Thread: What to wear?

For whatever it's worth, I started out dressing in suits every day. I was fresh out of the military, and I had that razor sharp image about me. In the end, I decided that dressing down was the way to go. Middle class folks won't be wearing suits to view houses, so you should try to anticipate what they'll be wearing and dress accordingly so as not to intimidate them. That being said, don't look like a bum either. A happy medium is best.

I dress to what i think the client is. I drive a pick up truck. Most of the time i wear flip flops and i still sell 13 homes a month. So i dont think it matters.

Elegant gives always a very good impresion to all kind of people.

For me ties are out. Where I come from a good quality business shirt, open neck and quality trousers with clean shoes creates a sense of smartness but not overbearing.

Who needs to waer a tie and suit to be important or respected

Great topic! This is a question I ask myself often. Everyone has a different opinion.

I work every day in a dress shirt & tie, dress slacks and clean black shoes. I wear suits to listing appointments but for showings it's usually just a shirt and tie. I think suites are too much most of the time but there are occassions when a suit is appropriate.

Summers in the Philly area tend to be hot and muggy, so I usually wear a polo style shirt with a collar for daily wear, showings, and client meetings other then listing appointments.

Now let me ask ya'll this:
How much do you spend on your clothes?
I know it's not for everyone but I frequent 3 well stocked thrift stores in my area.
Since I limited my wardrobe to a few colors I can walk in any of the thrift stores at any given time and find something that will go with what I already have.
I only buy brand names and only made from material that won't fade or pill. I own 2 Aigner purses, 1 Prada and a boat load of Liz Claiborne. I paid a dollar for each of them.
The trick is to visit those stores at least once a week to stay up to date with what they have. Sometimes I don't find anything but more often than not I leave with a complete outfit. 3 pieces for $3. YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT.
I don't do shoes because I can't wash them.
However, I found a pair of nice office shoes that were not worn at all. The sole looked brand new. I bought them for 50 cents, sprayed the inside with anti-bacterial spray and they're the most comfortable shoes ever.

Now I know this sounds kinda trashy but I've gotten a lot of compliments on my wardrobe from fellow female agents.

I try to dress just a little nicer than I think it will be necessary to. Err on the side of caution.

Originally Posted by Alpharetta

I try to dress just a little nicer than I think it will be necessary to. Err on the side of caution.

I feel the same way. Dress a little better than how your clients may dress. It's better to be over dressed than under dressed. You can always take off a jacket or tie.

You are a trusted advisor to your clients (at least I hope so). Dress like one.

I like to wear low rise white slacks with my G-String sticking out over the waistband. Not many people dress like me, but I'm a bold guy.