CREATE A WARDROBE GEARED TO YOUR LIFESTYLE, YOUR CAREER AND YOUR LOOK!
Business attire is an increasingly important tool for your career. The pendulum swung too far to casual looks for business and now it has made a come back!
YOUR WARDROBE AND WHAT YOU ARE COMMUNICATING!
You are the front line for your organization. “You are a Walking Business Card!”
Your appearance is a very powerful form of Communication.
What is the atmosphere (energy) coming from you or your office?
When people first walk into your office /home what do they feel or sense about what you or the staff are conveying to them?
The way you look and present yourself gives a positive outlook or impression. It also builds confidence and credibility in your profession.
A uniform or dress code builds team work, adds to morale allowing employees to feel comfortable and respected by their clientele.
A uniform or the level of dress raises the quality of service expected of yourself and your organization.
‘What to Wear to a Meeting’ Section 3 will help you determine your Level of Dress and what to wear for Your Career.
FINANCIALLY SPEAKING:
A suggested annual clothing budget is 5 to 10% of your gross annal salary. A suit worn often should be about 1.5% of your gross annual salary. Worn occasionally 1% of your gross annual salary
QUALITY OF FABRIC:
Purchase the highest quality that you can afford. Quality fabrics will have a good feel to them and will last longer. ‘You get what you pay for!’
MAKEUP AND SEASONAL COLOURS:
Makeup Is a must for any profession (unless medical issues or concerns). A Classic Application = Moderate Amount, Balanced and Coordinated
Knowing your Seasonal Colours will help you determine your best colours. Use your colours as a guideline to create your wardrobe
THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DRESS:
Your Lifestyle may include the following categories or wardrobe modules
1. Corporate – Powerful, tailored, classic
2. Business
Tailored, Classic, Reliable
“Presenting a Polished Image”
3. Business Casual or Professional
Classic, Structured, Approachable
4. Smart Casual
Creative – no denim
5. Casual
Relaxed and friendly
6. Leisure / WorkOut
Fun wear, Jeans, Exercise, Beach
7. Informal Evening /After 5
8. Semi-Formal /Cocktail
9. Creative Black Tie – less structured than formal
10. Formal / Black Tie
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