{"id":25218,"date":"2024-03-14T13:30:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T17:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.customink.com\/?p=25218"},"modified":"2024-03-25T16:34:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T20:34:29","slug":"best-dressed-ceos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/best-dressed-ceos\/","title":{"rendered":"Dressing the Part: The CEO Style Effect"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 04:34 pm<\/p>--><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25221 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-1024x237.png\" alt=\"Best dressed CEOs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-1024x237.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-768x178.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-1536x355.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-2048x473.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-1920x444.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-1680x388.png 1680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-1240x287.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-860x199.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-680x157.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-500x116.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-400x92.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-250x58.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-200x46.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-100x23.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-76x18.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/header-50x12.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>Have you ever thought about how a CEO\u2019s outfits affect how their employees (and the whole world) see them and their company? To find out more about the CEO style effect, we surveyed over 1,000 Americans about whether they prefer their business leaders in sharp suits or cool, casual gear. We also used the opportunity to search for America\u2019s best-dressed CEO, exploring how executives\u2019 fashion choices play into the workplace vibe and how they\u2019re perceived. Ready to see how what you wear can speak volumes about your leadership and influence? Let\u2019s get into the highlights of our study.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Americans believe Jamie Dimon (JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.) is the best-dressed CEO in America.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Americans believe JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. and Goldman Sachs have the best-dressed employees in the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The finance industry has the best-dressed CEOs in the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEOs dressed in casual, modern attire are perceived as 224% more approachable than those in classic, elegant outfits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees with managers who dress in a casual, modern attire style reported 15% less work-related stress than those whose managers wear classic, elegant attire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees whose managers dress in a classic, elegant style earn 10% more than those with casually dressed managers ($61,228 and $55,655, respectively).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly 1 in 4 remote workers would be more inclined to return to in-office if their CEO encouraged casual work attire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressed for Success<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right off the bat, we\u2019re unpacking the style choices of America\u2019s CEOs and how they impact corporate identity. We distinguish between classic, tailored elegance \u2014 think well-fitting suits, dress shirts, and formal shoes \u2014 and modern, casual wear, with relaxed options like jeans or chinos with sneakers and maybe the occasional blazer to spruce them up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us.png\" alt=\"The best dressed CEOs in the U.S. according to Americans\" width=\"1028\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us.png 1028w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-151x300.png 151w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-514x1024.png 514w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-768x1530.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-771x1536.png 771w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-1240x2470.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-860x1713.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-680x1354.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-500x996.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-400x797.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-250x498.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-200x398.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-100x199.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-76x151.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-dressed-ceos-in-the-us-50x100.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our survey participants crowned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpmorganchase.com\/about\/our-leadership\/jamie-dimon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamie Dimon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. America\u2019s best-dressed CEO. Maybe that\u2019s why his company was also the best dressed based on his employees\u2019 attire. Dimon\u2019s professional attire epitomizes the timeless appeal of classic, tailored elegance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goldman Sachs was the second-best-dressed company in the U.S., with an employee dress code that mirrors the refined, professional image of the finance sector. Investment banking company Morgan Stanley ranked third. These insights further cement the finance industry\u2019s reputation for having the best-dressed CEOs overall compared to other industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These were the top 5 industries with the best-dressed CEOs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Finance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Niche retailers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automotive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Media\/Entertainment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A notable mention must be made of Mary Dillon, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2023\/04\/28\/foot-locker-shoes-mary-dillon-ulta-ceo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">newest CEO of Foot Locker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This former Ulta CEO came in fourth and was the only female leader in our study to make America\u2019s top 10 best-dressed CEOs. Meanwhile, Elon Musk clinched the title of the fifth-best-dressed with his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inverse.com\/input\/style\/how-to-dress-look-like-elon-musk-fashion-budget-under-100\/amp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimal approach to personal presentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business vs. Casual<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we\u2019ll share how Americans perceive CEO attire, its implications for leadership and approachability, and the key wardrobe pieces that make for the ideal CEO outfit in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception.png\" alt=\"How Americans view CEOs dressing style\" width=\"880\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception.png 880w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-129x300.png 129w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-440x1024.png 440w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-768x1787.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-660x1536.png 660w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-1240x2885.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-860x2001.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-680x1582.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-500x1163.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-400x931.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-250x582.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-200x465.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-100x233.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-76x177.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ceo-style-perception-50x116.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the power suit is a commanding symbol, executive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/06\/how-new-ceos-establish-legitimacy#:~:text=Leaders%20need%20to%20remain%20human%2C%20humble%2C%20and%20approachable%20to%20maintain%20their%20legitimacy.