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hett Doolittle is the CEO of Bluume, a local consulting company where being on-trend is second nature to the business. So, it’s no wonder that he is quite trendy himself, both in and out of his office. “I’ve always had the belief that you perform better if you feel good about the way you look and feel,” Doolittle says. For this leader, it’s all about the right suit and the perfect fit; most of Doolitte’s clothes are custom-tailored by Evan Delaney and finished with fun details, including a pattern in the fabric of his jackets or “Doo It” inscribed on the underside of his collars. “I would consider my style at the office to be stylish with a splash of edge,” says Doolittle, noting that in addition to Evan Delaney, his favorite retailers include Ted Baker and Nordstrom. In fact, Doolittle’s style inspired his employees at the first company he founded, so much so that they began to sport custom clothing like their boss. “I believe that if I’m performing at a high level and dressing well, then others will follow – and they did. We were crushing it in results and we looked good, too.” When it comes to business, Doolittle notes that the right suit or jacket can have a positive influence on how people interact with you. “I still like navy and black as the base color of my suits, but it has to have something that makes it different. I like a subtle pattern or colored window panes in the jacket or suit that stand out.”
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Rhett Doolittle shares his knack for fine-tuning fashion BY ELIZABETH LIBERATORE PHOTO BY MARK MORGAN
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What are some items you are excited to wear this winter season? Living in Arizona, we don’t really get a winter, so I’d be excited if it just gets cold enough to wear a jacket. However, I’ll probably travel back east and then I’ll be excited to layer things. What is your fashion must-have? Colorful socks! What do you love most about what you do? I love leading and developing people. I try to create a fun culture at my company. Everyone expects each other to perform at a high level, but we have fun as well. If you’re not having fun in life, then you need to make a change!
| DECEMBER 2016
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