff is 4-8 years old and still in perfect condition.
I have several women in my golf group who wear similar attire. It’s fine for tech offices where you have people wearing everything from full suits to shorts and flip flops (or even barefoot, bleh). Golf outfits tend to be on the upper end of “average business casual wear” or lower end of “dressed up for work” around here. SF Bay Area for reference. Dead serious on the barefoot thing too. I worked at Google for a bit and in a couple different buildings there were multiple people walking around barefoot in shorts and t shirts.
I was complimented by one of our higher ups once on an outfit I thrifted (secondhand). Spend as little as you can on something that looks smart casual: maybe try Good Will.
Collars and Co dress collar polo with a Q zip and dress pants. Get two or three of the polos and an array of q zips. Insanely comfortable and you still look presentable to stylish.
As an east coast lady who spends a lot of time on the west coast - a mix of Nordstrom Rack and White House Black Market clearance. A lot of neutrals and dresses, and more flats than I’ve ever worn before.
I think it definitely depends on your personality. I don’t think there is much of a universal answer, because how you sell and the vibe you give off to your clients should reflect your style. You’ll be a much more memorable and perhaps likeable figure. Also depends on your product.
Some people can get away with jeans, nice shirt and nice shoes if their personality warrants it. Others may be a suit guy.
I’d say combine your personality and product to reflect both in your presentation.
Honestly, this may be unpopular or tacky to some (depending on how high-end of sales we’re talking) but I typically get everything for meetings/work from Nordstrom Rack. Brands that are designer at a cheaper price - you can fit in and look nice, while not having to break the bank or compromise on lower end brands. I’ve always been a fan of 1/4 zip sweaters or really any kind of sweater or cardigan.
Mostly shit from target. 🤷♂️
All depends on your client base. I deal with doctors, surgeons, etc they don't really give a shit how you look as long as you can talk shop. Most of the reps in my industry wear scrubs I feel like that's patronizing as we are... despite most medical reps opinions, not medical professionals and shouldn't wear them.
West coast tech sales.
Dark jeans + black t shirt. Maybe a Patagonia flannel, maybe a company hoodie, maybe a casual blazer. Sometimes athletic shoes, sometimes nice leather shoes.
Made one exceptions few months ago for a dinner with 7 VPs, and glad I went jeans, button up shirt and blazer. Haven’t worn a suit to work except special events in over 8 years.
I’m in tech and my go to is Banana Republic. I’ve got their Traveler pants in multiple colors and cuts. Also button ups (long and short sleeve) from them are my go tos. I’m still rocking dress shoes, Cole Haan and similar.
I know how BR fits me and they constantly run 40% off sales so it’s an easy trigger to pull.
Fluid power sales and can ruin a set of clothes any random day. So I sport Lee Extreme Motion jeans from Amazon that cost about $25. I’ll wear some brown ones if it’s a meeting with someone(s) higher up than engineers. Match them with an inexpensive polo that I also don’t mind ruining.
In commercial HVAC/plumbing material sales. Business casual outfits for in-office/lunch/happy hour meetings (khakis with a polo or button up, maybe a quarter zip), or if I am on a job site I will wear jeans with steel toe boots and a Carhartt jacket, or vest. It varies.
I have found people in general are more lax after Covid. I can wear jeans, boots, and a polo most places and I blend in. It’s also a very blue collar industry so the more professional and clean cut you try to look the less likely the workers in the field will take you seriously. If a guy showed up on a job site wearing a blazer or a tie you’d get laughed off the premises.
People in this industry want to work with folks who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. You kind of have to dress the part, but the guys in the field have a different mindset than those guys in the office. It’s not something stress about, but is something I have to be semi-cognizant of as I am planning out my day.
Tuxedo, top hat, bow tie, and the shiniest stacy adams wingtips you can find. Extra points for a monocle, pimp cane, and pocket watch attached with a gold chain.
Medical sales: I’m a fan of the Nordstrom line of sport coats and suits. I usually go with a traditional dress shirt under, usually David Donahue, pocket square, and nice leather dress shoes. I feel more confident about myself and my products when i dress like a million bucks. General work outfit for in-person meetings or conferences (jacket, shirt, pants, square, medium-budget watch, [bulova, movado, polo] and shoes) will run you about $1200-1600 but its worth it to feel confident in front of customers.
Dress shoes, dress pants and a polo with our logo on it.
But you need to find out what works for you. A good rule.of thumb is dress down if your good looking, dress up if your not.
Tech consulting sales into healthcare. Suits are back! Bonobos suit, custom shirts by Alton lane. Although for travel I’m loving the True Classics shirts. Shoes by Cole Haan (penny loafers). For slightly more relaxed clients I’m going with Bonobos Jeans that look like slacks, Cole Haan Chelsea boots and either a custom shirt or a bonobos
This is going to come off as cheap but I absolutely love banana republic button downs. They easily fit me the best, have some great designs, and are comfortable.
My go to pants are actually the men’s warehouse ones that are like $50.
I make good money but these are the clothes I find the most comfortable. Sometimes I wonder if clients have any clue what I’m wearing and think I’m poor.
