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Whether you’re traveling internationally for personal or business reasons, it is important to understand the culture and etiquette of different countries. Making a good first impression can begin with how you present yourself. Since fashion trends vary from country to country and even city to city, it can be difficult to know what to wear. To help you blend in like a local – and avoid awkward fashion mishaps – take note of these looks from around the world. 1 SPAIN Business: Appearance is extremely important in Spain. They dress elegantly, even for casual occasions. Dress conservatively. Avoid bright or flashy colors. For business, men should wear jackets and ties, even in warm weather. If the senior person takes his/her jacket off during a meeting, you may do so, too. Women should wear dresses, blouses, and skirts. Everyday: Standard summer clothes include lightweight blouses, tank tops, dresses, and sandals for women. Men wear tee shirts and jeans with sneakers. For evenings, jeans or slacks are a go-to for men with a button-down shirt and sneakers. Women wear scarves year- round, and enjoy accessories. Shoes are the most important element of dress. CHINA Business: Conservative, simple, modest, unpretentious clothing should be worn. Men should wear sport coats and ties. Slacks and open-necked shirts are generally suitable in the summer for business meetings; jackets and ties are not necessary. Women should wear dresses or pantsuits for business and should avoid heavy make-up and dangling, gaudy jewelry. Everyday: Jeans and sneakers are the norm. For women, higher necklines and covered shoulders are common. Flip-flops and shorts are go-tos in warmer periods, but are weather dependent. THE NETHERLANDS Business: A traditional suit and tie is required only in certain circles of business and government. When conducting business in the Netherlands, foreign men may wear suits and ties, though sport coats are acceptable. Women should wear suits or dresses. Taking off your jacket in an office is acceptable. It means getting down to business. Do not roll up the sleeves of your shirt. When leaving an office, put your jacket back on. Everyday: The Dutch prefer fashions that are casual, unpretentious, conservative, and subdued. Due to the country’s colder nature, leggings are popular, particularly in Amsterdam. They can be worn underneath dresses, skirts, and shorts. In colder temperatures or at night, layer with plain zip-up hooded sweatshirts and blazers with jeans. BELGIUM Business: Belgians dress conservatively. For business meetings, men should wear dark suits and ties. Women should wear suits, dresses, or skirts and blouses. Everyday: With constant weather changes, layers are a must. Both men and women customarily wear jeans, tee shirts, and thicker long-sleeved shirts or cardigans. Choose boots over heels since many streets are cobblestone. DRESS LIKE A LOCAL MARCH 10, 2015 1 Sources include: • www.ediplomat.com • Talia Avakian. “How to dress like a local in 25 cities around the world.” Business Insider, May 19, 2015.
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Whether you’re traveling internationally for personal or business reasons, it is important to understand the culture and etiquette of different countries. Making a good first impression can begin with how you present yourself.
Since fashion trends vary from country to country and even city to city, it can be difficult to know what to wear. To help you blend in like a local – and avoid awkward fashion mishaps – take note of these looks from around the world.1
SPAIN
Business: Appearance is extremely important in Spain. They dress elegantly, even for casual occasions. Dress conservatively. Avoid bright or flashy colors. For business, men should wear jackets and ties, even in warm weather. If the senior person takes his/her jacket off during a meeting, you may do so, too. Women should wear dresses, blouses, and skirts.
Everyday: Standard summer clothes include lightweight blouses, tank tops, dresses, and sandals for women. Men wear tee shirts and jeans with sneakers. For evenings, jeans or slacks are a go-to for men with a button-down shirt and sneakers. Women wear scarves year-round, and enjoy accessories. Shoes are the most important element of dress.
CHINA
Business: Conservative, simple, modest, unpretentious clothing should be worn. Men should wear sport coats and ties. Slacks and open-necked shirts are generally suitable in the summer for business meetings; jackets and ties are not necessary. Women should wear dresses or pantsuits for business and should avoid heavy make-up and dangling, gaudy jewelry.
Everyday: Jeans and sneakers are the norm. For women, higher necklines and covered shoulders are common. Flip-flops and shorts are go-tos in warmer periods, but are weather dependent.
THE NETHERLANDS
Business: A traditional suit and tie is required only in certain circles of business and government. When conducting business in the Netherlands, foreign men may wear suits and ties, though sport coats are acceptable. Women should wear suits or dresses. Taking off your jacket in an office is acceptable. It means getting down to business. Do not roll up the sleeves of your shirt. When leaving an office, put your jacket back on.
