2.3.5 Appearance
（見た目・服装）
Finally, we are going to talk about your outfit.
Oh, I’m hopeless at fashion. You know what? I’m the kind of person who never understands ‘smart casual.’
No worries, Tom. You don’t need to be trendy.
And academic conferences seldom have a dress code.
So what should I do for my appearance?
You just shouldn’t give away an untidy impression. Why don’t you have your bangs up?
Will do. Is that all?
You shouldn’t wear wrinkled shirts and pants.
Okay, I’ll iron them. Should I wear a jacket and a tie?
It’s up to you. As a general trend, academia has become less formal. It depends on one’s discipline and culture though.
You rarely see a male researcher wearing a three-piece suit.
Hmm… I think I will wear a jacket, but not a tie because it will feel uncomfortable.
That’s very important. Every time I present, I wear a pair of shoes that are broken in, but polished.
Yeah, you should avoid brand new shoes, fabrics that are not breathable and tight clothes because you may feel a little uncomfortable in them.
Fair enough. I’m getting a clear idea of what my ideal outfit is.