When people say "dress one level above the job you're applying for", I can't help to imagine what the levels are. I came up with something like this, from high to low:
- 3 piece suit
- 2 piece suit with tie
- 2 piece suit, no tie
- suit pants and dress shirt
- khaki's and dress shirt
- jeans and dress shirt
- jeans and t-shirt
- shorts and t-shirt
- stained shorts and wife beater shirt
I always wonder where the bow tie fits in though, or are they just always inappropriate?