Men's Group

Usually the necktie choice was one of the few visible sparks in my wardrobe to indicate my individuality. I have nearly 100 neckties with patterns ranging from geometric to floral to paisley to hand-dyed and hand-painted. I never felt like the ties were strangling me as some men claim. When outside guests visited the company I often received more attention than the executives in the company that sometimes wore a Polo golf shirt with khakis. I also had a white shirt, a gold shirt and a black shirt with French cuffs that I wore with a set of gold cuff links with onyx and mother-of-pearl inlays.

There are some companies and occupations where a casual look is appropriate, but if someone is in a public setting then they should dress the part of an executive. Seeing someone like Zuckerberg at a meeting wearing a gray T-shirt does not inspire confidence--even if he is a billionaire.