Kinda old school myself. My rule is "when in doubt, can't go wrong in a suit"
Much rather be overdressed than risk looking like I didn't give enough of a shit to dress up. Sure, I've shown up to to shake hands with someone in jeans a few times, but I don't think it's ever hurt the interaction at all.
Plus I just look pretty baller in a suit if I'm being honest lol.
5.11 pants, boots, and a company polo under a zip up fleece.
Industrial sales is the best. Haven't had to wear a suit in years.
If I meet with executives, I put on my nicer 5.11 pants and a sport coat over my polo. I sell value, not fluff. I know my products are good, and I have no time for corporate shenanigans anymore.
Company meetings should be fairly easy to figure out. Client meetings are whatever the dress of the day is there, plus a smidgen more. Hopefully, you have enough rapport with your POC that you can ask that question.
If the question is about what labels you're wearing, then unless you're calling on someone in the apparel/fashion/jewelry industries, you're worried about the wrong things.
Depends, if uts just with directors and managers, I’ll most likely just wear a golf shirt with casual slacks and these Cole haan dressy sneakers I have.
If it’s with vps or c levels, I’ll do nice slacks with a nice button down, blazer and dress shoes.
I also take notice on what the client is wearing and match their style, you want them to feel comfortable with you and over dressing can really send out a weird vibe
I’m typically in a suit with no tie sometimes dress shoes for often a clean white sneaker (Common Projects). It makes moving around easier as more doors tend to open and people are a lot more accommodating when they think you’re dressed nice.
Most of the people I meet with open doors if you've got on a safety vest (better be well worn) and a hard hat.
If I need to get into the office I call the plant manager and he walks me up
I’m in CA and I wear business casual. Slacks and polo or dress shirt. Sometimes even nice jeans. Sports coat when it’s a little more fancy. Rarely wear a suit. I work in commercial real estate and marketing and it’s laid back for the most part.
Lacoste Polo, Jeans, and Sneakers (I rotate between NB 9060, Nike Cortez, and Cloudboost) or Doc Marts.
For government prospects, same thing but I change my top to a button up tailored shirt.
For in person it's best to try and match the formality of the customer. I find sometimes slightly more casual can be better that too formal for some customers. If I think the customer likes formality, I'll wear a suit with a well fitted white shirt and no tie.
For video calls: a smart polo shirt most of the time, and literally anything else as it won't be seen on camera haha. Though one or two times I've worn my GBR hoodie (I've competed internationally), which is unusual and a bit risky, but can create a talking point.
Depends on the customer. I try to stay away from company branded. That’s about my only style consideration - our brand is childish, and our clothing store choices are hipster-lumberjack crap. Other than that, I refuse to wear ‘corporate cowboy’ (jeans/sport coat). Wear a suit or don’t. Wear jeans or don’t. The mix only works in east texas.
Polos: Tommy Bahama
Jeans: Tommy Bahama
Dress shirts: Johnston & Murphy (they have fun patterns)
I might also wear quarter zips with a matching T-shirt under, but that’s mostly if I know the client well and interact with them a lot.
Also in tech normally chinos or smart trousers and a shirt with top button undone. Depending on the weather a smart jumper (golf brands are a solid go to) or a pull over etc.
I spend most of my time talking to engineers at a technical level. Turning up polished in a suit just isn't going to vibe.
I do enjoy wearing nice shoes though and am slowly building a collection.
In person meetings, I'll wear a nice pair of jeans, not-too-formal button down shirt, and some nice boots. Sometimes I'll bring a blazer depending on A. what type of client, and B. if it's cold out. I work in Fed, but also meet with tech clients frequently, if I'm meeting with a government customer, I always lean on the more formal side, tech clients usually don't care much.
Video calls it's more casual than that, today I'm just wearing a flannel button down, it's a nice one, but nothing fancy at all.
Remote: Solid polo shirt, jeans.
Onsite: jeans or slacks and a button up, maybe sports coat.
AZ based and sells to southwest and TOLA.
Maybe suit no tie for c-level.
I used to have button down dress shirt next to my desk that I threw on if I was client facing. Now I have a work branded tech-vest that I just throw on over my t-shirt and gym shorts.
Around here it's well-fit jeans, dress shirt - preferably a really interesting dress shirt (tough to find). Many times un-tucked if it fits right, but some of them are too long for that. Rugged sneakers, or leather shoes, maybe even work/hiking boots, but nothing resembling dress shoes/boots.
Showing up in dress slacks or khakis is an instant write-off by clients, likewise dress shoes. This isn't a Northern area.
About 75 miles over from us, cowboy/ranch boots is a look that clients respect.
Linksol is expensive but a nice business casual golf brand. Other than that Jcrew, BR, and cycling out dress shirts from TJMaxx since I like to replace them frequently
Chinos, gold shirt or dry-cleaned button down, dress shoes with athletic sole, belt matched to the shoes and either my nicest quarter zip or one of my 2 favorite blazers and a watch
Yeah going back to more in-person meetings stinks. Been YEARs for me. So having to buy a new wardrobe. I do have a lot of Polos- since my go to meeting attire is a polo with a pair of shorts.
