As I already posted in the original thread, a business (black, gray most common) suit is what you need in Scandinavia. A tie is generally not mandatory.

Edit: Doing "Steve Jobs" could work also, but it depends. Suit + dress shirt + dress shoes is the safest option IMO.

Not from Norway but just some observations of things that would bug me.

-Most formal dark grey 3 piece suit and tie (but can be over the top)

-For the rest any black/blue suit and tie will do fine.

-Pinstripe is also fine as long as it is not to thick (in old times the thickness of the pinstripe would indicate your rank in the company so be care full not to be seen as uppity).

-Steer well clear of novelty cuff links and ties.

-The jacket with the suit has to be worn with the bottom button undone.

-Suit jackets with 3 buttons are a bit old fashioned but passable if you yourself are a bit older. A slim tailored 2 button jacket just looks better.

-Match socks with shoes and suit. And make sure other things (watch bands/ belt etc.) don't clash with the color of the outfit.

-Have a proper coat to over the suit, wearing a ski coat no matter how expensive does not fit. This is however going to be Norway so you might want to ignore that last bit and not die of hyperthermia.

-See what activities you are going to be doing as it would look stupid waling around in a muddy field in full regalia (I've been there).


Thats why I love ARFcom, sound dress advise on a gun board FTW

No sweat.The Norwegian people in general are quite relaxed and have great sense of humor. They, however, are quite tough businessmen, so being polite in a straight forward way is probably the deciding factor when they estimate your hard ass factor.