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The rules of today's office attire have changed, but the rules of appropriate appearance have not. No matter what your business, everyone benefits from clothing and accessories maintaining a certain level of professionalism. The correct professional image will increase personal confidence, increase perception of one's capability and credibility, and improve social interaction.

Brown's is happy to help every step of way, whether providing advice on appropriate business attire, or providing the perfect weekend outfit for play. Brown's is a founding member of the "Back to Business" association. This commitee is a national organization devoted to provide Canadians with information necessary to forster professional style in the work place. This reduces the risk of confusion and enhances individual work ethics.

If you are responsible for your workplace's dress code, we want to help. We are available to co-sponsor and host company seminars, meetins and speaking engagements. Our experienced wardrobe consultants can meet with you or your Human Resources department to arrange an event. There is absolutely no charge for this service. Many companies have found this to be an excellent way to educate staff members.

Contact Gerry at (416) 504-5937.

Tailored
The tailored suit has a defined shoulder line, fitted chest and slightly suppressed waist. The jacket is generally finger-tip length and the same-fabric trousers feature diagonal side pockets and a pressed centre crease. The suit's precise, clean lines make it a formal businesswear option calculated to command respect.

Softly Tailored
The "soft" suit or sports jacket is designed to look and feel as comfortable as possible, and to allow for the layering of clothes underneath. Traditional internal canvas and padding have therefore been reduced or removed completely and defining lines left to a minimum, giving the garment a sort of soft-focus tailored impression. It's a signal to others that they may be less formal with you in their business dealings.

Soft Casual
The tailored ensemble is replaced by a combination of quietly coloured knit pieces and a relaxed pair of dress-cut trousers, all of which may or may not be topped by an outerwear-style jacket. Since a certain sense of artistry is required to put together such an individualistic grouping of coordinates their wearer is viewed as someone most at home in artistic endeavours.

Casual
An un-structured outfit that relies heavily on single knits, shackets or woven shirts topping a nondescript pair of pants. The wearer of such attire is indicating to others that he has no time to waste on appearances, and would rather concentrate on things he finds more interesting.