European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 17, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Not id it s. Off it Al. It sic tact Quot is for the. A   it   by v Ltd  successful Man clothing buyers offer these tips for male Job seekers  stick with the basics. Go with a Navy or solid Gray or a Gray Basic Pinstripe suit All. Three Are versatile. Quot that Way you can dress the suit up with a White shirt if the interview Calls for it. And if you re in an Industry where its More appropriate to show More a color or More interest switch shirts Quot says Michael Weppner vice president of menus tailored clothing at Jos. A. Bank clothiers. A    pay attention to details make sure your shoes Are shined and your Belt and shoes Are coordinated. It does t take a lot of Money but it does make a. . A a build on the basics Weppner suggests buying a Gray suit and then a Blue Blazer and a pair of Tan pants add ties and shirts for variations. Now you have at least three outfits a Gray suit Gray pants with Blue Blazer or Tan pants with Blue Blazer. All of which can be worn to All but the most conservative offices. A   . A ,. A remember that the trousers Are going to Wear out first and that a poorly fitting suit wears out faster than a Well fitted one. Several companies Are addressing this problem. For example last year Brooks Brothers came out with a line of both men s and women s clothing called the wardrobe collection which offers lower priced suits for Brooks Brothers for $395 that come with jackets and a not William Robein president of Brooks Brothers stands in the firm is main Manhattan store. Brooks classic suits fit the Bill for Job interviews. Choice of pants pleated or not  the same size Ashe jacket or not. Women can choose skirts in different. Sizes. A v the suits Are a 100 percent Wool year round fabric says Tony Krohov. Suit buyer for Brooks. This is geared toward the Guy who can t afford a seasonal , ii Brooks Brothers is beyond . Sears will introduce in october the. Executive collection athletic fit suit separates  line with a philosophy similar to that of Brooks. That collection also  consumer to buy differently sized pants and jackets and these will retail for about $145 for both. A Stephen Ross National product development manager for Sears says for a conservative look in a lie stick with traditional patterns Anda 3  Width. A More fashionable look would be a Floral Pant and slightly wider tie.,. A a White shirts Are the most conservative but a s Lylly More sophisticated look can be achieved by wearing. Shirts with tinted backgrounds in Ecru Taupe or even mint in pinpoint oxfords he says  take care of your suit once you be got it Quot never Wear a suit two Days in a Row Quot Weppner says. Quot hang the suit up and let it regain its shape. Quot Wool especially will regain its shape if you allow it to breathe Don t dry clean your suits As often dry clean Quot Only when a suit is soiled pressing a suit take it to a dry. Cleaner and have it pressed Only is More important to the suit than dry cleaning. Dry cleaning will eventually break the fabric Downto says is a tips for the Well dressed woman not the experts frown on Clunky bracelets. Lothing buyers offer these tips Lor women m who Are looking for jobs  try on a lot of suits before you choose Quot one. Women s suits this year Are increasingly. Varied and feminine with fashionable jackets either cropped or Long. Make sure your suit suits you. Quot the styles Are shaped for different bodies Quot says Michele Morris buyer for Caren Charles stores Quot if , Don t Wear a Short jacket. Go longer for a Long and slender izing line Quot Shorter jackets will flatter a Petite woman a. V a. High fashion suits have increased interest with Bright colors even color blocking piping and brightly coloured buttons. A a. However experts recommend staying away from the trendy looks and buying a classic outfit that can be worn year after year after you get the Job watch for the. Trendy looks to go on Sale. A. A. A before buying the suit look at it critically a lot rests on its shoulders Quot the body of the suit hangs from the a shoulder pads if the shoulder pad feels Flimsy take another look at the suit Quot Morris says. Quot it should drape very nicely from the shoulder no. Pulling the sleeves should be hanging straight when your arms Are   look for simple straight skirts or skirts with pleats that can be worn with a variety of jacket styles you can Wear one with the other to extend the number of outfits you have a Matching suit looks Are becoming More acceptable in Many offices says  Cass National fashion merchandise director for soars. A a consider changing the look of an older suit with a new Blouse blouses that arc in style  Morris Calls Quot the la Law  or the wrap it Louse that is seen  collections from Donna Karan to. Chanel -. A y  Quot  a Safe to l for interviews is the classic open neck Jock and a style that is cropping up increasingly on fas non runways is the to Stu has a dress up look in fabrics other than Cotton. A. A a. A make sure the length of. Your skirt is just right it. A  is the person s Choice says Cass  Ghoul skirts Are very in they ,their Knees but not go Way below the knee. If anything err on the. Conservative Side but you done to want to look dowdy ? a consider the coat dross the coat dross is becoming increasingly acceptable in professional settings and Raybe less expensive than a suit Quot got a classic color you can dress it up if you want and you. Can go from desk to dinner Quot Morris says. A. A just say no to overdone accessories say Rio to Danylyk earrings bracelets that Clank rhinestones fake rubies Etc ,.a say yes to watches simple necklaces like pearls or coloured beads Cass says. Large earrings Are Fine As Long As they Are in proportion to your face and hair -. A make sure your purse is neat. Don t tramp into your interview with a scratched up. Slouchy purse they Are. Not in style and they do not look professional if you can t afford a new purse polish your old one. A h s iday june 17, 1991the stars and stripes a Page 15