Everyday: The Dutch prefer fashions that are casual, unpretentious, conservative, and subdued. Due to the country’s colder nature, leggings are popular, particularly in Amsterdam. They can be worn underneath dresses, skirts, and shorts. In colder temperatures or at night, layer with plain zip-up hooded sweatshirts and blazers with jeans.
BELGIUM
Business: Belgians dress conservatively. For business meetings, men should wear dark suits and ties. Women should wear suits, dresses, or skirts and blouses.
Everyday: With constant weather changes, layers are a must. Both men and women customarily wear jeans, tee shirts, and thicker long-sleeved shirts or cardigans. Choose boots over heels since many streets are cobblestone.
DRESS LIKE A LOCAL
MARCH 10, 2015
1 Sources include:
• www.ediplomat.com
• Talia Avakian. “How to dress like a local in 25 cities around the world.” Business Insider, May 19, 2015.
GREAT BRITAIN
Business: People in the larger cities dress more formally, especially in London. Avoid striped ties. For business meetings, men should wear dark suits and ties. Women should wear suits, dresses, or skirts and blouses.
Do not wear a blazer to work, as it is country or weekend wear. For formal events, men may wear black ties, business suits, morning coats, or tails. Inquire which is required. Women generally wear cocktail suits or dresses.
Everyday: Relaxed yet stylish dress is encouraged in London. Men and women wear wools and tweeds for casual occasions. Slacks, sweaters, and jackets are appropriate.
Women go for brightly colored or patterned dresses with ballet flats in the summer. Men’s clothing often expresses affiliation rather than style. School, army, university, or club ties are worn. Since it rains often, rubber boots and umbrellas are go-to accessories.
ITALY
Business: Italy is a major center of European fashion. Italians are chic. Even people in small towns spend a great deal of money on their wardrobes and dress well at all times.
Men and women dress conservatively and formally for business (men: suits and ties; women: dresses or suits). Women should wear feminine clothing. Dress elegantly but conservatively. Jackets and ties are required in better restaurants.
Everyday: When in doubt, go for textures and tailored cuts. Avoid anything simple like flip-flops and sandals, shorts, and tank tops. Instead, opt for more elegant dresses, skirts, and slacks, and only go casual at the beach.
ARGENTINA
Business: Argentines are extremely fashion conscious. Dress well if you want to make a good impression. Conservative, modest clothing is best. Women are expected to dress with a flair that does not detract from professionalism.
Everyday: Casual, relaxed clothes are considered the norm here, with warmer temperatures during the day. Lightweight linen or chino pants are preferred for men, and dresses or skirts with sandals for women. Shorts are not common in Argentina.
DENMARK
Business: Never dress sloppily. Black-tie events are common for the business community.
Everyday: Casual-chic is a good way to describe the Danish style. Since locals travel by bike or on foot, flats, sneakers, or slip-on shoes are preferred. Simple dress includes oversized tee shirts, jeans, delicate dresses or skirts, and trousers. A stylish coat is a winter must.
INDIA
Business: For business, men should wear suits and ties. During summer months, omit the jacket. Women should wear conservative pantsuits or dresses.
Everyday: Both men and women should not leave the house showing bare arms or legs. For most locations and seasons in India, thin, loose linen or cotton pants and button-down shirts are comfortable in the hot, humid weather. In Northern India during the winter, prepare for seriously cold weather. Bring jeans, heavy shirts, and pick up an Indian wool wrap.
GERMANY
Business: Being correctly dressed is very important. Casual or sloppy attire is frowned upon. Men should wear suits (dark colors) and ties. Women should wear dresses, suits, pantsuits, skirts, and blouses.
Everyday: During warmer months, dress is casual. Women wear jeans with blouses in neutral and bright colors, and men tend to wear lightweight blazers. In the winter, locals cover up with thermals, stylish sweaters, gloves, and thick coats.
INDONESIA
Business: Men should wear a suit and jacket for the first business meeting. Women should wear skirts and blouses (never sleeveless) or dresses. Avoid extreme fashions. Muslim rules of modesty should be honored.
Everyday: Men are usually seen wearing button-down shirts, polo shirts, khakis, and boots. Women choose plain dresses, long-sleeved shirts, and minimal, non-flashy accessories.
The information contained in this document represents the current research of Graebel Companies, Inc. on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Graebel cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication.
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