As those who read this blog know, I’ve just returned from a business trip to Europe, and have reached an interesting conclusion. The most dispensable item of business clothing is – the suit.
Over the course of ten days I visited a manufacturer of plastic and metal parts, an internet service provider, a small medical devices assembler, a number of computer consulting firms, and a fashion design business. In all except one instance I would have been woefully overdressed in a suit, and in many instances I was actually overdressed in a sport coat and slacks. If not for the anniversary …read more

Packing for business travel used to be pretty easy, at least for men – throw in two suits, four white shirts (with maybe a blue shirt in the mix), and as long as you remembered all of your power supplies you were good to go.
That has all changed with the advent of business casual. Now, don’t get me wrong, I like casual dress, and I am not a big fan of suits. Unfortunately, there are different levels of business casual, and it’s increasingly difficult to figure out what’s appropriate for any given occasion . That means it’s more difficult …read more