Business costumes
form an important and integral part of social civilization. In
China, people in larger cities, and those who have the means tend to
dress in a more formal manner. As one walks down the streets in
China, it is not surprising to find most of the men sporting at
least a good shirt with collar and cuffs and formal dress pants.
Chinese women
also take great pains to see to it that they look smart and
well-dressed. Of course, this does not apply to the simple poor
class women who simply cannot afford the luxury of good clothes, but
as a rule of thumb, Chinese woman are very particular about their
appearances.
Business costumes
in China are conservative and modest. In a formal setting, the
business costumes for men consist of dark colored, traditional suits.
Women on the other hand are expected to wear business suits or
dresses with a high neckline. For men, business costumes in China
consist of shirts or jackets. For more formal situations, men are
also expected to wear a tie. Tuxedoes are not considered a part of
business costumes in China.
Women are expected
to dress in conservative business suits or blouses with a high
neckline. At times, business costumes in China for women also
include long dresses. Flashy and loud colors must be avoided as they
are not an acceptable part of business costumes in China. Rather,
subdued, neutral colors are more suitable for formal settings. Short
sleeve blouses or blouses that revel too much are not accepted as
part of business costumes in China. Similarly, bare backs and low
necklines are also frowned upon.
It is important to
keep in mind that shorts or jeans are not at all acceptable for
business meetings or in formal situations. Clothes that are
revealing are considered as an offence to Chinese businessmen.
Jewellery forms
another important part of business costumes in China. Jewellery
should not be something very flashy or gaudy. Simple gold jewellery,
with an equally simple watch goes a long way in making a good
impression. Women also need to avoid wearing heavy make-up.
Due to the formal
culture in China, women are expected to wear either flat shoes or
shoes with very low heels. High heels are reserved only for formal
evening parties.
Business costumes
in China are formal and serious; hence it is important not to dress
in a frivolous manner.
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