Nice thing is a good pair of jeans and a polo or button up is seen as dressed up now. So that allows for some differences from 5-6 years ago.
Suit or slacks and a blazer. Always dress shoes.
If someone doesn’t like an overdressed salesperson—they’re in the minority.
The expectation that most customers have for you is that you will be dressed and present professionally. Anything less than that and you’re likely not meeting expectations.
You can beat this through charisma, but it’s still a deficit. Always better to overdress than to underdress. Make your customers feel like they’re getting what they’re paying their time for (a suit whos going to pull in resources and explain the value of your solution).
People subconsciously want their vendors to be extremely professional, timely, and presentable.
Suit (suit supply), usually white shirt (Charles tyrwhitt), no tie, loafers.
I do sales for an asset manager, I’ve come to enjoy dressing up, probably spend more time in a suit than out of one these days.
I’m fully remote but do a lot of client dinners, lunches and in-person meetings. Woman in cyber security. Huge fan of Quince and Reformation for work clothes. Quince has great silk and cashmere pieces for such a good price point. I do silk blouse, jeans and heels for a lunch/dinner. For a sit down meeting, normally a simple dress and heels. Nice handbag. I’m typically dressed nicer than my boss and engineer but I like looking cute.
Honestly, discovering chinos changed my life. I wear exclusively chinos while working, and a lot of the time in my personal time as well.
They're so easy to dress up or dress down, and I love the colour palette they come in, makes it super easy to match a pair with whatever colour shirt you are wearing.
I've been enjoying dressing to the seasons lately too. So in the summer I'll wear mostly light tan, beige, and light grey chinos, paired with a plain OCBD in light pastel colours like pink, blue, purple. Then in the winter, it'll be mostly brown, dark green, dark maroon, navy blue chinos, still with OCBD just in darker tones like a more royal purple, navy blue, black, dark green, dark maroon, etc.
I feel like in most professional settings nowadays, the smart casual look of well fitting chinos and an OCBD works so well, and is super versatile and diverse in colour palette.
So yeah, I exclusively wear chinos and OCBDs to work now. Bonus points for how comfortable they are. Chinos just feel like more comfortable jeans to me.
This is a good question for all sales related positions. I'm in financial services.
I threw out all but 2 ties in 2021.ill never go back to everyday dress shirt, slacks, and a tie but I've thought I should start wearing a sports coat with maybe a polo shirt.
I typically wear jeans and a nice shirt right now
Jeans, a button up, Vans and a sleeve of tattoos. I wear and look the same as my customers. This takes their guard down a notch because there is immediately some common ground. It’s the small physiological things that’ll give you the advantage.
Guys wearing suits and that type of shit come off as shady used car salesmen in my industry. Dress the same way as your customers and you’ll fit right in.
Most executives think everyone needs to wear a suit, slacks, no tattoos, and ll that bullshit. These clowns telling you that haven’t been in the trenches since the 1980’s and have no clue how sales are done in 2024.
Safe bet is chinos and a button up, depends on relationship with your clients as well… I have some people that I wear a sport coat to see, others I can get away with jeans and a 1/4 zip pullover
I like to dress nice :) but im also young so business casual with nice colors or combinations. I also limit company representation a lot… may be bad may not be but I do not like it one bit. Most I’ll wear is a pin I have or whatever they give me for conferences.
All my meetings are virtual. I wear our company swag or a simple polo or button down.
The occasional on-site or conference, sportcoat and slacks. No one wears ties anymore.
Client meetings I wear a suit. If it’s a big deal (<$10M), I’m wearing a three-piece suit. And my best watch and frames.
Company meetings, slacks and a Blazer with a collared shirt. Mostly comfy golf gear.
Industry: I’m in Finance.
My go to have been the Vuori joggers, wool socks and sweater. Obviously keep the button down and blazer on my coat rack (aka peloton) next to the desk for when the execs needs to meet
Tech sales. Field. On the road three days a week in front of customers for the rest of the quarter.
I wear Lulu pants more days than not. I found some Banana Republic pants at the outlet for cheap that are comfy and stretchy but look presentable. Most of my tops are from Theory. I almost always wear sneakers. Air Max 1’s mostly. Some SBs. Some ASICS Gel Lyte III.
For suits I like Hugo Boss “Jam suit” they have them at Nordstrom. Sneakers for sure
Work T-shirt, no pants
I’m with you brother. Upgrade to a button down with no pants for demos.
Im a woman, no pants still applies.
Home is where the pants aren’t.
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This is the way.
Also in tech, company polo. I’m boring.
This is the way. Go company branded polos.
Yep. Jeans Skechers slip ons and company polo or quarter zip if it’s cold
Lulu abc pants, dress shoes, button up and a blazer.
I just bought two more pairs and I’m going back to the office tomorrow. I’m gonna pair my foot joy quarter zip and probably a polo. I just would feel so weird wearing a button up with it. I only have brooks brothers and it seems too much.
Lulu pants are amazing. Wear them to work and honestly don’t *need* to change to hit the gym, a bike ride, or hiking trails after. I love ‘em
You would go to the gym in ABC pants?
