๐Ÿ•ด Shirt and tie or simplePolo shirt can do?

Gotta meet with prospect for dinner abd business chat - he said he is in town as part of vacation and he would be happy to meet ๐Ÿฅฉ ๐Ÿท


its not an official ๐Ÿ™ meeting, whatโ€™s be your outfit advise?


details:

  • circa 150k deal
  • client -laid back and cool businessman
  • he is on holiday trip so he wonโ€™t be treating it as โ€œofficialโ€ thing

How to dress?

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๐Ÿฐ War Stories
๐Ÿ”Ž Prospecting
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CuriousFox
WR Officer
19
๐ŸฆŠ
Button down shirt, no tie.
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
7
Sales Evangelist
cheers curiousfox!
Broncosfan
Politicker
3
Account Manager
Can't believe this wasn't an option lol.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
๐ŸฆŠ
This is why it's good to have friends ๐Ÿ˜†
SheWOLF
Opinionated
2
TC Sales
Agreed
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
7
Sales Evangelist
cheers!
xxx
Valued Contributor
1
CRO
This
Lambda
Tycoon
7
Sales Consultant
I 100% would not wear a tie. I don't wear a tie in general so im not going to start being someone im not if that makes sense
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
5
Sales Evangelist
Appreciate your advise Lambda. Cheers!
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
4
Sales
Consider where youโ€™re meeting as well. Heโ€™s on vacation and may want a laid back outdoor vibe or something like that.ย 
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
well good points, thanks!
CaneWolf
Politicker
4
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Button down, no tie.
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
5
Sales Evangelist
agreed!
saleskick
Opinionated
3
Sales Specialist
Keep it casual and humane. smash the deal and good dinner :xDย 
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
Thanks saleskick โœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿท
slaydie
Big Shot
3
Account Executive
Button down or polo! Go get em!
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
Thanks slaydie. cheers!
Broncosfan
Politicker
3
Account Manager
Button down with a jacket
steakalldayerryday
Opinionated
3
AE
Ties are still a thing?
bevering
Executive
3
Business development Director
Shirt and tie, you can always lose the tie.
Lumbergh
Politicker
2
Sr Account Exec
Even if it was a business dinner I wouldn't do a tie unless it was with a bank/finance exec right after work.ย  Especially as it's informal, I'd dress business casual with more emphasis on casual.ย  He's on vacation--depending on where the dinner is dress appropriate to dinner that's all
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
Thanks for sharing your advise! ๐Ÿ™
Salespreuner
Big Shot
2
Regional Sales Director
Formal shirt and trouser. No tie
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
Agreed!
braintank
Politicker
2
Enterprise Account Executive
Depends on where you're meeting, but I would always advise against a tie. In the past decade the only times I've worn ties are for weddings, funerals, and bar mitzvahs.

Also odd that they want to take time away from vacation for a meeting. Are they traveling with family? Are you picking up the bill? If they have kids i'd keep it to a drink and tell them you appreciate their time but don't want to infringe on holiday. If they're with their spouse I'd consider extending the invite to them as well so they're not sitting at the hotel alone. If the prospect is solo then dinner is more appropriate.
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
Appreciate your advise braintank! cheers!
hauru.sales
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales Enthusiast
Interesting, Cheers!
goose
Politicker
2
Sales Executive
Depends on the restaurant but I'd imagine a collared shirt would cut it.
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
7
Sales Evangelist
spot on!ย 
sketchysales
Politicker
2
Sales Manager
Smart casual, he may be in holiday mode and you wont want to make him feel underdressed or uncomfy.ย  Keep it safe though and dont go to casual just in case
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
very valid!
JJASBE
Catalyst
2
Director, Solutions Sales
I haven't intentionally worn a tie since my best friend's wedding.ย  Polo is fine and dandy :)
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
8
Sales Evangelist
Agreed. just out of pure curiousity - how long ago was that wedding? haha
JJASBE
Catalyst
2
Director, Solutions Sales
Like a decade ago lol
JuicyKlay
Celebrated Contributor
1
AM
I would go button down shirt, pants, and cool dressy shoes. If itโ€™s a formal dinner spot and the weather isnโ€™t blazing, rock a sports coat as well.ย 
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
7
Sales Evangelist
Thanks JuicyKlay! Cheers!
SADNES5
Politicker
1
down voters are marketing spies
No tie. Wear a decent pattern high end button down. Something you would wear to a second cousin's wedding. Nothing formal, not casual.ย 
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
agreed!ย 
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
haha I like this "second cousin wedding label" hehe
Smithy
Politicker
1
Director of Sales
Button down shirt with no tie or polo should be absolutely fine.ย 

id keep it fairly smart as you want to come across as profession, but, as others have said, you donโ€™t want to overdress or come across like a super sales douche.ย 

Iโ€™d make a nod in the direction of him being on holiday and tell him that youโ€™re conscious of his time etc.ย 
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
agreed smithy!
mythbuster
Catalyst
1
Account Executive
100% Polo and Casual t-shirt. We are humans and selling to Humans so as salespeople we need to stop dressing like wedding dress
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
6
Sales Evangelist
can't agree more!
paddy
WR Officer
1
Director of Business Development
This is one of those "I have no fucking idea what your prospect is like so I can't answer." Read him and you tell us what you think.
swizard
Celebrated Contributor
3
Sales Evangelist
Thanks Paddy! As a matter of fact, I went to the meeting with some polo and casual outfit. we've had a great meeting, good dinner and deal is also secured ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
1
MDR
Keep it casual and humane. smash the deal and good dinner
Clashingsoulsspell
Politicker
1
ISR
I 100% would not wear a tie.
SalesGal
Politicker
0
Account Executive
Dress shirt but no tie. Or a nice polo but that's as casual as I would go.ย 
GDO
Politicker
0
BDM
Check the restaurant (context is important). He is on holiday and it a a friendly lunch. Polo wil be fine.ย 
MR.StretchISR
Politicker
0
ISR
Button down shirt, no tie.
Mr.Floaty
Politicker
0
BDR
I've said it before and I'll say it again: if you can't pay your bills with your base then the job is not worth it.
Cyberjarre
Politicker
0
BDR
Companies always over exaggerate. Go for the high base to make sure income is guaranteed.
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