Business habits

Argentines prefer and expect conservative, formal business attire-suits for men and suits or dresses for women. Understated British style is preferred over U.S., French, or Italian. Women should wear conservative hemlines and necklines, although a sense of style is appreciated. Accessories, jewelry, and makeup should be understated and of good quality: Argentines often judge people by their dress, paying special attention to the shoes, which should be expensive and well-maintained. Attire in more rural areas and at lower levels of authority is less precise, but remains an important indication of your seriousness, status, and sense of appropriateness.