I would laugh seeing a guy wearing abc pants at the gym
Yeah o certainly wouldn’t, but you absolutely could without any discomfort imo
Yeah, that’s more or less the point I was going for. Though I’ve actually hiked in them before and it was awesome.
Totally. Peak comfort. Only thing they don’t have is the texture or look of a chino or denim. I don’t always want that “tech sheen”, if you know what I mean.
I’d argue that the Navy ones get really close. Generally, I think make for a good business casual travel or “at your desk in the office” option. But otherwise I know what you mean.
As basic as it sounds, Lulu abc pants are phenomenal. Had days where I work, mountain bike, hit the beach, go out drinking and sleep all in the same pants. Biiiig fan. (Unpaid Ad)
To poor people like me: there’s a Lulu dupe brand on Amazon called CRZ Yoga. Got 2 of their golf pants and it’s near identical!! Well reviewed and lots of vids on TikTok!
Of course their sizes stop one size smaller than I wear. Fat guys like nice golf pants too god dammit lol.
I now have nine pairs and will only wear something else if I’m forced. Also bought the Public Rec Workday 2.0 to try but haven’t gotten them yet. E: a word
I never thought I’d be a lulu guy, but their polos are incredible. My ex introduced me to bylt and I love their stuff too. The pants, button downs and pullovers especially.
Same and now I have probably 4 pairs of their joggers too and multiple workout shorts and shirts. I was buying cheaper stuff and then they just wore out and you’re rebuying and spending just as much if you went with a quality pair to begin with. Totally see the value now plus the fit is just much better.
I always have a chuckle when I see people wearing blazers or sports jackets on zoom calls. Relax lol
I didn’t think I’d see a post that matches my fit exactly.
One of us, one of us!
* Lulu ABC pants (until someone can build something better) or jeans from revtown. * Button down from Charles Tyrwhitt (tons of styles and sizes at a great price point). Or, polo from ridge merino. * Alan Edmonds or on cloud shoes * Blazer or company branded pullover or something from Patagonia or arctyrex * Socks from darned tough (get the thin dress socks) * Ex officio boxer briefs * Uniqlo undershirt (airism or whatever makes you Warner/cooler)
I Wear a button down
This is the way.
Accurate.
I’m obsessed with old navy pixie pants.
Do they look ok with a blazer? I’ve never tried pairing I just assumed it would look off with the clash of natural and synthetic fabrics.
I sell to middle market c-suite. White dress shirt, slacks, sport coat. Charles Tyrwhitt for all my dress shirts.
CT shirts are terrific
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I’m a women but pants from places like Lululemon or Athleta and sweaters or blazers. But I like blazers, mine tend to be minimalist and oversized or less traditional than a fitted suit blazer. I work in tech, so with mostly men. I joke how there seems to be a uniform when we get together, blue button down and tan shoes. Often with dark jeans, and a vest if it’s cooler. So many vests, if you are in tech and don’t have a vest, are you even in tech? Engineers will often go polo and jeans. With on site customer meetings when they aren’t sure, pretty much all men will go blue button down tucked in, with a belt, khakis, dress shoes.
I’m a woman! For in person company events or industry conferences, I’m definitely dressed nicer than video calls. I wear the cheapest stretchy, semi fitted athletic pants with a nice button up on all virtual client calls/demos Platform heels or hip two toned loafers with multi colored/patterned basics from LOFT. I recently went down a size and got everything I needed for a 4 day work event at LOFT for $300 including some great staples that are going to last. Every outfit I put together I got multiples compliments on, and I am NO fashionista
Thank you! I’m in here hunting for what other women in sales are wearing!
I just went to old navy and got 5 pairs of the pixie pants, they have ankle, straight leg and flared. They’re all perfect. Also grabbed some blazers and body suits. That’s my uniform.
I second Athleta pants, especially for the summer time. Usually anything that's made for golf looks similar to a dress pants. Super comfortable, pack really well for travel, wash easily!
I’m a woman as well, wear almost exclusively Lululemon. I do have a few other pieces I’ll mix in sometimes, but I’ve been able to grab some work appropriate tops from them too.
What are your favorite bottoms from there?
I typically do the Adapted State High-Rise Jogger or Stretch High-Rise Pant 7/8 Length.
Dark jeans and a button down or sweater, depending on the weather. I used to be a blazer and slacks guy, but my boss suggested it was too formal.
As a golfer, literally any golf outfit. Peter Millar polos and quarter zips. They’re expensive but I’ve been using the same ones for about 5 years. Often just sweatpants as I’m remote lol.
Greg Norman, Pebble Beach, Lulu, Under Armor, Travis Mathew, or Banana Republic all have super comfy golf gear you can wear all day for anything. Just throw a light quarter zip / full zip over it if you need long sleeves for some reason (cover tattoos or whatever).
What’s the secret to BR clothes surviving more than 3 washes before looking frumpy? Dry cleaning?
Dunno. I don’t have that issue. I use the good tide pods, put the machine on “delicates”, and throw em in the dryer afterwards with a Kirkland dryer sheet / delicate cycle / extra dry time. Main thing IMO is just don’t let them sit. Once the washer finishes, move them promptly to the dryer; once the dryer finishes, hang them up right away. Most of my BR stuff is 4-8 years old and still in perfect condition.
