Attire Recomendations?

**CaseyB** · 06-01-2007 11:09 PM

Hi Everyone,

I am purchasing a residential cleaning company and am being introduced to all the current clients. I am 22 years old and want to be taken seriously. I am just wondering if anyone has any recomendations on what to wear?

Thanks

**Young Spark** · 06-01-2007 11:35 PM

Dress appropriately, this means dress how you feel, just make sure its not anything that will be sexually type stuff, 'nor ragged down clothes. If you ask me, something casual should do it for you.

**CaseyB** · 06-01-2007 11:36 PM

I was thinking short sleeve collared shirt with kakis or slacks.

**Young Spark** · 06-01-2007 11:47 PM

^^ That should work just fine in my honest opinion. Good luck

**Mikey1205** · 06-02-2007 08:13 AM

You are the CEO of this company and are about to meet your clients. You're going to be wearing short sleeved t-shirt with kakis ... and you want to be taken seriously.

A suit tells me someone wants to me be taken seriously . If you are doing the cleaning yourself ...then perhaps no but otherwise wear a suit. It's not much effort.

**PowerPython** · 06-02-2007 08:17 AM

If I were you I would wear a suit, but if that is way to formal for you how about smart trousers, jacket and shirt but with no tie?

**rejoice** · 06-02-2007 08:24 AM

suit is always a winner but i have found that smart casual
does the trick these days... it exudes calm confidence

**PowerPython** · 06-02-2007 08:28 AM

Yeh, I agree with rejoice. Also, don't try and make yourself look to much older than you are. Justy make sure you look neat, professional and calm. Don't try to be more than you are, otherwise the clients might see you over trying, you never know, maybe they are looking for someone young and professional to give a new edge?

**Paint and Air Sportz** · 06-02-2007 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Mikey1205

You are the CEO of this company and are about to meet your clients. You're going to be wearing short sleeved t-shirt with kakis ... and you want to be taken seriously.

A suit tells me someone wants to me be taken seriously . If you are doing the cleaning yourself ...then perhaps no but otherwise wear a suit. It's not much effort.

Umm guys its a house cleaning company wearing a suit would be very very over the top..

His clients are going to care about one thing, if he does a good job cleaning their house Wearing a suit would most likely be bad for business, since it would most likely show they know nothing about how to clean a house.

**PowerPython** · 06-02-2007 09:32 AM

/\ You have a good point Paint and Air Sportz, and I do agree with you, but I think when meeting clients you should still try and present a professional approach and that may mean the way you dress. I suppose it depends on the client, what are they expecting, what did the old boss wear to this type of meeting, are they expecting something different or do they want the same?

**The Stealthy One** · 06-02-2007 03:20 PM

What kinds of clients?

**jkherson** · 06-10-2007 03:48 PM

how about wearing a polo with your company logo on it?

**Unreal030** · 06-13-2007 05:59 PM

No One Takes Me Seriously!
Got potential clients scoffing at you because of your age? Here's how to have the last laugh.
By Sara Wilson | December 01, 2002

Q: How do I appear professional and get taken seriously?
A: This is a concern of nearly every young entrepreneur out there. Many people still believe that MBA grads or corporate execs are the only ones whose opinions count, even thought teenagers are now more and more often the ones telling the success stories.

Hopefully, that stereotype will change as people become more aware of teens in business, but until then you will still face the challenge of demonstrating that you're credible, in spite of your age. So how do you do this?
Before you do anything, consider your attitude. In other words, think of your youth as an asset. You have a fresh, new way of thinking that has not yet been tainted by formal training or "traditional" methodology. You have an energy that allows you to come up with innovative ideas and unique solutions to problems.

And you have a perspective that may be vital to clients who are trying to reach--but can't understand--the teen market. You have all this working for you, and if you believe this, they will believe in you.
Once you have your attitude in place, you are ready to meet potential clients.

If you meet with them in person, it is important to dress professionally and act the part to blend into the crowd. Come equipped with business cards and a briefcase, and avoid talking about certain topics, such as school, your parents or your favorite TV show. If you do not yet feel comfortable with face-to-face meetings, limit contact to e-mails or telephone communication. You can worry about in-person contact later.

As you start out, consider offering special discounts for first-time customers or other financial incentives to try your services. This will give clients a chance to test out your skills and find out that you really do know what you're talking about. Once you have established your credibility, any financial sacrifices you made at the beginning will be made up for in the form of repeat business.

From there, getting clients will start to come naturally. Satisfied clients will breed additional satisfied clients--word-of-mouth will create a buzz about you, and before long any trepidation about your age will be replaced by a genuine respect for you and your offerings.

Just keep in mind that you do not always need a degree or a lifetime of experience to be successful. Tom Monaghan--who purchased a pizza store at age 19 that later became Domino's Pizza--and Michael Dell--who started out by selling PCs from his university dorm room--would probably agree.

Thats just some general information. I have had it copied in a word document with some other things so I do not have the actual link, but the credit is at the top and the website it was on is entrepreneur.com

**darkman** · 06-13-2007 06:40 PM

nah, dress like a complete scrubber LOL

seriously, if your meeting with the clients etc... I would recommend dressing smart, perhaps 'power' dressing would be appropriate - go suited and booted mate as it shows you take your appearance seriously!

**chanson** · 06-14-2007 04:59 PM

i usually soprt nice polo shirts and dress pants when meetign with cleints. If its a meeting with a bunch of bigwigs they will eb wearing suits so be sure to follow suit. but if your meeting with aclient espeially in their home or anywhere other then an office, try to be professional casual, it will keep them relaxed. People who are dressed normally and have to sit down with someone in a suit dont feel comfortable they feel overwhelmed and you will seem aggressive. imo