Nicholas Pandey & Power Dressing

KATHMANDU, April 5: ”Once, a rich businessman attended a party where he was not paid any attention by the waiters and even his own friends. Reason - he was badly dressed. Keeping this incident in mind, the businessman dressed well and appropriately for the next party, where he drew attention of everyone,” narrates Nicholas Pandey, executive director of Kalika Construction. [break]

A second generation businessmen, Pandey has also acted in several music videos and is also the 2nd runner-up of 2004 Manhunt International. Widely known for his power dressing, myrepublica.com recently caught up with him to bring you his wardrobe tips for a budding business man.

DOs

1) People usually disregard their accessories. But accessories like pen, handkerchief and wrist watch play a vital role in a working man’s life as they create impressions on the clients. Always maintain a clean handkerchief with you and a power pen.

2) Always select a dress that suits your body size and workout to be physically fit.

3) Along with physical fitness, mental confidence is also essential, which will help anyone to succeed. Research has proven that one should dress well and appropriately. Besides, a working man should always be well informed about current affairs.

4) Lighter colors are to be used during day business deals or while attending a power lunch. Go for darker shades of color like black and navy blue for night business parties. The colors appear more elegant under artificial lights.

DON’Ts

1) Ill- fitted and badly tailored suits create bad impression, as it makes one appear shaggy and distorted.

2) Don’t put on anything that is torn like your boxers or socks. It will affect one’s morale and confidence as one tends to be self conscious and the whole attention will get directed to that particular part, which will ultimately lead to a bad performance. Also, don’t sport a tennis socks on formals.

3) Putting on a dark shirt and light colored pant makes a person look proportionally distorted body wise. So, one should always be careful while choosing colors of different pant and shirts. Consult friends or click photos for confirmation.

4) Don’t walk around with dirty hands and nails. They are a big turn off. Besides, selection of an appropriate body deo and perfumes is also equally important. Stronger perfumes are for night parties and lighter body deos are for day use.