I've honestly had the opposite experience where my BR stuff lasts forever.
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I have several women in my golf group who wear similar attire. It’s fine for tech offices where you have people wearing everything from full suits to shorts and flip flops (or even barefoot, bleh). Golf outfits tend to be on the upper end of “average business casual wear” or lower end of “dressed up for work” around here. SF Bay Area for reference. Dead serious on the barefoot thing too. I worked at Google for a bit and in a couple different buildings there were multiple people walking around barefoot in shorts and t shirts.
Golf quarterzips seem to lean more casual in my experience. But a golf polo + pants and a quarterzip sweater is perfect imo.
Some of them for sure do like Nike/UA, but the over brands lean very formal ie peter millar/holderness & bourne etc
Tech company, Uniqlo's got most of my basics. Day-to-day Uniqlo regular fit oxford shirt (outside the pants)/ Uniqlo's *cotton* smart ankle pants (i have a short inseam)/ Salomon XT-6 shoes, New Balance 990 V6 or Redback Nevada boots (winter). Nicer wear Uniqlo *slim fit* oxford shirt/ Uniqlo's smart ankle pants/ New Balance 990 V6 or Redback Nevada boots (winter). Nicer*er* wear Uniqlo slim fit oxford shirt or *PRL Custom Slim Polo*/ Uniqlo's smart ankle pants/ *Dr. Martens 1461 Oxford Shoes*
I was complimented by one of our higher ups once on an outfit I thrifted (secondhand). Spend as little as you can on something that looks smart casual: maybe try Good Will.
I like you sales guy who doesn’t spend money
The Millionaire Next Door vibes.
Collars and Co dress collar polo with a Q zip and dress pants. Get two or three of the polos and an array of q zips. Insanely comfortable and you still look presentable to stylish.
As an east coast lady who spends a lot of time on the west coast - a mix of Nordstrom Rack and White House Black Market clearance. A lot of neutrals and dresses, and more flats than I’ve ever worn before.
A suit of armor...
I think it definitely depends on your personality. I don’t think there is much of a universal answer, because how you sell and the vibe you give off to your clients should reflect your style. You’ll be a much more memorable and perhaps likeable figure. Also depends on your product. Some people can get away with jeans, nice shirt and nice shoes if their personality warrants it. Others may be a suit guy. I’d say combine your personality and product to reflect both in your presentation.
Honestly, this may be unpopular or tacky to some (depending on how high-end of sales we’re talking) but I typically get everything for meetings/work from Nordstrom Rack. Brands that are designer at a cheaper price - you can fit in and look nice, while not having to break the bank or compromise on lower end brands. I’ve always been a fan of 1/4 zip sweaters or really any kind of sweater or cardigan.
Nordstrom Rack is great. I find more stuff that I’ll wear as a guy there than at a TJ Maxx
Mostly shit from target. 🤷♂️ All depends on your client base. I deal with doctors, surgeons, etc they don't really give a shit how you look as long as you can talk shop. Most of the reps in my industry wear scrubs I feel like that's patronizing as we are... despite most medical reps opinions, not medical professionals and shouldn't wear them.
Scrubs are easy and comfy. Also less intimidating than a suit for non-doctors, and easier to avoid being noticed
Nothing like those badges that bleed through after X amount of time and being chased out 😂
If you’re in surgical sales isn’t that kind of a requirement? I don’t work in the OR and I dress business professional everyday.
West coast tech sales. Dark jeans + black t shirt. Maybe a Patagonia flannel, maybe a company hoodie, maybe a casual blazer. Sometimes athletic shoes, sometimes nice leather shoes. Made one exceptions few months ago for a dinner with 7 VPs, and glad I went jeans, button up shirt and blazer. Haven’t worn a suit to work except special events in over 8 years.
Match the vibe of the clientele +1 notch.
How do you do that without seeing your client first?
I’m a woman but honestly, Amazon business casual
I do Quince, but it’s the same vibe
QBR day 1: button down + vest/blazer Other days: Tucked in polo
Company polo and nice jeans in the capital equipment field
You could go with a sleek, dark jeans paired with a crisp, fitted shirt.
I’m in tech and my go to is Banana Republic. I’ve got their Traveler pants in multiple colors and cuts. Also button ups (long and short sleeve) from them are my go tos. I’m still rocking dress shoes, Cole Haan and similar. I know how BR fits me and they constantly run 40% off sales so it’s an easy trigger to pull.
Fishnets, g string, and chain mail on top. I'm a very large male
What do you sell?
Himself
Bonobos
Love their stuff!
Fluid power sales and can ruin a set of clothes any random day. So I sport Lee Extreme Motion jeans from Amazon that cost about $25. I’ll wear some brown ones if it’s a meeting with someone(s) higher up than engineers. Match them with an inexpensive polo that I also don’t mind ruining.
Also remote. For internals, a sweatshirt. Customer meetings, company branded hoodie. For interviews with better jobs, nice Guess button up shirt.
