Dress to fit the audience

Corporate businesses : such as finance, banking, accounting and law call for the traditional business suit. If you have an interview with a company and don't know the dress code, a suit is always the best option. Creative businesses : such as advertising, art, fashion, marketing and entertainment allow you to express yourself more, including unusual colours, fabrics and on trend fashion. It does not mean wild and wacky. You want to come across creative but competent. People-Oriented businesses : like teaching, medicine, social work, etc., call for business attire that both conveys expertise but is non-threatening.  Collars and coordinated separates are suitable. The goal is to look knowledgeable yet still approachable. Presenting - when you are in front of an audience presenting...

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Corporate dressing tips for women

As corporate professionals in the modern age, the aim is not at the outlandish or fashionable clothing, but at clothes which speak with authority, dignity, and good taste. It is good to invest in quality, not quantity, especially if money is a great concern. Dressing appropriately is essential for developing poise, self-confidence, and self-esteem. The moment someone looks at you, he or she begins to make value judgments as to your economic and educational level, trustworthiness, social position, sophistication, and moral character. Whether we like it or not, it is a reality that we have to face. For women, a two-piece suit is a must in the wardrobe. A dress and jacket are feminine and presentable but lack the versatility of the classic suit. The 55 percent wool and 45 percent polyester...

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Corporate dressing tips for women

As corporate professionals in the modern age, the aim is not at the outlandish or fashionable clothing, but at clothes which speak with authority, dignity, and good taste. It is good to invest in quality, not quantity, especially if money is a great concern. Dressing appropriately is essential for developing poise, self-confidence, and self-esteem. The moment someone looks at you, he or she begins to make value judgments as to your economic and educational level, trustworthiness, social position, sophistication, and moral character. Whether we like it or not, it is a reality that we have to face. For women, a two-piece suit is a must in the wardrobe. A dress and jacket are feminine and presentable but lack the versatility of the classic suit. The 55 percent wool and 45 percent polyester...

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