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leaders need to be relatable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well. What they wear can make a big difference in that realm: Only about a quarter of Americans (24%) viewed casually dressed CEOs as authoritative. Instead, those same modern-styled leaders were seen as significantly more approachable\u2014224% more, to be exact\u2014than their more traditionally dressed counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, younger generations may be shifting their focus beyond workplace attire. Millennials and Gen Z were most likely to share the perception that a CEO\u2019s fashion sense is a non-priority, signaling a change in what attributes workers value in leadership. This could be due to the rise in remote work, where most people (CEOs and employees alike) can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2022\/02\/24\/work-remote-pajama-debate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work in their pajamas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they want to, and no one is the wiser.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when in the public eye, these are the top 10 items Americans believe make up 2024\u2019s ideal CEO outfits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress shirts (69%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress shoes (62%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belts (59%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blazers (56%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watches (55%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slacks (43%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ties (40%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polo shirts (36%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Briefcases (35%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coats (35%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gen Z showed a particular preference for CEOs to wear loafers (41%) and sneakers (33%). Clearly, closed-toed shoes are a must. However, a small 1 in 12 said they should wear sandals, pushing the boundaries of traditional CEO attire. This mix of traditional and modern preferences reflects a trend toward personalized and approachable leadership styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managerial Style and Staff Morale<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the executive suite, how does workplace attire correlate with employee well-being, job satisfaction, and salary? Let\u2019s see how managerial attire might relate to these aspects of work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25222 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style.png\" alt=\"Managerial dress and employee perceptions\" width=\"960\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style.png 960w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-141x300.png 141w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-480x1024.png 480w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-768x1638.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-720x1536.png 720w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-1240x2645.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-860x1834.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-680x1450.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-500x1067.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-400x853.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-250x533.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-200x427.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-100x213.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-76x162.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/managerial-dress-style-50x107.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After years of remote and hybrid working, many employees are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/siepr.stanford.edu\/publications\/work\/great-resistance-getting-employees-back-office\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refusing to return to the office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maybe managers should try changing the dress code: Almost a quarter of remote workers expressed a greater willingness to return to the office if their CEOs encouraged casual work attire. After all, maintaining a business-casual work wardrobe isn\u2019t cheap, and different office attire can reflect different earnings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, employees whose managers wear classic, tailored, elegant attire (like suits, dress shirts, and formal shoes) said they earn $61,228 per year on average. That\u2019s 10% more than employees whose managers wear modern, casual attire ($55,655). Yet, there was a trade-off: Employees with managers who dressed casually reported 15% less work-related stress compared to those whose managers wore more elegant attire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps how CEO dress sometimes reflects company culture and management styles, with more relaxed fashions leading to less stressed employees. Still, employees with managers who favor a classic, elegant dress code were more likely to be satisfied with their job (60%) than those with managers who prefer modern attire (56%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large majority of the American workers we surveyed \u2014 80% \u2014 said they prefer the freedom and comfort of modern, casual attire, especially among those working in hospitality (84%), government (82%), and health care (82%) sectors. Professionals in technology (75%) and finance (74%) were less inclined towards casual dress, perhaps reflecting sector-specific norms and expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress Code Dynamics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our look into CEO fashion reveals a lot about leadership and company culture. It\u2019s clear that both classic and casual styles have their place in various workplaces and industries, but casual wear might just be the key to making CEOs and managers seem more approachable and keeping employees less stressed at work. It seems blending style with comfort could be the next big trend in leadership \u2014 because it\u2019s not just about looking good; it\u2019s about fostering a great place to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methodology<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this campaign, we used Amazon MTurk Image Classification and showed images of 50 CEOs to respondents to rate how they dressed using the following scale:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 = Poorly dressed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 = Below average<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 = Average<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 = Well dressed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 = Exceptionally well dressed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We collected 1,200 responses in total.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also surveyed 1,007 Americans to explore their perceptions of company-branded merchandise and how they perceive CEOs and managers because of how they dress. Among respondents, 15% were Gen Z, 52% were millennials, 25% were Gen X, and 8% were baby boomers. Our style classifications for this study were as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic, tailored elegance (e.g., suits): This style is characterized by formal attire such as well-fitted suits, dress shirts, and formal shoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern, casual wear (e.g., jeans, chinos) This approach favors comfort and relatability, featuring casual but smart options like jeans, chinos, casual blazers, and sneakers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Custom Ink<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom Ink<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings your custom gear ideas to life with innovative design tools, exceptional service, and a wide array of quality products, empowering groups to express their unique purpose and unity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fair Use Statement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to share our insights on CEO fashion for noncommercial purposes. Just link back to our page for full access to our study and give credit to our work.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever thought about how a CEO\u2019s outfits affect how their employees (and the whole world) see them and their company? To find out more about the CEO style effect, we surveyed over 1,000 Americans about whether they prefer their business leaders in sharp suits or cool, casual gear. We also used the opportunity to search for America\u2019s best-dressed CEO, exploring how executives\u2019 fashion choices play into the workplace vibe and how they\u2019re perceived. Ready to see how what you wear can speak volumes about your leadership and influence? Let\u2019s get into the highlights of our study. 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