How To Come Up With A Statement Denim Look For Business Meetings In 3 Easy Steps

Wear denim for a business meeting to let them know you mean business. Business meetings are infamous for having that stiff upper lip, officious vibe about them, that is essentially a reflection of the twisted tales of power struggle that go on inside the stained glass walls, across those expensive, menacing surfaces of teak and mahogany. These are the avenues where 'power dressing' derives its name from. Does it always need to be this way, though? Especially if you're someone with a creative bent of mind and an inherent disregard for rules, it's no surprise that you'd want to portray your playfulness, with a side of carefully calculated nonchalance that shows them that you're your own boss. How do you go about it, though? Aaftab Mehra, Owner and Founder of Saint Homme - an elite menswear brand, tells us how. © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno As a creative director himself, who always has client meetings lined up, Aaftab has perfected the technique of coming up with his own power dressing aesthetic that is not boring in the slightest. A lover of denim, Aaftab has always believed that one should go for this fabric when one wants to incorporate playfulness in their outfit. But how does one do it in a setting as formal as a business meeting? "3 steps are all you need to follow", says Aaftab. Let's look at the three steps: 1. Aaftab believes that incorporating jeans in your outfit has to be a staple, however, that by itself doesn't cut it when it comes to establishing that you're a rebel. Find a denim shirt that fits you like a dream. It has to be snug, but not in a way that your buttons pop open. © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno 2. When it comes to selecting a pair of jeans, always go for a well-fitted, tapered one. It can't be loose, but it shouldn't be super skinny either. Maintaining that balance is important. © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno 3. Once you have achieved that denim on denim perfection, it's time for that one twist that changes the game. Get your favourite pair of formal blazer out and wear it on top of your denim shirt. It's a bold move, yes, but that was the aim, right? According to Aaftab, what you have established with this rather odd but awesome sartorial move is that you make your own rules - quite a gutsy statement to make in a business meeting, don't you think? © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno Congratulations, for you have now established yourself as a badass, without having to utter a single word. '31 Days Of Denim' is a social experiment of sorts, or in layman terms, the ultimate Denim guide, on how to inject your personality, and inherent sense of self into, say, a basic-ass pair of jeans. Bonus: It features the finest men in the capital, all with very distinct style sensibilities, but primarily, each having an innate love for all things denim. Creative Direction: Santu Misra Styling: Siddharth Batra Assisted By: Sowrav Bhowmik Fashion Assistant: Rohan Kwatra Photographer: Anubhav Sood Hair & Make-Up: Shallu Chandla Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno