Help and ideas - business attire

Okay, here's how to achieve exactly what you want, with one simple change in what you're wearing, at little expense, and without having to know all about style -

Replace your current necktie, with a bow tie. A nice, conservative bow tie. You will absolutely stand out from the crowd, but a bow tie stays within the boundaries of western business attire. It's interesting. It's unique. You'll feel great about yourself. I'm not telling you to wear a bow tie to a job interview necessarily, but you're a student and this is a Model UN we're talking about; you're not interviewing for an Associate's position at Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Wear the bow tie.

Go to . Something like their Honor Stripe, in red and black, would be perfect. $15. And if you have a choice, get self-tied, not pre-tied. Self-tied really is better. Go to youtube and learn how to tie a bow tie. It'll take you a few minutes to learn. It's a skill worth having. Someday you may be in a wedding, and your ability to tie the groom's bow tie could make you the hero of the day. Cute bridesmaids will hear about how you came through in a pinch, and you'll get lucky. Hey, it could happen.

Oh, and bow tie beats waistcoat, like rock beats scissors.

I'm not "That Bow Tie Guy," who wears bow ties everyday. But I do wear them once in a while. Not so much to work, but on social occasions, especially (but not exclusively) in summer. They rule. Only thing is, you need the self-confidence to wear one. Most guys won't do it. Set yourself apart from the crowd and wear one.

And I'll refrain from expressing my general dislike for black suits.
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Michael

I think you can always vary the color of suit to dark navy or gray, that way black wouldn't be too boring.

Find and read this forum's CBD (conservative business dress) thread from top to bottom. Then come back with any questions you may have.