"Choosing the Right Suit" - Yutaro Nagai

My first suit was for my entrance ceremony, and my job-hunting suit was my second. Both were plain black. I didn't think much about expressing my individuality in my job-hunting suit; I just wanted a "safe suit." In some industries, there were people dressed in surprisingly eye-catching outfits, but I thought it was more important to speak for myself in interviews than to stand out in a bad way. However, I did envy those who were able to express their individuality, and I think that if you want to express your individuality, it's better to decide on the image you want to project before choosing the color, pattern, and style of your suit.

Since interviews are short, there was a time when I wondered, "Which one will leave a stronger impression?" Now that I actually work at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , I see businessmen wearing suits and ties of all different colors. Seeing that, I think that a job seeker wearing a suit other than black would not necessarily be viewed negatively, but I think everyone feels the same way about not wanting to make a mistake with their attire.


I don't think it was a mistake for me to wear a black suit and dress like everyone else when I was job hunting. On the other hand, looking back, I wonder if I missed out on something by not expressing the individuality I wanted to show. I could have expressed my strengths, such as sincerity and determination, through things like the color of my tie, so I should have expressed myself more.

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