What to Wear On Your First Day of Work | Mr Porter
Illustrations by Ovadia Benishu
Day one at a new job is the adult equivalent of your first day of school. There’s a whole new timetable, a new set of faces, lunch cliques (some things never change) and, above all, the opportunity for a fresh start. Despite your long list of professional accomplishments, you are the new boy, and the best way to introduce yourself is by nailing your office outfits right out of the gate. As they say, first impressions last longest, and we need not remind you that the people you’re looking to impress will be your desk mates for more or less 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Often, they hold the fate of your career in their hands. Jobs aren’t stressful at all!
That’s why we’re here to make sure you start your new gig on the right foot, whether you’re stepping into a den of old-school businessmen or a more laid-back start-up environment (either way, leave the hoodie at home for now). Dress codes are dress codes, but a few universal tips and tricks will guarantee you’re well prepared from the jump. Nothing is set in stone and you can tweak your look to better suit your workday needs. Start here and you’ll go from new guy to dapper colleague in no time.