{"id":117,"date":"2010-11-29T17:06:14","date_gmt":"2010-11-29T17:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/janinajacobs.com\/?p=117"},"modified":"2011-01-31T05:13:06","modified_gmt":"2011-01-31T05:13:06","slug":"30-days-to-business-golf-part-4-fashion-faux-pas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/janinajacobs\/golf\/instruction\/117\/30-days-to-business-golf-part-4-fashion-faux-pas","title":{"rendered":"Business Golf Primer – Fashion Faux Pas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Elegantly attired members from the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA)<\/p><\/div>\n

Dressing for golf is a little tougher than dressing for business\u2026.but more fun.<\/p>\n

Despite more relaxed dress codes in many offices these days, the basic rules for business still apply in the upper echelons of executive circles:\u00a0 you’ll need a conservative suit in dark blue or black, a crisp white, cream,\u00a0or blue shirt or blouse, a classy tie for the men, appropriate socks or hosiery and matching shoes in good repair, understated, top quality classic jewelry, a classic handbag or briefcase, and a great watch.<\/p>\n

For golf, a conservative look never misses but you can get a little bit more creative with your personal style in choosing colors, fabrics, and fashions.<\/p>\n

Styles change from year to year but golf fashion does\u00a0not evolve\u00a0as dramatically as the world of high fashion. What this means is you need not spend a fortune annually to continue to look good.\u00a0 For women it is more difficult to find a varied selection of women’s clothing in golf pro shops or mega-stores\u00a0but if you have access to the pro shop at a private club, you should feel confident that any styles there are up to date and fashionable, especially if there is a person dedicated toward the women’s section.\u00a0\u00a0Selections for men are always more plentiful than for women, but some clubs are realizing that if they don’t carry a varied array of styles, they are basically sending the women away\u00a0to go and buy\u00a0elsewhere. \u00a0 Better department stores are also beginning to carry functional and stylish golf clothes, sports attire, and performance wear\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n

In a pinch, you will never go wrong with a basic logo golf shirt in any color, a matching sweater or vest, a tailored pair of navy, black, or khaki shorts or slacks, a top quality belt, and a good pair of classic leather golf shoes.\u00a0\u00a0 Also recommended is\u00a0some type of\u00a0 hat or visor and a top quality pair of \u00a0UV-filtering sun glasses.<\/p>\n

OK, that\u2019s pretty easy.\u00a0 Now, let\u2019s look at what you do NOT want to do:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This is obvious but needs to be said: golf clothes can take a lot of abuse due to heat and humidity but never wear dirty or stained clothes.\u00a0 If they get that way during the course of a round, don’t worry because often it involves a great story to tell;\u00a0 and, more power to you because you’ve been working hard.\u00a0 But, if your favorite top is faded or torn, don\u2019t be nostalgic.\u00a0 Don’t wear it in public.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To be safe,\u00a0get rid of it and avoid the temptation.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wear clothes that fit.\u00a0 Nix outfits\u00a0that are too tight or you’ll look like a sausage stuffed into a casing or sport the dreaded muffin-top. \u00a0 A snug shirt will not allow you to move properly and you might rip it during a swing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You may have prize abs you want everyone to see but the golf course is not the place nor the time.\u00a0\u00a0 For women,\u00a0never wear shorts or pants\u00a0that are too short or too tight, even if you have the figure and\/or the legs for it.\u00a0 It will be a subject of conversation for the men in your group after you’re gone – and the subject won\u2019t be business opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0 Save\u00a0those outfits\u00a0for the dance floor.\u00a0 Many golf clubs still have dress codes limiting the length of shorts, and while I am not a fan of too-long shorts that drape at the worst part of your leg (read ‘fleshiest’) and inhibit good leg movement in the golf swing, neither do I believe it is wise to wear shorts or skirts exposing what should be left to the beach.\u00a0 If in doubt, change into something else – you’ll feel better and be more comfortable.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t wear socks that are stained or dirty or have holes in them.\u00a0 You never know when you\u2019ll have to remove your shoes;\u00a0\u00a0 some clubs do not allow any type of golf shoes inside the dining room or clubhouse…..and they surely would not appreciate bare feet should you have to ditch the holey socks. \u00a0 Besides, new socks always feel wonderful, don’t they?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t wear low cut or tank tops because you do not want ‘the girls’,\u00a0‘the puppies’ – or whatever other pet name you have to indicate breasts –\u00a0hanging out there for all to see.\u00a0 You’ll be distracted knowing what is showing,\u00a0and won’t be concentrating on your swing.\u00a0 The guys will, though.\u00a0 And guys, tank tops have been a no-no for you for years, so this is nothing new.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t wear any \u2018cutting edge\u2019 fashions or anything over the top with large cut-outs or peek-a-boo slots.\u00a0 There are some avant-garde clothing lines out there – which are\u00a0 fine – but now is not the time to be a raging fashionista.\u00a0 This is not to say you can\u2019t push the envelope when playing with friends or for fun, but not during a business round.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Do not wear the \u2018belly-baring\u2019 fashions that\u00a0some college girls wear.\u00a0 Again, you may have the figure for it, but a business round is not the place.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t wear any \u2018questionable\u2019 or suggestive logos that may insult or embarrass your playing partners; that \u2018Hooters\u2019 shirt or ‘Juicy’ hat may be a classic to you but may offend your foursome.\u00a0\u00a0 Racial and political slogans are not a good choice either.\u00a0 You may also want to be sure you don’t wear the logo of a business competitor either, simply out of respect.\u00a0 It is a good idea to have a change of clothes or alternate outfit for times surprises pop up and\u00a0someone you didn’t expect is in your group.\u00a0 Business situations change\u00a0and colleagues often substitute for one another.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep your hair tied back or tuck it into a hat.\u00a0 Don\u2019t hold up play because you are fooling with your hair as it\u00a0flies around.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep the perfume or cologne to a bare minimum not only to be sensitive toward your partners’ noses when the breezes blow downwind,\u00a0but also to minimize visits from bees.\u00a0 Getting stung is not a fun concept and can put a crimp in your otherwise glorious and productive day.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t worry about changing for apres-golf dinners or banquets.\u00a0 A shower and change of clothes is nice, but\u00a0while you are in the locker room, you are not<\/em> where you should be, in the center of\u00a0whatever discussions are taking place.\u00a0 In the past, everyone changed clothes, but now that tradition has gone by the wayside and\u00a0people wear their golf clothes.\u00a0 A brief\u00a0touch up in the locker room should do the trick unless you are truly a 10-minute quick-change artist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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