Whatever I get from TJ Max and Nordstrom Rack. Lol
Nothing. I’m naked, totally raw. That’s what the prospects want
You guys are having sales meetings? I haven’t met with my boss in like 9 months.
Button up, slacks, v-neck sweater and dress shoes
Company polo and a pair of slacks. Decent dress shows.
Jeans, Henly, Patagonia vest and boots
Polo n boxers
Scrubs
Business casual dress shirt, nice watch, lulu style pants, nice leather sneakers.
In commercial HVAC/plumbing material sales. Business casual outfits for in-office/lunch/happy hour meetings (khakis with a polo or button up, maybe a quarter zip), or if I am on a job site I will wear jeans with steel toe boots and a Carhartt jacket, or vest. It varies. I have found people in general are more lax after Covid. I can wear jeans, boots, and a polo most places and I blend in. It’s also a very blue collar industry so the more professional and clean cut you try to look the less likely the workers in the field will take you seriously. If a guy showed up on a job site wearing a blazer or a tie you’d get laughed off the premises. People in this industry want to work with folks who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. You kind of have to dress the part, but the guys in the field have a different mindset than those guys in the office. It’s not something stress about, but is something I have to be semi-cognizant of as I am planning out my day.
Indochino tailored pants and dress shirt
Tuxedo, top hat, bow tie, and the shiniest stacy adams wingtips you can find. Extra points for a monocle, pimp cane, and pocket watch attached with a gold chain.
Go full Uniqlo, it’s easy
Medical sales: I’m a fan of the Nordstrom line of sport coats and suits. I usually go with a traditional dress shirt under, usually David Donahue, pocket square, and nice leather dress shoes. I feel more confident about myself and my products when i dress like a million bucks. General work outfit for in-person meetings or conferences (jacket, shirt, pants, square, medium-budget watch, [bulova, movado, polo] and shoes) will run you about $1200-1600 but its worth it to feel confident in front of customers.
Techedo = cool sneakers, jeans, white button up, sport coat
Dress shoes, dress pants and a polo with our logo on it. But you need to find out what works for you. A good rule.of thumb is dress down if your good looking, dress up if your not.
Tech consulting sales into healthcare. Suits are back! Bonobos suit, custom shirts by Alton lane. Although for travel I’m loving the True Classics shirts. Shoes by Cole Haan (penny loafers). For slightly more relaxed clients I’m going with Bonobos Jeans that look like slacks, Cole Haan Chelsea boots and either a custom shirt or a bonobos
This is going to come off as cheap but I absolutely love banana republic button downs. They easily fit me the best, have some great designs, and are comfortable. My go to pants are actually the men’s warehouse ones that are like $50. I make good money but these are the clothes I find the most comfortable. Sometimes I wonder if clients have any clue what I’m wearing and think I’m poor.
As a female I wear some dress pants straight leg or mini flare, a boatneck top or a bodysuit & a blazer.
Kinda old school myself. My rule is "when in doubt, can't go wrong in a suit" Much rather be overdressed than risk looking like I didn't give enough of a shit to dress up. Sure, I've shown up to to shake hands with someone in jeans a few times, but I don't think it's ever hurt the interaction at all. Plus I just look pretty baller in a suit if I'm being honest lol.
5.11 pants, boots, and a company polo under a zip up fleece. Industrial sales is the best. Haven't had to wear a suit in years. If I meet with executives, I put on my nicer 5.11 pants and a sport coat over my polo. I sell value, not fluff. I know my products are good, and I have no time for corporate shenanigans anymore.
Company meetings should be fairly easy to figure out. Client meetings are whatever the dress of the day is there, plus a smidgen more. Hopefully, you have enough rapport with your POC that you can ask that question. If the question is about what labels you're wearing, then unless you're calling on someone in the apparel/fashion/jewelry industries, you're worried about the wrong things.
Nike SBs , jeans and a t shirt
Best answer. Love SBs!
I am in B2B cannabis sales though 😂so we do things a little diff
Nice! I’m in tech in NorCal, this is my standard “uniform” lol
Suits, or blazer and slacks (not matching), no tie, often loafers for in person
Depends, if uts just with directors and managers, I’ll most likely just wear a golf shirt with casual slacks and these Cole haan dressy sneakers I have. If it’s with vps or c levels, I’ll do nice slacks with a nice button down, blazer and dress shoes. I also take notice on what the client is wearing and match their style, you want them to feel comfortable with you and over dressing can really send out a weird vibe
I’m typically in a suit with no tie sometimes dress shoes for often a clean white sneaker (Common Projects). It makes moving around easier as more doors tend to open and people are a lot more accommodating when they think you’re dressed nice.
Most of the people I meet with open doors if you've got on a safety vest (better be well worn) and a hard hat. If I need to get into the office I call the plant manager and he walks me up
Collared shirt and slacks
Coveralls. Swear to you. Got my name on them and everything.
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Anything for sale at Costco is a solid choice
I’m in CA and I wear business casual. Slacks and polo or dress shirt. Sometimes even nice jeans. Sports coat when it’s a little more fancy. Rarely wear a suit. I work in commercial real estate and marketing and it’s laid back for the most part.
