all about Brazil: FASHION IN BRAZIL

BY: ZAWANI BINTI MOHD GHAZALI
161420150

Brazil, the fifth-largest country in the world and largest in South America, boasts a largely tropical climate that influences fashion and style. Brazil's Portuguese roots also play a role in dictating suitable attire for men and women. Sophisticated and well dressed, modern Brazilians typically make a point to be fashionable wherever they are and expect others to do the same.

DRESSING FOR BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Corporate men in Brazil usually wear dark suits and ties that give the impression of seriousness, with bright or elaborately colored ties discouraged. The style can indicate a man's role in the corporate environment: executives usually wear three-piece suits, while office workers wear two-piece varieties. They finish off their outfits with dark shined shoes.

Corporate men in Brazil usually wear dark suit

Corporate women wear simple dresses or feminine pantsuits that are tasteful without being fussy. Pantyhose are optional and accessories understated.

For women in the professional world, there are some very simple rules when it comes to their dress code. It has to be decent, has to be mellow, and has to look professional. Apart from this, no excess show of skin, no dressing provocatively, and no underdressing. Given below are the classic professional clothing options for women in Brazil.

1. Corporate women wear simple dresses or feminine pantsuits

► While some may think that a pant suit is not a very feminine piece of women's clothing, others country like Brazil think it is a perfect option for women to wear in the business world. A light-colored shirt works best for a pant suit.

► Whether it is a dark suit (black or navy blue being the best options) or a light one (cream, beige, or white), the best option for a blouse is a light-colored one. White, cream, off-white, seashell pink, ivory, beige, powder blue, and light yellow are the best colors for blouses.

► And as far as shoes to wear with a pant suit are concerned, corporate women in Brazil usually wear closed pumps with heels or even peep-toe flats or heels. Simple and minimum jewelry like a pair of studs and a thin chain around the neck work best for this look.

2. Woman Wearing Skirt

► Skirts are also one of the best options for woman to wear at work in Brazil. There are certain rules regarding skirts too. It should be of a perfect length. Knee length skirts are acceptable.

► This makes for an unprofessional and indecorous behavior. Skirts look best when worn with a pair of skin color stockings. Especially, in Brazil corporate women always happen to wear a skirt that is above knee-length. The best colors for skirts are again simple and strong shades.

► Dark colors like blue and black and also light colors like cream, white and pink look nice. One important thing to keep in mind about wearing a skirt and blouse to work is that it has to be plain. Printed clothes are a complete no-no for a business wear.

► The blouse must complement the skirt perfectly. Not too loud and not too contrasting and definitely no frills and tassels. Just a plain, crisp shirt or blouse with minimal jewelry will make woman a professional look. Button it up till the second button and woman can also team it up with a jacket that matches the skirt.

CASUAL CLOTHES

For casual attire, Brazilian men often wear khakis and short sleeves in light fabrics like cotton or linen. They may opt for longer shorts as well. Women generally wear tight-fitting jeans with beaded or sequined designs, along with halters or T-shirts. Smock-style dresses, khakis and skirts with hems no longer than knee length are also acceptable. Footwear usually consists of sandals or heeled shoes.

Brazilian men often wear khakis and short sleeves in light fabrics like cotton or linen