Business Style

• No exposed cleavage on the job
• Dress appropriately for your industry.
• If you don’t know, just ask someone who knows
• Studies show a direct correlation between attire worn and work productivity.
• If you’re a WAHM, should pj’s be your “default” choice??
• Dressing too fashionably can hijack your professionalism to clients especially if your industry isn’t in the high fashion field
• Skirt suit in dark grey, black or navy is a good business interview wardrobe staple in a quality wool material
• Closed toe shoes are safer to wear than sandals at the office or store.
• Plus the look is more polished
• No flip flops, halter tops, shorts or other kinds of beach wear at work
• Hosiery should be worn
• Bare legs just isn’t a professional look
• Skirt length should be no higher than the top of the knee.
• Remember to keep your knees together when sitting down
• Don’t go overboard with make-up. A natural look is preferable. Even if you don’t wear make-up, a little mascara and lip gloss should be worn.
• Keep nails clean & trimmed.
• The nail polish color should be a neutral shade. Nail art is for fun events on the weekend.
• Know your dress codes… Business casual? Smart casual?? Business formal??
• Up-date your hairstyle
• If it’s the same style since high school, time for a change.

Shopping Tips

 

• Remember Quality (the best you can afford) over Quantity is your shopping Mantra!!
• Take time to shop – don’t be in a rush.
• You’ll regret your purchasing decisions.
• Get a good fitting bra
• 80% of us are walking around with the wrong one. Have a bra-fitting specialist assist especially if it’s been awhile or you have experienced weight loss/gain
• Underwear should be undetected.
• Flesh colored is the best. Full coverage may be more attractive & preferable than the thong-style.
• Wear a slip with dresses & skirts that are unlined to avoid any embarrassing clinging to the “cheeks”.
• Keep tags on clothing items when you get home to make sure the color is correct. Dept store lighting can alter the appearance.
• Try to shop alone as you could be talked into buying something your friend likes more than you do.
• Have a plan No more impulse buying!!
• Get on email lists of your fav stores to get a head’s up on up-coming sales or new arrivals.
• Follow the “Three Item Rule”
  if this item doesn’t go with at least 3 other items in the closet, leave it on the rack even if the price is right.
• Go easy on trends that are short-lived invest in good, quality classic items that you can afford.
• Keep your shoes & boots in excellent repair reheel, if necessary and clean them.
• Skirts & pants shouldn’t “cup” under the buttocks or protruding tummy.
• Find a different style, instead.
• Look at yourself sideways in the skirt.
• Is the back higher than the front? A seamstress can fix this fitting problem.
• Find a competent seamstress/tailor.
• Rarely can you find a “ready-to-wear” item that doesn’t need a tweak or two.
• Never go by size – always try everything on.
• Avoid “logo lust” on your clothes these companies aren’t paying you to be a walking billboard sign.
• Hem your pants to wear with heels so that the front touches the vamp of the shoe to maintain that long lean look.
• Shoes, socks, hosiery & pants should be in the same tonal color to maintain that long vertical line.
• Shoes must never be lighter than the hem of your pants or skirts.

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