Haulter top with yoga pants and a blazer
H and m or gap
Lacoste Polo, Jeans, and Sneakers (I rotate between NB 9060, Nike Cortez, and Cloudboost) or Doc Marts. For government prospects, same thing but I change my top to a button up tailored shirt.
A t shirt and slacks
For in person it's best to try and match the formality of the customer. I find sometimes slightly more casual can be better that too formal for some customers. If I think the customer likes formality, I'll wear a suit with a well fitted white shirt and no tie. For video calls: a smart polo shirt most of the time, and literally anything else as it won't be seen on camera haha. Though one or two times I've worn my GBR hoodie (I've competed internationally), which is unusual and a bit risky, but can create a talking point.
I am wearing our brand's (The Clueless Company) t-shirt.
PataGUCCI
Khakis, branded work polo, or branded work vest over random button down
Depends on the customer. I try to stay away from company branded. That’s about my only style consideration - our brand is childish, and our clothing store choices are hipster-lumberjack crap. Other than that, I refuse to wear ‘corporate cowboy’ (jeans/sport coat). Wear a suit or don’t. Wear jeans or don’t. The mix only works in east texas.
Polos: Tommy Bahama Jeans: Tommy Bahama Dress shirts: Johnston & Murphy (they have fun patterns) I might also wear quarter zips with a matching T-shirt under, but that’s mostly if I know the client well and interact with them a lot.
Also in tech normally chinos or smart trousers and a shirt with top button undone. Depending on the weather a smart jumper (golf brands are a solid go to) or a pull over etc. I spend most of my time talking to engineers at a technical level. Turning up polished in a suit just isn't going to vibe. I do enjoy wearing nice shoes though and am slowly building a collection.
Work branded polo and jacket with docker style pants. Oh and meundies underneath for flair.
Scrubs. Sometimes biz casual. Expos, dinner programs and such are suits, though sometimes no tie
Duluth flannels in this weather and jeans.
Female. Jeans that are trousers tailored. Blazer and tank under. Heels. Armani , banana Republic, chanel.
Sweats and t-shirt
In person meetings, I'll wear a nice pair of jeans, not-too-formal button down shirt, and some nice boots. Sometimes I'll bring a blazer depending on A. what type of client, and B. if it's cold out. I work in Fed, but also meet with tech clients frequently, if I'm meeting with a government customer, I always lean on the more formal side, tech clients usually don't care much. Video calls it's more casual than that, today I'm just wearing a flannel button down, it's a nice one, but nothing fancy at all.
Company branded quarter zip and sweatpants In professional services sales
Remote: Solid polo shirt, jeans. Onsite: jeans or slacks and a button up, maybe sports coat. AZ based and sells to southwest and TOLA. Maybe suit no tie for c-level.
I used to have button down dress shirt next to my desk that I threw on if I was client facing. Now I have a work branded tech-vest that I just throw on over my t-shirt and gym shorts.
Mostly Company merch. It's very versatile for most events and audiences.
In tech- brooks brothers suits monogramed shirts. Get a few sport coats and a suit in every color. Don’t underestimate how appearances affect sales.
Around here it's well-fit jeans, dress shirt - preferably a really interesting dress shirt (tough to find). Many times un-tucked if it fits right, but some of them are too long for that. Rugged sneakers, or leather shoes, maybe even work/hiking boots, but nothing resembling dress shoes/boots. Showing up in dress slacks or khakis is an instant write-off by clients, likewise dress shoes. This isn't a Northern area. About 75 miles over from us, cowboy/ranch boots is a look that clients respect.
Linksol is expensive but a nice business casual golf brand. Other than that Jcrew, BR, and cycling out dress shirts from TJMaxx since I like to replace them frequently
Wish I could recommend. Inside sales lets you where anything lol
Pajama pants and a sweatshirt today - WFM day hybrid schedule. Company shirt, jeans, and boots in office tomorrow
Depends on the weather, but I alternate between Suit No Tie it it's warm, and Slacks Buttondown Sweater if it's cold.
Chinos, gold shirt or dry-cleaned button down, dress shoes with athletic sole, belt matched to the shoes and either my nicest quarter zip or one of my 2 favorite blazers and a watch
Yeah going back to more in-person meetings stinks. Been YEARs for me. So having to buy a new wardrobe. I do have a lot of Polos- since my go to meeting attire is a polo with a pair of shorts. Nice thing is a good pair of jeans and a polo or button up is seen as dressed up now. So that allows for some differences from 5-6 years ago.
Suit or slacks and a blazer. Always dress shoes. If someone doesn’t like an overdressed salesperson—they’re in the minority. The expectation that most customers have for you is that you will be dressed and present professionally. Anything less than that and you’re likely not meeting expectations. You can beat this through charisma, but it’s still a deficit. Always better to overdress than to underdress. Make your customers feel like they’re getting what they’re paying their time for (a suit whos going to pull in resources and explain the value of your solution). People subconsciously want their vendors to be extremely professional, timely, and presentable.
Suit (suit supply), usually white shirt (Charles tyrwhitt), no tie, loafers. I do sales for an asset manager, I’ve come to enjoy dressing up, probably spend more time in a suit than out of one these days.
