Business Dress Code
Germans take great pride in dressing well, regardless of where they are going or what position they hold. Appearance and presentation is very important to Germans, particularly with regard to business.
Even when dressed informally, they are neat and conservative; their clothes are never ostentatious. The following points give an insight into the correct dress code suitable for conducting business in Germany:
Being well and correctly dressed is very important. Casual or sloppy attire is frowned upon.
Business dress in Germany is understated, formal and conservative
Businessmen should wear dark coloured, conservative business suits; solid, conservative ties, and white shirts.
Women also dress conservatively, in dark suits and white blouses or conservative dresses. This form of dress is observed even in comparatively warm weather. Do not remove your jacket or tie before your German colleague does so.
Women are recommended to refrain from wearing heavy make-up and ostentatious jewellery or accessories.
Do not be surprised however, if occasionally you do see a fashion statement with white socks being worn with a dark suit.