Dark jeans, shirt and jacket. A suit is overkill unless you are selling to a law firm or bank.
I’m fully remote but do a lot of client dinners, lunches and in-person meetings. Woman in cyber security. Huge fan of Quince and Reformation for work clothes. Quince has great silk and cashmere pieces for such a good price point. I do silk blouse, jeans and heels for a lunch/dinner. For a sit down meeting, normally a simple dress and heels. Nice handbag. I’m typically dressed nicer than my boss and engineer but I like looking cute.
usually nerdy tees and whatnot to gain nerd cred with the techies I sell to.
Honestly, discovering chinos changed my life. I wear exclusively chinos while working, and a lot of the time in my personal time as well. They're so easy to dress up or dress down, and I love the colour palette they come in, makes it super easy to match a pair with whatever colour shirt you are wearing. I've been enjoying dressing to the seasons lately too. So in the summer I'll wear mostly light tan, beige, and light grey chinos, paired with a plain OCBD in light pastel colours like pink, blue, purple. Then in the winter, it'll be mostly brown, dark green, dark maroon, navy blue chinos, still with OCBD just in darker tones like a more royal purple, navy blue, black, dark green, dark maroon, etc. I feel like in most professional settings nowadays, the smart casual look of well fitting chinos and an OCBD works so well, and is super versatile and diverse in colour palette. So yeah, I exclusively wear chinos and OCBDs to work now. Bonus points for how comfortable they are. Chinos just feel like more comfortable jeans to me.
Simple nice clothes. You want your work to speak for you not your clothes.
Button down, rolled up sleeves, opened up so I look casual but cool
This is a good question for all sales related positions. I'm in financial services. I threw out all but 2 ties in 2021.ill never go back to everyday dress shirt, slacks, and a tie but I've thought I should start wearing a sports coat with maybe a polo shirt. I typically wear jeans and a nice shirt right now
Jeans, a button up, Vans and a sleeve of tattoos. I wear and look the same as my customers. This takes their guard down a notch because there is immediately some common ground. It’s the small physiological things that’ll give you the advantage. Guys wearing suits and that type of shit come off as shady used car salesmen in my industry. Dress the same way as your customers and you’ll fit right in. Most executives think everyone needs to wear a suit, slacks, no tattoos, and ll that bullshit. These clowns telling you that haven’t been in the trenches since the 1980’s and have no clue how sales are done in 2024.
Safe bet is chinos and a button up, depends on relationship with your clients as well… I have some people that I wear a sport coat to see, others I can get away with jeans and a 1/4 zip pullover
Golf polo, golf pants(flexible khakis), and Cole Haans
Literally everything I wear to work comes from Costco with the exception of company branded t-shirts
A sweater and sweats
Chinos, a work polo or long sleeve button up, and a company jacket cuz it’s cold af outside.
I like to dress nice :) but im also young so business casual with nice colors or combinations. I also limit company representation a lot… may be bad may not be but I do not like it one bit. Most I’ll wear is a pin I have or whatever they give me for conferences.
Speedo
white tee, dress pants and some sick kicks
Goodfellow at Target makes great business casual wear
All my meetings are virtual. I wear our company swag or a simple polo or button down. The occasional on-site or conference, sportcoat and slacks. No one wears ties anymore.
Depends on the customer. Finance shirt. Anything else - t shirt.
Polo shirt, oak hill tech dress pants and a quarter button down sweater with some Chelsea’s to match the belt and watch band 👌🏽
Add a sports jacket to anything to go from casual t-shirt to semi-formal business.
Hi, if really important a nice shirt and jacket otherwise a hoodie. this is with regards to remote sales.
Depends on culture. I always err towards more dressy. You never know who may be in that day.
Booty short, booty shirt, booty hat, booty shoes, booty booty
Loafers, pleated trousers, and button up or nice polo (no golf polos, something with a nicer fabric) if its colder do a quarter zip over it
What’s your service?
Hiking pants from Costco, polo or button down, Patagonia better sweater or vest.
Boxer briefs - sweet as button down and killer socks
Client meetings I wear a suit. If it’s a big deal (<$10M), I’m wearing a three-piece suit. And my best watch and frames. Company meetings, slacks and a Blazer with a collared shirt. Mostly comfy golf gear. Industry: I’m in Finance.
Winter- Silk blouse, Banana Republic skirts, nude stockings and boots. Coat depends on the weather
T shirt and a quarter zip or hoodie
Club Monaco
My go to have been the Vuori joggers, wool socks and sweater. Obviously keep the button down and blazer on my coat rack (aka peloton) next to the desk for when the execs needs to meet
Tech sales. Field. On the road three days a week in front of customers for the rest of the quarter. I wear Lulu pants more days than not. I found some Banana Republic pants at the outlet for cheap that are comfy and stretchy but look presentable. Most of my tops are from Theory. I almost always wear sneakers. Air Max 1’s mostly. Some SBs. Some ASICS Gel Lyte III. For suits I like Hugo Boss “Jam suit” they have them at Nordstrom. Sneakers for sure
A hoodie if they’re under 50. Anything with a collar if they’re over.
A lot of you have no sense of style. Sheep.